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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Jayme Lozano Carver

The first time Texas Senate convicted a state official, the chaotic trial lasted three weeks

Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, who served as the 29th and 32nd Governor of Texas, and her husband James "Pa" Ferguson, who was the 26th governor, his term cut short after he was impeached and removed from office.
Miriam “Ma” Ferguson served as the 29th and 32nd governor of Texas. Her husband, James “Pa” Ferguson, was the 26th governor. His term was cut short after he was impeached and removed from office in 1917. (Credit: Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

The Texas Senate came to order at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 30, 1917 — a half-hour later than the intended start time.

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