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David Patronella

David Patronella

Full Name: David M. Patronella

Terms of Service

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 138 Jan 10, 1989 - Feb 2, 1989 71st (1) (2)   Democrat Houston / Harris   Harris
H 138 Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 70th   Democrat Houston / Harris   Harris
H 138 Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 69th   Democrat Houston / Harris   Harris
H 138 Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 68th   Democrat Houston / Harris   Harris

Terms of service footnotes


(1) Ken VanderVoort, in special election 3/21/1989, sworn 3/28/1989, succeeded David M. Patronella, resigned 2/2/1989. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Special election 3/7/1989, runoff 3/21/1989. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.

Terms of Service

Legislatures:
71st (1) (2)  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Houston / Harris
Counties in district:
Harris

Legislatures:
70th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Houston / Harris
Counties in district:
Harris

Legislatures:
69th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Houston / Harris
Counties in district:
Harris

Legislatures:
68th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Houston / Harris
Counties in district:
Harris

Terms of service notes


(1) Ken VanderVoort, in special election 3/21/1989, sworn 3/28/1989, succeeded David M. Patronella, resigned 2/2/1989. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Special election 3/7/1989, runoff 3/21/1989. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.

Biographical Information

  • Patronella chosen Outstanding Freshman Legislator, 68th Legislature, "Houston legislator elected outstanding freshman lawmaker," 5/27/1983. Houston Chronicle.

Committee Information

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