John Lee Smith
John L. Smith | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 19, 1943 – January 21, 1947 | |
| Governor | Coke R. Stevenson |
| Preceded by | Coke R. Stevenson |
| Succeeded by | Allan Shivers |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 14, 1941 – March 1, 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Wilbourne B. Collie |
| Succeeded by | Pat M. Bullock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Lee Smith May 16, 1894 Chico, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1963 (aged 69) Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Ruth Velma Elrod (m. 1919) |
| Education | Stamford College West Texas State Teachers College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
John Lee Smith (May 16, 1894 – September 26, 1963) was the 32nd lieutenant governor of Texas from 1943 to 1947. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the 24th district in the Texas Senate from 1941 to 1942 and was a vocal opponent of Texas labor unions during his tenure.