Don Adams (politician)

Donald Gilbert Adams (born December 18, 1938) is a Texas politician who was president pro tempore of the Texas Senate, and a member of the Texas Senate, District 3. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives for District 7. Adams is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Don Adams
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
In office March 30, 1977 – July 11, 1977
Preceded by	Betty Andujar
Succeeded by	Peyton McKnight
Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district
In office January 9, 1973 – December 31, 1977
Preceded by	Charlie Wilson
Succeeded by	Roy Blake, Sr.
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 7th district
In office January 14, 1969 – January 9, 1973
Preceded by	J.E. Miller
Succeeded by	Terry Doyle
Personal details
Born	Donald Gilbert Adams (1938-12-18) December 18, 1938 Jasper, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Linda Cullum (m. 1962/1963; died 2015)
Residence	Jasper, Texas
Alma mater	Baylor University (BBA) Baylor Law School (LLB)

Early life and education

Donald Gilbert Adams was born December 18, 1938 in Jasper, Texas. In 1963, Adams graduated from Baylor University and Baylor Law School with a BBA and LLB.[1][2] He married Linda Cullum.[3] Linda Adams died on October 6, 2015 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. They were married for 52 years.[4][5]

Political career

Adams represented District 7 of the Texas House of Representatives during the 61st and 62nd legislature. While being a freshman representative, Adams was selected to study the revision of Texas Penal Code. Adams then represented Texas Senate, District 3 during the 63rd, 64th, and 65th legislature. During part of the 65th Legislature Adams served as Ad Interim president pro tempore of the Texas Senate. While serving in the Texas Senate, Adams was chairman of the Texas Industrial Council and the Texas Aircraft Pooling Board. He also served as vice chairman of the Texas Cancer Council. After retiring from the Texas Legislatures he became a lobbyist. Throughout his career Adams was affiliated with the Democratic Party.[6][7][8]

References

1. "Donald Gilbert Adams [6635]". cemetery.tspb.texas.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
2. (PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Senate_Biographies_63.pdf. Retrieved 26 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
3. (PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/speeches/PresProTem/65_Adams.pdf. Retrieved 26 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
4. Stewart, Steve W. "Linda Adams, wife of former State Senator Don Adams, has died". KJAS.COM. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
5. "Linda Adams Obituary - Horseshoe Bay, Texas". Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home North. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
6. "Donald Gilbert Adams [6635]". cemetery.tspb.texas.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
7. "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
8. (PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Senate_Biographies_63.pdf. Retrieved 26 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)

Preceded by Betty Andujar	President pro tempore of the Texas Senate March 30, 1977 – July 11, 1977	Succeeded by Peyton McKnight
Preceded by Charlie Wilson	Texas Senate from District 3 January 9, 1973 – December 31, 1977	Succeeded by Roy Blake, Sr.
Preceded by J.E. Miller	Texas House of Representatives from District 7 January 14, 1969 – January 9, 1973	Succeeded by Terry Doyle