Jesse James (Texas politician)
Jesse James | |
|---|---|
| Texas State Treasurer | |
| In office October 25, 1941 – September 29, 1977 | |
| Governor | Coke R. Stevenson Beauford H. Jester Allan Shivers Price Daniel John Connally Preston Smith Dolph Briscoe |
| Preceded by | Charley Lockhart |
| Succeeded by | Warren G. Harding |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| In office January 10, 1933 – September 1, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | James J. Elliot |
| Succeeded by | Henry G. Lehman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesse William James October 10, 1904 Milam County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1977 (aged 72) Austin, Texas |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery Austin, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Zana Bell |
| Children | Doris James |
| Parent(s) | John A. James Delia James |
Jesse William James (October 10, 1904 – September 29, 1977) was an American politician from Texas. A member of the Democratic Party, James served as Texas State Treasurer from 1941 until his death in 1977. His near 36-year tenure made him the longest serving Texas State Treasurer.
James served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1933 to 1937, when he resigned to accept a position in the office of the state treasurer. When the incumbent state treasurer, Charley Lockhart, resigned due to poor health, Governor Coke R. Stevenson appointed James to the office. James continued to be reelected as state treasurer until he died in office. He was succeeded by Warren G. Harding, whom James had defeated for reelection in 1956.