Shivers declined to run for reelection in , instead returning to his business interests in Mission, Texas. He was buried in the State Cemetery in Austin. Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo, eds. Westport, CT: Meckler Books, New York: James T. Governors of Texas, present. December 21, - January 20, At 27, Shivers was the youngest member to sit in the Texas Senate at that time.
He received five battle stars and the Bronze Star for his service. Beaufort Jester won the gubernatorial election. When Jester died on July 12, , the year old Shivers was sworn in as governor at Magnolia Hills. Board of Education , which legally ended segregation. And even though Shivers was never implicated in any way, his administration became tainted with corruption because of state scandals involving insurance and veterans' lands.
He actively managed vast business enterprises in the valley, which his wife inherited. In Shivers was a appointed to a six-year term to the University of Texas Board of Regents, whereupon he served as chairman for four years. During this time he donated his Austin home, the historic Pease mansion, to the university to help raise funds for the UT law school.
On January 14, , Shivers died suddenly from a massive heart attack. He was survived by wife Marialice, three sons and a daughter, and ten grandchildren. Current Biography , George N. He is a past president and past chairman of the Board of Directors of the U. Chamber of Commerce. Regent Shivers is married to the former Miss Marialice Shary of Mission, and they are the parents of four children. Main page content Profile Photo. Governor Robert Allan Shivers.
Appointed by Governor Smith.
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