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Gib Lewis was born on 22 August, 1936 in Oletha, Texas, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Gib Lewis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 22 August, 1936
Birthday 22 August
Birthplace Oletha, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Sandra Majors Lewis

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1936

Gibson Donald "Gib" Lewis (born August 22, 1936) is an American politician and political consultant from Fort Worth, Texas.

1955

Lewis was born in Oletha in Limestone County, Texas, and raised in Mexia, Texas and Cleveland, Texas, where he graduated in 1955 from Cleveland High School.

He then enrolled at Sam Houston State College.

Lewis later enlisted in the United States Air Force and went on to serve as a B-52 aerial gunner.

While stationed at Carswell Air Force Base, he continued his studies at Texas Christian University.

1961

Lewis was discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1961.

He then took a job as a salesman for a paper company and three years later, opened his own firm specializing in pressure-sensitive labels and decals.

It grew into a multimillion-dollar business.

Lewis continues as president of Lewis Label Products, Inc., today, three decades after its founding.

Since leaving the state legislature, he has lobbied state government on behalf of private clients.

He is the namesake of the Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and the Gib Lewis Prison Unit in Woodville, Texas.

1969

In 1969, Lewis was elected to the River Oaks City Council.

He arrived the next year in Fort Worth, the county seat of Tarrant County.

1970

In 1970, Lewis was elected to the House from Tarrant County.

1973

In 1973, he was named chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee.

1977

In 1977, he chaired the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.

1983

Lewis was elected Speaker in 1983 to succeed Bill W. Clayton of Springlake, Lamb County.

1984

He was a key figure in passing the 1984 education act, designed by Ross Perot and Democratic Governor Mark White, hailed at the time as one of the most sweeping public education reforms in Texas history.

1985

He was instrumental in the passage of the 1985 comprehensive Texas Water Plan.

He later promoted legislation to combat crime, including stricter laws against drunk drivers.

An avid sportsman, Lewis carried legislation creating the "Operation Game Thief" program and was a sponsor of the Uniform Game Management Act.

1992

He was the first person to be elected five times as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, but he did not seek reelection in 1992, in compliance with a plea bargain agreement connected with his misdemeanor conviction of a violation of Texas financial disclosure law.

In January 1992, Lewis pleaded no contest to two charges alleging that he illegally accepted a gift from a prominent law firm in San Antonio, Texas, and failed to disclose the money on official financial reports filed with the state.

As part of a plea bargain, Lewis agreed to not seek reelection and to pay a fine of $1,000 for each charge.

2009

In June 2009, Lewis was arrested in the capital city of Austin, on probable cause of driving while intoxicated.

His breathalyzer test indicated a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.16 g/dl, twice the legal limit in Texas, and over three times the "best practices" limit recommended by the World Health Organization.

Lewis is married to the former Sandra Majors.

They have two daughters.