Betty Andujar Papers, 1957-1982
Elizabeth Richards Andujar was the first woman and also the first Republican from Tarrant County to be elected to the Texas Senate. She served Senate District 12 from 1973-1982. Senator Andujar was elected President Pro Tempore of the Texas...
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About Betty Andujar Papers, 1957-1982
Elizabeth Richards Andujar was the first woman and also the first Republican from Tarrant County to be elected to the Texas Senate. She served Senate District 12 from 1973-1982. Senator Andujar was elected President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate for the 65th legislative session. Her committee service included state affairs, human resources, economic development, chairman for the subcommittee on public health, and vice chairman for the committee on nominations. She was listed in "Who's Who in American Politics" and shared the title of "Female Newsmaker of the Year" in 1972. Senator Andujar's papers include newsletters and correspondance about deaf Texans and organizations such as ARC of Fort Worth, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and other agencies/services for Texans with disabilities.
TARO link: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/utarl/00103/arl-00103.html