Gib Lewis
Gibson Donald "Gib" Lewis (born August 22, 1936) is an American politician and political consultant from Fort Worth, Texas. He was the first person to be elected five times as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, but he did not seek reelection in 1992, in compliance with a plea bargain agreement connected with his misdemeanor conviction of a violation of Texas financial disclosure law.
Gib Lewis | |
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| Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 1983 – January 12, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Bill W. Clayton |
| Succeeded by | Pete Laney |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from Tarrant County | |
| In office January 12, 1971 – January 12, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Burnett |
| Succeeded by | Homer Dear (District 89) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1936 Oletha, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sandra Majors Lewis |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Texas Christian University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1957–1961 |
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