Tom Holmes (Texas politician)

Tom Holmes (May 31, 1935 – September 16, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 51st, 53rd and 62nd district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]

Tom Holmes
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 62nd district
In office
January 12, 1965 – January 10, 1967
Preceded byJames Madison Cotten
Succeeded byFrank Calhoun
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 53rd district
In office
January 10, 1967 – January 14, 1969
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 51st district
In office
January 14, 1969 – January 9, 1973
Personal details
Born(1935-05-31)May 31, 1935
DiedSeptember 16, 2023(2023-09-16) (aged 88)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materTarleton State University

Life and career

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Tom Holmes attended Tarleton State University.[2]

Holmes was a Granbury banker[3] and feed dealer.[4]

Holmes served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1965 to 1973.[1]

Tom Holmes died on September 16, 2023, at the age of 88.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tom Holmes". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Thomas H. Holmes". Wiley Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Holmes Assails Creighton, Probe". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. May 17, 1972. p. 33. Retrieved October 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "3 Demos Seek Dist. 22 Senate Seat". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. April 23, 1972. p. 22. Retrieved October 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.