Sarah Weddington
Full Name: Sarah Weddington
Other surnames:
Ragle,
Date of birth: February 5, 1945
Date of death: December 26, 2021
Terms of Service top
Chamber |
District |
Dates of Service |
Legislatures |
Party |
City/County |
Note |
Counties in District |
H
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37-B
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Jan 11, 1977 - Sep 1, 1977
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65th
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Democrat
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Austin / Travis
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Travis
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H
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37-2
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Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977
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64th
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Democrat
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Austin / Travis
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Travis
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H
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37-2
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Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975
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63rd
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Democrat
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Austin / Travis
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Travis
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(1)
Weddington resignation letter dated 9/2/1977, effective as of midnight, 9/1/1977.
Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office.
(2)
Proclamations, 9/14/1977 and 11/15/1977, ordering a special election in House District 37B on 11/8/1977, and second special election on 12/10/1977, to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Sarah Weddington.
Governor Dolph Briscoe. November 15, 1977
September 14, 1977
(3)
Mary Jane Bode, in special election 12/10/1977, sworn 12/21/1977, succeeded Sarah R. Weddington, resigned 9/1/1977. First session was 65th 2nd Called Session.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4)
Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 12/10/1977.
Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Biographical Notes and Resources top
Selected Newspaper articles
Resolutions and Journal entries
Biographical Sketches
- Photo and biographical sketch, Women Before the Courts and Roe v. Wade, pp. 122-125.
Austin Lawyers: A Legacy of Leadership and Service, 2005.
- Photo and biographical sketch, Sarah Ragle Weddington, pp. 162-165. First woman from Austin and Travis County elected to the Texas House of Representatives.
Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
- Oral history interviews available in
Oral History Collection, University of North Texas.
- Photo and biographical sketch, "Texas Government Insider," 10/24/2008.
Strategic Partnerships, Inc., 2008.
- Weddington, Sarah Ragle.
Texas State Cemetery.
- About Sarah Weddington. Includes Summary Bio, Early Years, Attorney Years, Campaign for Public Office, Legislative Years, General Counsel Years, White House Years, and Current Activities.
Weddington Center.
Other Resources
Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators
- Named one of 'The Best'.
Best and Worst Legislators 1975.
- Named 'Missing in Action'.
Best and Worst Legislators 1977.
Photographs
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
Committee Information top
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