Warren D. Chisum (born July 4, 1938) is an American politician who served in the
Texas House of Representatives from 1989 to 2013.
Legislative career
Chisum started his political career as a
Democrat
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, but he
party switch
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ed to the
Republican Party
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on June 26, 1995 during the 74th Texas leglislature.
Personal life
Chisum was born in
Miami, Texas and was raised in
Pampa
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. He graduated from
Lefors High School
Lefors Independent School District is a public school district based in Lefors, Texas (USA).
The district has one school that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.
Academic achievement
In 2009, the school district was rated ...
in 1957.
References
1938 births
Living people
Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives
Republican Party members of the Texas House of Representatives
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