Ottis Elmer Lock | |
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President pro tempore of the Texas Senate | |
In office January 8, 1957 – May 23, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Neveille Colson |
Succeeded by | Carlos C. Ashley, Sr. |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 11, 1949 – January 13, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Ben Ramsey |
Succeeded by | Martin Dies Jr. |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
In office July 23, 1938 – January 11, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Aubrey Jones |
Succeeded by | Raymond T.R. Tatum |
President of Lufkin School Board | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ottis Elmer Lock July 28, 1910 Angelina County, Texas, U.S. |
Died | August 15, 1998 | (aged 88)
Resting place | Lufkin, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Viola Williamson |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Lufkin, Texas |
Alma mater | Stephen F. Austin State University (BS) University of Texas |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Ottis Elmer Lock (July 28, 1910 - August 15, 1998) was an American politician that served in the Texas House of Representatives for District 12, he also served in the Texas Senate for District 3, he was also President pro tempore of the Texas Senate.