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American politician (1932–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gus Franklin Mutscher (November 19, 1932 – February 26, 2023) was an American politician who was Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1969 to 1972. He was one of several Texas politicians indicted in the Sharpstown bank stock fraud scandal. He was convicted and sentenced to five years probation for conspiring to accept a bribe.[1] Mutscher’s conviction, however, was later reversed on appeal.[2][3]
Gus Mutscher | |
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Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 14, 1969 – March 28, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Ben Barnes |
Succeeded by | Rayford Price |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 10, 1961 – January 9, 1973 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gus Franklin Mutscher November 19, 1932 William Penn, Texas, U.S. |
Died | February 26, 2023 90) | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Mutscher died on February 26, 2023, at the age of 90,[4] just 5 days after his successor Rayford Price.
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