John S. Redditt

John Redditt
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
In office
May 11, 1935 – September 16, 1935
Preceded byKenneth M. Regan
Succeeded byWill M. Martin
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 10, 1933 – January 14, 1941
Preceded byWilliam E. Thomason
Succeeded byBen Ramsey
Personal details
Born
John Sayers Redditt

(1899-04-04)April 4, 1899
Center, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 13, 1973(1973-04-13) (aged 74)
Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeLufkin, Texas
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Hazel Lee Spears
​
(m. 1928)​
Children2
RelativesJoseph D. Sayers (great-uncle)
Alma materUniversity of Texas, Austin (LL.B)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

John Sayers Redditt (April 4, 1899 – April 13, 1973) was a Texas politician and businessman. He served in the Texas Senate for District 3, and was a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal life and business career

John Sayers Redditt was born on April 4, 1899, in Center, Texas, to John David and Lewis Permellia Redditt, his great-uncle is Joseph D. Sayers. In 1921, Redditt graduated from University of Texas Law School with a Bachelor of Laws,[1] and opened a law practice in Lufkin, Texas. On December 27, 1928, Redditt married Hazel Lee Spears, they had 2 daughters together. He served in the United States Army during World War I. In 1947, Redditt founded Winn's Variety Stores, located in San Antonio, Texas. Redditt died on April 13, 1973, in Lufkin, Texas.[2]

Political career

Redditt represented District 3 in the Texas Senate during the 43rd, 44th, 45th, and 46th Legislatures.[3] He was also President pro tempore of the Texas Senate during part of the 44th legislature.[4] Redditt served numerous state offices during his political career. He served as chairman of the Texas Economy Commission and chairman of the Texas Highway Commission. Between 1961 and 1964, he was a regent of the University of Texas. He was also a commission member on the Texas Commission on Higher Education. Furthermore, he served as president of the Texas Good Roads Association.[5] Redditt throughout his political career was affiliated with the Democratic Party.

References

  1. ^ "John Sayers Redditt | The University of Texas System". www.utsystem.edu. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  2. ^ "REDDITT, JOHN SAYERS". tshaonline.org. 15 June 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Senate Presidents Pro Tempore". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  5. ^ "REDDITT, JOHN SAYERS". tshaonline.org. 15 June 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
Political offices
Preceded by President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
May 11, 1935 – September 16, 1935 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Texas Senate
for District 3
January 10, 1933 – January 14, 1941 		Succeeded by