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Image courtesy of the LBJ Library, Audio/Visual Archives Collection, Photograph No. 8870-8
Image courtesy of the LBJ Library, Audio/Visual Archives Collection, Photograph No. 8870-8
Bob EckhardtUnited States, 1913 - 2001

Eckhardt was a 14-year congressman from Houston’s 8th congressional district. Despite the prevalence of oil and gas interests in his district, he promoted deregulation of natural gas and authored legislation on price controls for oil. He championed civil rights and labor issues. An attorney, he practiced labor law. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives for eight years and authored the Texas Open Beaches Act.

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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
1987.30.1
Bob Eckhardt
ca. April 1974
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