Gibson Donald "Gib" Lewis (born 1936) is a Democratic U.S. political figure from Fort Worth, Texas. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas and the seventeenth-largest city in the United States. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. He was the first person to be elected five times as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the Texas House
He was elected Speaker in 1983 to succeed Billy Wayne "Bill" Clayton of Springlake in Lamb County. Billy Wayne “Bill” Clayton (1928 – 2007 was an American politician from West Texas who served as a state legislator for twenty years and was Speaker of Springlake is a town in Lamb County, Texas, United States. The population was 135 at the 2000 census Lamb County is a County located in the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 23722 He was a key figure in passing the 1984 education act, designed by Ross Perot and Democratic Governor Mark Wells White, which was hailed at the time as one of the most sweeping public education reforms in Texas history. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Henry Ross Perot (born June 27 1930 is an American businessman from Texas, who is best known for seeking the office of President of the United States in Mark Wells White (born March 17 1940) is an American lawyer who served as the forty-third Governor of Texas from 1983 - 1987 He was instrumental in the passage of the 1985 comprehensive Texas Water Plan. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) An avid sportsman, Lewis carried legislation creating the "Operation Game Thief" program and was a sponsor of the Uniform Game Management Act. Lewis did not seek reelection to the House in 1992 and retired as Speaker. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
Lewis was elected to the House from Tarrant County in 1970 and named chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources in 1973. Tarrant County is a County located in the US state of Texas. As of 2007 it had a population of 1717435 Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. He chaired the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs in 1977. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays His political career began with his election to the River Oaks City Council in 1969. River Oaks is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Born in Oletha in Limestone County, and raised in Mexia, Lewis arrived in Fort Worth, the seat of Tarrant County, as a member of the U.S. Air Force stationed at Carswell AFB. Limestone County is a County located in the US state of Texas. Mexia (məˈheɪə muh-HAY-uh or /məˈhɛər/ muh-HAIR) is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. For uses after 30 September 1994, see Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth Carswell Air Force Base, (1942 - 1994 is
A successful businessman, Lewis founded Lewis Label Products, a firm which specialized in pressure-sensitive labels. It grew into a multimillion dollar business. He also lobbies state government on behalf of private clients. He is married to the former Sandra Majors.
Indictment on Ethics Charges
In January 1992, Lewis pleaded no contest to two charges alleging that he illegally accepted a gift from a prominent San Antonio law firm and failed to disclose it on official financial reports filed with the state.
As part of a plea bargain, Lewis agreed to not seek reelection and pay a one thousand dollar fine for each charge.
References
- Research Division of the Texas Legislative Council (February 2002). Presiding Officers of the Texas Legislature, 1846–2002 (pdf), Revised 2002, Austin, Texas: The Council. Retrieved on 2007-01-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
- Dallas Morning News, The. January 23, 1992. "Lewis pleads no contest to 2 ethics accusations Speaker fined $2,000, spared jail time" Accessible at Dallas Morning News retrieved March 27 2007
| Preceded by Robert M. “Bob” Burnett |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 52-4 (Fort Worth) 1971–1973 |
Succeeded by Obsolete district |
| Preceded by Obsolete district |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 32-4 (Fort Worth) 1973–1977 |
Succeeded by Obsolete district |
| Preceded by Obsolete district |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 32-E (Fort Worth) 1977–1979 |
Succeeded by Charles Evans |
| Preceded by Roy English |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 32-G (Fort Worth) 1979–1983 |
Succeeded by Obsolete district |
| Preceded by Senfronia Thompson |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 89 (Fort Worth) 1983–1993 |
Succeeded by Homer Dear |
| Preceded by Bill Clayton |
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives 1983-1993 |
Succeeded by Pete Laney |