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James T. Robison

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James T. Robison (1861–1929) served as the 17th Texas Land Commissioner, from 1909 until he died in office in 1929.[1]

From Jan 13, 1891 to Jan 10, 1893, he served as a legislator in the 22nd Texas Legislature, as a Democratic member of the House, representing the 17th District.[2]

James Thomas Robison
Born(1861-09-30)September 30, 1861
DiedSeptember 7, 1929(1929-09-07) (aged 67)
Burial placeOakwood Cemetery, Austin, Texas
Title17th Texas Land Commissioner
TermJanuary 11, 1909 – September 7, 1929 (died in office)
PredecessorJohn J. Terrell
SuccessorJ. H. Walker
Political partyDemocratic Party

References

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  1. ^ Harper, Cecil Jr (1952). "Robison, James Thomas". Handbook of Texas. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  2. ^ "James Thomas Robison". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Land Commissioner of Texas
1908, 1910, 1912, 1914, 1916, 1918, 1920, 1922, 1924, 1926, 1928
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office
1909–1929
Succeeded by