John Wilson (Texas politician)

John Wilson
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 13, 1981  September 19, 1982
Preceded byBill Patman
Succeeded byJohn Sharp
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 30th district
In office
January 9, 1973  January 13, 1981
Personal details
Born(1939-09-07)September 7, 1939
La Grange, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 19, 1982(1982-09-19) (aged 43)
Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

John T. Wilson (September 7, 1939 – September 19, 1982) was a Texas politician from La Grange, Texas who served four terms in the Texas House of Representatives and one in the Texas Senate representing District 18. He was known for his work on energy matters. He died of lung cancer on September 19, 1982, at the age of 43. Two months later, he was re-elected despite being dead.