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The 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas occurred on November 4, 1980, to elect the members of the state of Texas's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Texas had twenty-four seats in the House apportioned according to the 1970 United States census .
District 83 is a district in the Texas House of Representatives. Following 2021 redistricting, the district represents the entirety of the following counties: Borden, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Kent, Lynn, Mitchell, Scurry, and Terry. [1] In addition, the district represents a portion of Lubbock County.
The 1980 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives on November 4, 1980, to elect members to serve in the 97th United States Congress. They coincided with the election of Ronald Reagan as president, defeating Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter.
Joe Travis Gibson Jr. (October 4, 1938 – October 11, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Texas. [1] He served as a member of the Waco City Council from 1974 to 1978 and as a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the Waco-based District 35B from 1979 to 1981. [1] He lost renomination in 1980. [2]
The 67th Texas Legislature met in regular session from January 13, 1981, to June 1, 1981, and in three subsequent special called sessions (see below). All members present during this session were elected in the 1980 general elections.
The 1982 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas occurred on November 2, 1982, to elect the members of the state of Texas's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Texas had twenty-seven seats in the House, up three from the 1970s, apportioned according to the 1980 United States census. [1]
Candidates from Texas House Districts 86 and 87, the 108th court, and the Randall County Sheriff’s race were present. Candidates from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals were also featured.
Democrats narrowly maintained control of the Texas House of Representatives after the 2000 elections, preventing complete Republican control over the redistricting process. [147] [148] During the 2001 regular session, the divided legislature failed to pass any redistricting plans. [149]