Bill Sarpalius
Full Name: William C. "Bill" SarpaliusTerms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 31 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 10, 1989 | 70th 69th | Democrat | Amarillo / Potter | Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Lamb, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler | |
| S | 31 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 | 68th (1) | Democrat | Amarillo / Potter | Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Lamb, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler | |
| S | 31 | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th (2) | Democrat | Hereford / Deaf Smith | Armstrong, Bailey, Carson, Castro, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Lamb, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal. ↩
(2) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 70th 69th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Amarillo / Potter
- Counties in district:
- Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Lamb, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler
- Legislatures:
- 68th (1)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Amarillo / Potter
- Counties in district:
- Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Lamb, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler
- Legislatures:
- 67th (2)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Hereford / Deaf Smith
- Counties in district:
- Armstrong, Bailey, Carson, Castro, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Lamb, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler
Terms of service notes
(1) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal. ↩
(2) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
Biographical Information
- 68th Legislature, R.S., SR 8. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 69th Legislature, R.S., SR 11. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 70th Legislature, R.S., SR 8. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 74th Legislature, R.S., HCR 25. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- SARPALIUS, William (1948- ). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
- Autobiography in LRL collection, 328.73 S71G 2018. The Grand Duke from Boys Ranch, 2018.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 67th Legislature, 1981.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 68th Legislature, 1983.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature, 1985.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 70th Legislature, 1987.
- Photograph. Bill Sarpalius, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Sarpalius, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Sarpalius, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Sarpalius, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 67th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 68th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
Senate Committees
- Committee of the Whole Senate
- Education
- Implementation of the Agricultural Hazard Communication Act (Chair)
- Juvenile Justice System, Select (Chair)
- Natural Resources
- Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture (Chair)
- Nominations, Special
- State Affairs
Joint Committees
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