EXECUTIVE · TX · 1969-1973
Ben Barnes
Lt Governor · Democrat · Texas
On the record
"Boy Wonder" — implicated in Sharpstown scandal
Background
Ben Barnes served as Lt Governor of Texas from 1969–1973 (4 years). Took office after Preston Smith; succeeded by Bill Hobby. Note: "Boy Wonder" — implicated in Sharpstown scandal. Same-year political environment (1969): Governor Preston Smith.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Bob Bullock (1991-1999)
- Bill Hobby (1973-1991)
- Preston Smith (1963-1969)
- Ben Ramsey (1949-1961)
- Allan Shivers (1947-1949)