US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1953, opened a law practice in Ganado, Texas and served as city attorney 1955 to 1960. From 1961 to 1980, he was a member of the Texas State Senate. In 1981, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-seventh and Ninety-eighth Congresses, serving until 1985. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed private legal practice until his death. His father John William Wright Patman, was also a US Congressman.
US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1953, opened a law practice in Ganado, Texas and served as city attorney 1955 to 1960. From 1961 to 1980, he was a member of the Texas State Senate. In 1981, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-seventh and Ninety-eighth Congresses, serving until 1985. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed private legal practice until his death. His father John William Wright Patman, was also a US Congressman.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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