John Wilson (Texas politician)
John Wilson | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 13, 1981 – September 19, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Patman |
| Succeeded by | John Sharp |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 9, 1973 – January 13, 1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1939 La Grange, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 1982 (aged 43) Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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.