William D. Winston (Texas politician)

William D. Winston
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 18th district
In office
January 13, 1959 – January 10, 1961
Preceded byDouglas Bryan Byrd
Succeeded byCharlie Wilson
Personal details
BornWilliam Darracott Winston II
(1932-07-25)July 25, 1932
DiedJanuary 29, 2007(2007-01-29) (aged 74)
Resting placeGarden of Memories Memorial Park, Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Texas
University of Texas School of Law
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceU.S. Army
RankSpecialist III

William Darracott Winston II (July 25, 1932 – January 29, 2007) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives of the Democratic party for Angelina and Trinity counties from the 18th district.[1] He worked as an attorney[2] in Lufkin, Texas,[3] which was his home city when he was in office.[1]

He attended the University of Texas and the University of Texas School of Law.[3] He attained the rank of specialist III in the United States Army.[1]

Winston died on January 29, 2007, at the age of 74.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "William Darracott Winston". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "William D. Winston". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "William Winston Obituary (2007)". Legacy Remembers. February 1, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2024.