(1) O.P. Storm, sworn 3/26/1906, succeeded J.M. Hale, resigned after 1st C.S. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) 29th Legislature - Roll of holdover Senators, 1/10/1905, pp. 1-2. Senate Journal.
(3) 29th Legislature, 2nd C.S. - 3/26/1906, p. 2, "Chair announced he was in possession of the certifications of election of O.P. Storm to fill the unexpired term of Senator J.M. Hale of the Nineteenth district . . . and the oath of office was administered him." Senate Journal.
(4) 28th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/28/1903, pp. 107-108. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(5) 28th Legislature - Roll of Senators-elect, oath of office administered, 1/13/1903, pp. 1-2. Senate Journal.

Biographical Notes and Resources top

Other Resources

Census of 1900 - James M. Hale, Caldwell, Burleson County, age 33, born September 1867 in Texas, lawyer, son of John C. and Eliza Hale.
James Monroe Hale in birth record of son Bervin [Berwin] Lamar Hale. Marriage to Sallie P. Mundine 12/28/1888 in Burleson County. FamilySearch. 1900 Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981 Texas Marriages, 1837-1973
James M. Hale, birth date 9/1/1867, death date 5/23/1906, burial in Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson County. Find a Grave.
Death notice, 6/1/1906, p. 6. J.M. Hale, death date 5/23/1906 in Seattle, Washington; represented 19th Senatorial District for one term. Galveston Daily News.

Photographs

Photograph. J.M. Hale, 29th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph. J.M. Hale, 28th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

28th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, east wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.
29th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, east wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.

Committee Information top

29th R.S. - 1905 Commerce and Manufactures Educational Affairs Judicial Districts (Chair) Judiciary No. 2 Mining and Irrigation Privileges and Elections Public Printing State Penitentiaries
28th R.S. - 1903 Contingent Expenses Educational Affairs Enrolled Bills (Chair) Judiciary No. 1 Mining and Irrigation Privileges and Elections Roads, Bridges and Ferries

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