Neveille Colson
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Esther Neveille Higgs Colson (July 18, 1902 – March 3, 1982) was a state legislator in Texas. She served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate.[2] She served in the legislature from 1939 to 1966,[3] and was the first woman to serve in both legislative houses.[4]
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Neveille Colson | |
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Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 10, 1939 – January 11, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Robert Alfred Powell[1] |
Succeeded by | Gary Pinkney Pearson[1] |
Texas Senate | |
In office January 11, 1949 – January 10, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Roger A. Knight[1] |
Succeeded by | William T. Moore[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | July 18, 1902 Bryan, Texas |
Died | March 3, 1982(1982-03-03) (aged 79) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Nall Colson (they divorced in 1938) |
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