In 1897 and 1902, Terrell served as a member of the state teachers' examining board.[1] In 1903, he was a member of the state textbook commission.[1] In 1903, Terrell began farming and stock raising near Alto.[1] A Democrat, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1893 to 1903 and again from 1907 to 1913 and 1917 to 1921.[1]
Terrell was elected the state Commissioner of Agriculture in 1920, and he served until 1931.[1] From 1931 to 1931 he served again in the state House of Representatives.[1]
In 1932, Terrell was elected to an at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives.[1] He served one term, March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935.[1] He did not run for reelection in 1934.[1]
After leaving Congress, Terrell returned to his farm in Alto, where he resided in Alto until his death on April 18, 1947.[1] He was interred at Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto.[1]
Family
In 1896, Terrell married Allie Minchum Turney.[1] They were the parents of six children.[1]
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