James Nowlin
Full Name: James Robertson NowlinTerms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 57-F | Jan 13, 1981 - Nov 2, 1981 | 67th (1) (2) (3) (4) | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-F | Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 | 66th | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-F | Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 | 65th | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-F | Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 | 64th | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-F | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 | 63rd | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-4 | Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 | 61st (5) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-4 | Jan 10, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 | 60th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Proclamation, 10/29/1981, ordering a special election in House District 57-F on 12/5/1981 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable James Nowlin. Governor William P. Clements. ↩
(2) Lamar Smith, in special election 12/5/1981, sworn 12/15/1981, succeeded James R. Nowlin, resigned 11/6/1981. Smith resigned 11/15/1982 (he served 67th 2nd and 3rd Called Sessions only). Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) Resignation letter to Governor Clements dated 10/27/1981, upon confirmation as U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas, oath of office to occur on 11/6/1981; resignation from Texas House of Representatives effective 11/2/1981. Texas House of Representatives. ↩
(4) Resignation and special elections information, 67th Legislature. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office. ↩
(5) Party switch: Democrat during two House terms, ran as Republican in 1970 for State Senate. "James Nowlin," 10/19/1970. San Antonio Light. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 66th
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 65th
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 64th
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 63rd
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 61st (5)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 60th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
Terms of service notes
(1) Proclamation, 10/29/1981, ordering a special election in House District 57-F on 12/5/1981 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable James Nowlin. Governor William P. Clements. ↩
(2) Lamar Smith, in special election 12/5/1981, sworn 12/15/1981, succeeded James R. Nowlin, resigned 11/6/1981. Smith resigned 11/15/1982 (he served 67th 2nd and 3rd Called Sessions only). Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) Resignation letter to Governor Clements dated 10/27/1981, upon confirmation as U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas, oath of office to occur on 11/6/1981; resignation from Texas House of Representatives effective 11/2/1981. Texas House of Representatives. ↩
(4) Resignation and special elections information, 67th Legislature. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office. ↩
(5) Party switch: Democrat during two House terms, ran as Republican in 1970 for State Senate. "James Nowlin," 10/19/1970. San Antonio Light. ↩
Biographical Information
- 67th Legislature, 3rd C.S., HCR 1. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- Biographical sketch, James Robertson Nowlin. Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1981-present. Judges of the United States Courts/Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, 2009.
- James R. Nowlin. Texas State Cemetery.
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975.
- Photograph. James R. Nowlin, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James Nowlin, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James Nowlin, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James Nowlin, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James R. Nowlin, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James R. Nowlin, 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James R. Nowlin, 60th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 61st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 63rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 64th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 65th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 67th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
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