Homa J. Porter | |
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_Porter_US_Senate_candidate_from_Texas.jpg) Porter as TIPRO president in 1946 | |
| Member of the Republican National Committee from Texas | |
| In office August 27, 1952 – February 7, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Zweifel |
| Succeeded by | Albert B. Fay |
| President of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association | |
| In office 1946–1948 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | Guy J. Warren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Homa Jackson Porter February 21, 1896 Annetta, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 1986 (aged 90) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1940) Republican (from 1940) |
| Spouse | Ilona Adelia Campbell (1899–1994) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Independent oil producer |
| Nickname(s) | H. J., Jack |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1919 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Quartermaster Officers Training School, Camp Johnston, Jacksonville, Florida |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Homa Jackson Porter, usually known as H. J. Porter or Jack Porter (February 21, 1896 – December 7, 1986) was a Texas businessman and political activist. A key figure in building a competitive Republican Party in his home state after a century of Democratic dominance, Porter was best known as Lyndon Johnson's general election opponent in the 1948 contest for a seat in the United States Senate.