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Carl A. Parker

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Carl Parker
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
November 23, 1962 – January 11, 1977
Member of the Texas State Senate
In office
January 11, 1977 – January 10, 1995
Succeeded byMichael Galloway
Personal details
Born(1934-08-06)August 6, 1934
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 2024(2024-03-22) (aged 89)
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Texas, Austin (BA, LLB)

Carl A. Parker (August 6, 1934 – March 22, 2024) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1962 to 1977 and in the State Senate from 1977 to 1995.[1][2][3] His tenure of service included time as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and President Pro Tempore of the State Senate.

Senator Parker authored or co-sponsored more than 400 bills, which were enacted into state law. These measures include the establishment of Lamar University, Port Arthur; the Consumer Protection Act; Texas' First Industrial Safety Bill; the Education Reform Bill of 1984; the creation of the Texas Housing Agency; the establishment of the Port of Port Arthur; the Insurance Reform Bill of 1991 and the School Finance Reform Bill.[4]

In 1979, Parker was a member of the Killer Bees,[5] the group of twelve quorum-busting Democratic senators that hid out in an Austin garage apartment for 4½ days.

Parker died in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 22, 2024, at the age of 89.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Carl Parker Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Carl A. Parker". Texas State Cemetery. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  3. ^ https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Texas_Senators_73.pdf
  4. ^ Top Attorneys of North America
  5. ^ "The Texas "Killer Bees"". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. May 26, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Remembering Carl A. Parker: Legendary retired state senator dies peacefully at home". KFDM. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.