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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