Willard Arnold Johnson
Johnson in the 1920s
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 10, 1911 – January 14, 1919
Preceded byJohn Warren Veale
Succeeded byWilliam Stephen Bell
25th Lieutenant Governor of Texas
In office
January 21, 1919 – January 18, 1921
GovernorWilliam P. Hobby
Preceded byWilliam P. Hobby
Succeeded byLynch Davidson
Personal details
Born(1862-08-28)August 28, 1862
DiedMay 5, 1923(1923-05-05) (aged 60)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Texas

Willard Arnold Johnson (August 28, 1862 – May 5, 1923) was an American politician. He served as lieutenant governor of Texas and as a member for the 29th district of the Texas Senate.[1]

Life and career

Johnson attended the University of Texas studying political science and journalism.[2]

In 1911, Johnson was elected to represent 29th district of the Texas Senate, serving until 1919,[1] when Johnson was elected to the Texas lieutenant governorship,[3] serving under Governor William P. Hobby. He served until 1921,[4] when he was succeeded by Lynch Davidson.[3]

Johnson died in May 1923, at the age of 60.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Willard Arnold Johnson". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  2. ↑ Anderson, H. Allen. "Johnson, W. A. (1862–1923)". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Lieutenant Governors of Texas". Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Presiding Officers of the Texas Legislature: 1846-2016" (PDF). Legislative Reference Library of Texas. 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
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