Thomas Durwood Manford Jr.

Thomas Durwood Manford Jr.
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 11, 1949 – January 9, 1951
Preceded byWilliam O. Reed
Succeeded byReuben E. Senterfitt
Personal details
BornThomas Durwood Manford Jr.
Smiley, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1988(1988-03-24) (aged 71)
PartyConservative Democrat
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Thomas Durwood Manford Jr. (1917 - 1988) was an American lawyer and politician from the State of Texas. He served as the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for the 51st Texas Legislature.[2]

Early life and education

Thomas Durwood Manford Jr. was born on March 13, 1917 in Smiley, Texas.[3] He attended Southwestern University and the University of Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and also studied law.[3]

Career

Manford was an attorney by trade after learning the profession in a law office.[2] Manford was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1940, running as a Conservative Democrat.[3] He served five consecutive terms and was the author of the Manford Act of 1943. Manford also established the Legislative Budget Board and the Legislative Council[4] and served as the Speaker of the House in 1949.[3]

After his work in the legislature, Manford became a rancher and helped with his family's retail business. He also served on numerous boards, including the Texas Board of State Hospitals and Special Schools and the Texas Insurance Board.[3]

Personal life

Manford died on March 24, 1988.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Durwood Manford". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b Mayer, Margaret (12 January 1949). "Manford Doubts If He's Liberal". The Austin American. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Sharp, James Roger; Sharp, Nancy Weatherly (30 June 1999). American Legislative Leaders in the South, 1911-1994. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 9780313032066. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Durwood Manford". Austin American-Statesman. 25 March 1988. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
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