George Malcolm Cowden
Full Name: George Malcolm CowdenTerms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 43-2 | Jan 12, 1965 - Dec 31, 1966 | 59th (4) (5) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | McLennan | |
| H | 35-2 | Elected but never sworn | 60th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | McLennan | |
| H | 43-2 | Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 | 58th (6) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | McLennan |
(1) "Resigned State Solon to Work for Martin," 12/2/1966, p. 62. Abilene Reporter-News.
(2) Tom Moore, Jr. elected in runoff election on 2/4/1967; succeeded George Cowden who resigned effective 12/31/1966. Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
(3) George Cowden elected, but never sworn. Resigned effective 12/31/1966 [to assume office of assistant attorney general]. Texas Legislative Manual.
(4) Tom Moore, Jr., in special election 2/4/1967, sworn 2/13/1967, succeeded George M. Cowden, resigned 12/31/1966. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) Special election 1/7/1967, runoff 2/4/1967. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
(6) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office.
Terms of Service top
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House District 43-2
Jan 12, 1965 - Dec 31, 1966 Legislatures: 59th (4) (5) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Waco / McLennan Counties in district: McLennan |
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House District 35-2
Elected but never sworn Legislatures: 60th (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Waco / McLennan Counties in district: McLennan |
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House District 43-2
Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 Legislatures: 58th (6) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Waco / McLennan Counties in district: McLennan |
(1) "Resigned State Solon to Work for Martin," 12/2/1966, p. 62. Abilene Reporter-News.
(2) Tom Moore, Jr. elected in runoff election on 2/4/1967; succeeded George Cowden who resigned effective 12/31/1966. Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
(3) George Cowden elected, but never sworn. Resigned effective 12/31/1966 [to assume office of assistant attorney general]. Texas Legislative Manual.
(4) Tom Moore, Jr., in special election 2/4/1967, sworn 2/13/1967, succeeded George M. Cowden, resigned 12/31/1966. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) Special election 1/7/1967, runoff 2/4/1967. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
(6) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office.
Biographical Information top
Other Resources
- George M. Cowden. Texas State Cemetery.
Photographs
- Photograph. George M. Cowden, 59th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. George Cowden, 58th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 58th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 59th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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59th R.S. - 1965
Constitutional Amendments Election Law Game and Fisheries Insurance Motor Traffic Privileges, Suffrage and Elections (Vice Chair) | ||
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58th R.S. - 1963
Insurance Livestock and Stock Raising Motor Traffic Privileges, Suffrage, and Elections School Districts |
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