Warren Chisum

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Warren D. Chisum (born July 4, 1938) is an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1989 to 2013.

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Legislative career

Chisum started his political career as a Democrat, but he party switched to the Republican Party on June 26, 1995 during the 74th Texas legislature. [1]

Personal life

Chisum was born in Miami, Texas and was raised in Pampa. He graduated from Lefors High School in 1957. [2] [3] He has two children with his wife Omega and is a Baptist. [2]

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References

  1. "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  2. 1 2 "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  3. "Warren D. Chisum [12144]". cemetery.tspb.texas.gov. Retrieved 20 December 2022.