John Junior Bell
Full Name: John Junior BellDate of birth: May 15, 1910
Date of death: January 24, 1963
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | Jan 13, 1953 - Sep 25, 1954 | 53rd (1) (2) | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria | |
| S | 18 | Jan 11, 1949 - Jan 13, 1953 | 52nd 51st | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Live Oak, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wilson | |
| S | 18 | Sep 20, 1947 - Jan 11, 1949 | 50th (3) | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Live Oak, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wilson | |
| H | 68 | Jan 14, 1947 - Jun 15, 1947 | 50th (3) | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | DeWitt | |
| H | 68 | Mar 9, 1945 - Jan 14, 1947 | 49th (4) | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | DeWitt | |
| H | 68 | Jan 12, 1943 - Jan 9, 1945 | 48th | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | DeWitt | |
| H | 68 | Jan 14, 1941 - Jan 12, 1943 | 47th | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | DeWitt | |
| H | 68 | Jan 10, 1939 - Jan 14, 1941 | 46th | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | DeWitt | |
| H | 68 | Jan 12, 1937 - Jan 10, 1939 | 45th | Democrat | Cuero / DeWitt | DeWitt |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) William S. Fly, in special election 11/2/1954, succeeded to unexpired term of John J. Bell, resigned 9/25/1954. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 53rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/14/1953, pp. 16-17. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) In Senate, John J. Bell, in special election 8/23/1947, sworn 9/20/1947, succeeded to unexpired term of Fred Mauritz, died 5/24/1947. In House, Tom Cheatham, in special election 11/8/1947, succeeded John J. Bell, resigned 6/15/1947. Cheatham's first session was 51st Regular. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(4) Bell was sworn 3/9/1945. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 52nd 51st
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Live Oak, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wilson
- Legislatures:
- 50th (3)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Live Oak, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wilson
- Legislatures:
- 50th (3)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- DeWitt
- Legislatures:
- 49th (4)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- DeWitt
- Legislatures:
- 48th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- DeWitt
- Legislatures:
- 47th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- DeWitt
- Legislatures:
- 46th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- DeWitt
- Legislatures:
- 45th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Cuero / DeWitt
- Counties in district:
- DeWitt
Terms of service notes
(1) William S. Fly, in special election 11/2/1954, succeeded to unexpired term of John J. Bell, resigned 9/25/1954. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 53rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/14/1953, pp. 16-17. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) In Senate, John J. Bell, in special election 8/23/1947, sworn 9/20/1947, succeeded to unexpired term of Fred Mauritz, died 5/24/1947. In House, Tom Cheatham, in special election 11/8/1947, succeeded John J. Bell, resigned 6/15/1947. Cheatham's first session was 51st Regular. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(4) Bell was sworn 3/9/1945. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
Biographical Information
- 53rd Legislature, R.S., SR 278. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 53rd Legislature, R.S., SR 58. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 58th Legislature, R.S., HSR 128. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 58th Legislature, R.S., SR 69. Resolutions - Memorial.
- BELL, John Junior (1910-1963). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
- Memorial, March 1963, p. 265. Texas Bar Journal.
- United States Army, Private, World War II. "BELL, John Junior, . . . during the Second World War served as a private in the United States Army from May 1944 to March 1945 . . . " Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
- "He was a veteran of World War II, having waived his legislative immunity to enter the Army as a private." 58th Legislature, R.S., SR 69. Resolutions - Memorial.
- United States Army. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
- John J. Bell, birth date 5/15/1910 in Cuero, Texas; death date 1/24/1963 in Cuero, DeWitt County; attorney and ranching; served in World War II. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- John Junior Bell, birth date 5/15/1910, death date 1/24/1963, photo, burial in Hillside Cemetery, Cuero, DeWitt County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary and photo, "John J. Bell, 52, Former US, Texas Legislator, Is Dead," The Cuero Record, 1/25/1963, pp. 1, 6, crediting Cuero Public Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). Selected newspaper articles
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 53rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 52nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 51st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 50th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 49th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 48th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 47th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 46th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John J. Bell, 45th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 50th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 51st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 52nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 53rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 45th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 46th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 47th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 48th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 49th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 50th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
Senate Committees
- Aeronautics
- Agricultural Affairs
- Committee of the Whole Senate
- Constitutional Amendments (Chair)
- Criminal Jurisprudence
- Game and Fish
- Judicial Districts
- Labor (Vice Chair)
- Oil, Gas and Conservation
- Public Lands and Land Office
- State Affairs
- State Highways and Motor Traffic
- Water Rights, Irrigation and Drainage
Joint Committees
Senate Committees
Senate Committees
- Constitutional Amendments
- Counties and County Boundaries
- Engrossed Bills
- Enrolled Bills
- Highways and Motor Traffic
- Labor (Vice Chair)
- Military Affairs
- Nominations of the Governor
- Public Debts, Claims, and Accounts
- Public Health (Chair)
- State Affairs
- Veterans' Affairs
- Water Rights, Irrigation and Drainage
Joint Committees
House Committees
Joint Committees
House Committees
House Committees
House Committees
- Judiciary
- Municipal and Private Corporations
- Privileges, Suffrage and Elections
- Revenue and Taxation
- Rules (Vice Chair)
Joint Committees
This website is a work in progress. Information on this website is provided as a public service by the Legislative Reference Library. The Legislative Reference Library makes no representation as to its completeness or accuracy and makes no warranty in regard to its use. Users assume all risk of reliance on the information included on this site.
Party information is not available for the 1st-11th Legislatures.
Have a question, comment or contribution? Email the Library or call 512-463-1252.
Many photos in Texas Legislators: Past and Present are used with permission of the Texas State Preservation Board. For permission to reproduce these photos, please contact the Texas State Preservation Board graphics coordinator at 512-475-3060.