REGULATORY · TX · 1939-1955
Bascom Giles
Land Commissioner · Democrat · Texas
NOTABLE
On the record
Resigned + convicted 1955 in TX Veterans Land Board fraud scandal
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud
Background
Bascom Giles served as Land Commissioner of Texas from 1939–1955 (16 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Earl Rudder. Press-relevant: Resigned + convicted 1955 in TX Veterans Land Board fraud scandal.
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- Bill Allcorn (1958-1961)
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