Ottis Elmer Lock

Ottis Elmer Lock (July 28, 1910 - August 15, 1998) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives for District 12, he also served in the Texas Senate for District 3, he was also President pro tempore of the Texas Senate.

Ottis Elmer Lock
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
In office January 8, 1957 – May 23, 1957
Preceded by	Neveille Colson
Succeeded by	Carlos C. Ashley, Sr.
Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district
In office January 11, 1949 – January 13, 1959
Preceded by	Ben Ramsey
Succeeded by	Martin Dies Jr.
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 12th district
In office July 23, 1938 – January 11, 1949
Preceded by	Samuel Aubrey Jones
Succeeded by	Raymond T.R. Tatum
President of Lufkin School Board
Personal details
Born	Ottis Elmer Lock (1910-07-28)July 28, 1910 Angelina County, Texas, U.S.
Died	August 15, 1998(1998-08-15) (aged 88)
Resting place	Lufkin, Texas
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Viola Williamson
Children	3
Residence	Lufkin, Texas
Alma mater	Stephen F. Austin State University (BS) University of Texas
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

Personal life

Lock was born July 28, 1910, in Angelina County, Texas. He attended high school at Rusk Academy and attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in history and education. He worked numerous jobs for Laneville Independent School District, during the summer time he would study law at the University of Texas and later passed the bar exam becoming an attorney. Lock enlisted in the United States Army to fight in World War II, he was a second lieutenant. He worked 15 years for Southland Paper Mills in Lufkin, Texas. He was married to Viola Williamson and they had three sons.^[1] Lock died on August 15, 1998, and is buried in Lufkin, Texas.^[2]

Political career

Lock served Texas House of Representatives District 12 during the 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th Legislatures. He was known to be a strong advocate of public schools. Lock also served in the Texas Senate for District 3 during the 51st, 52nd, 53rd, 54th, and 55th legislatures. He was President pro tempore of the Texas Senate during part of the 55th legislature.^[3] Lock also served as president of the Lufkin School Board.^[1] Lock was affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Civic service

Lock was involved in various civic work.

• Lufkin Youth Baseball Association
• State Senior Colleges Board of Regents
• Texas Public Safety Commission