R.C. 'Nick' Nichols
Full Name: Robert C. "Nick" NicholsDate of birth: November 15, 1928
Date of death: October 9, 2006
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 98 | Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 | 64th | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 98 | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 | 63rd | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 23-1 | Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973 | 62nd | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 23-1 | Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 | 61st | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 23-1 | Jun 4, 1968 - Jan 14, 1969 | 60th (1) (2) | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris |
(1) Roy C. Nichols, in special election 5/14/1968, sworn 6/4/1968, succeeded Glenn Vickery, resigned 1/22/1968. First session was 60th 1st Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Sworn 6/4/1968. Oaths of Office.
Terms of Service top
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House District 98
Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 Legislatures: 64th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 98
Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 Legislatures: 63rd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 23-1
Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973 Legislatures: 62nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 23-1
Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 Legislatures: 61st Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 23-1
Jun 4, 1968 - Jan 14, 1969 Legislatures: 60th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
(1) Roy C. Nichols, in special election 5/14/1968, sworn 6/4/1968, succeeded Glenn Vickery, resigned 1/22/1968. First session was 60th 1st Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Sworn 6/4/1968. Oaths of Office.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesBiographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch and descriptive summary of the R.C. Nichols papers. "Born November 15, 1928." University of Texas at Arlington Libraries.
Other Resources
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975.
Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators
- Named one of 'The Best.' Best and Worst Legislators, 2017.
Photographs
- Photograph. R.C. (Nick) Nichols, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. R.C. (Nick) Nichols, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. R.C. (Nick) Nichols, 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. R.C. (Nick) Nichols, 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 61st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 62nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 63rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 64th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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64th R.S. - 1975
Elections Labor (Vice Chair) | ||
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63rd R.S. - 1973
Elections Insurance Labor Labor Subcommittee on Occupational and Industrial Safety (Chair) | ||
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62nd R.S. - 1971
Elections Labor Motor Transportation Penitentiaries Youth | ||
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61st R.S. - 1969
Elections Labor Motor Transportation Penitentiaries Youth | ||
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60th R.S. - 1967
Constitutional Amendments Interstate Cooperation Local Bills Motor Traffic Urban Affairs |
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