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Johnston’s Ten Year Rise in Texas Politics and LBJ Clash
The account traces Dean Johnston’s political path from precinct judge hopeful to Texas House member. It highlights his opposition to LBJ’s bid to hold two offices, the era’s election-law shift, and Johnston’s view of the legislature’s outside work while noting his early Young Democrats leadership and later return to teaching.
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Dean Johnston
Lee College
Texas
Johnston
Houston
Austin
Democratic Executive Committee
University of Houston
Young Democrats
Harris County
Texas House of Representative
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
LBJ
Lyndon
Harry Truman