Preston Smith (governor)
Preston Smith | |
|---|---|
| 40th Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 21, 1969 – January 16, 1973 | |
| Lieutenant | Ben Barnes |
| Preceded by | John Connally |
| Succeeded by | Dolph Briscoe |
| 35th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 15, 1963 – January 21, 1969 | |
| Governor | John Connally |
| Preceded by | Ben Ramsey |
| Succeeded by | Ben Barnes |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 8, 1957 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Kilmer B. Corbin |
| Succeeded by | H. J. "Doc" Blanchard |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
| In office January 9, 1945 – January 9, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Hop Hasley |
| Succeeded by | Waggoner Carr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Preston Earnest Smith March 8, 1912 Corn Hill, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 2003 (aged 91) Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Ima Mae Smith
(m. 1935; died 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Texas Tech University (BBA) |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, politician |
Preston Earnest Smith (March 8, 1912 – October 18, 2003) was an American entrepreneur and politician who served as the 40th governor of Texas from 1969 to 1973. A conservative member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 35th lieutenant governor from 1963 to 1969.