Texas State Senate Letter from John S. Redditt to State rep 1935 texas history.

John Sayers Redditt was born on April 4, 1899, in Center, Texas, to John David and Lewis Permellia Redditt, his great-uncle is Joseph Draper Sayers. In 1921, Redditt graduated from University of Texas Law School, and opened a law practice in Lufkin, Texas. On December 27, 1928, Redditt married Hazel Lee Spears, they had 2 daughters together. He served in the United States Army during World War II. In 1947, Redditt founded Winn's Variety Stores located in San Antonio, Texas. Redditt died on April 13, 1973, in Lufkin, Texas.[1]

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Redditt represented District 3 in the Texas Senate during the 43rd, 44th, 45th, and 46th Legislatures.[2] He was also President pro tempore of the Texas Senate during part of the 44th legislature.[3] Redditt served numerous state offices during his political career. He served as chairman of the Texas Economy Commission and chairman of the Texas Highway Commission. Between 1961 and 1964, he was a regent of the University of Texas. He was also a commission member on the Texas Commission on Higher Education. Furthermore, he served as president of the Texas Good Roads Association.[4] Redditt throughout his political career was affiliated with the Democratic Party.