Carl Parker (politician)
Carl A. Parker (born August 6, 1934) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1962 to 1977 and in the State Senate from 1977 to 1995.[1][2] His tenure of service included time as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and President Pro Tempore of the State Senate.
Carl Parker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office November 23, 1962 – January 11, 1977 | |
| Member of the Texas State Senate | |
| In office January 11, 1977 – January 10, 1995 | |
| Succeeded by | Michael Galloway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1934 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Texas School of Law |
| Profession | lawyer |
In 1979, Parker was a member of the Killer Bees,[3] the group of twelve quorum-busting Democratic senators that hid out in an Austin garage apartment for 4½ days.
References
- http://www.cemetery.state.tx.us/pub/user_form.asp?step=1&pers_id=7134
- Legislative Reference Library of Texas https://lrl.texas.gov/whatsNew/client/index.cfm/2016/5/26/The-Texas-Killer-Bees
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