Jim Tallas

Jim Tallas
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 26th district
In office
January 8, 1985 – January 10, 1995
Preceded byTom DeLay
Succeeded byCharles F. Howard
Personal details
BornJames Louis Tallas
(1937-02-28)February 28, 1937
DiedJune 1, 2026(2026-06-01) (aged 89)
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Susan Diane
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(m. 1995; died. 2023)​

James Louis Tallas (February 28, 1937 – June 1, 2026) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995.

Early life and career

Tallas was born in Lissie, Texas on February 28, 1937, the son of Louis and Freda Tallas. He served in the United States Navy.[1] After his discharge, he owned an insurance agency.[2]

He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995.[3]

Personal life and death

In 1995, Tallas married Susan Diane. Their marriage lasted until her death in 2023.[4]

Tallas died in Sugar Land, Texas on June 1, 2026, at the age of 89.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "James Tallas". Legacy Remembers. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  2. ↑ "Races in surrounding countries numerous". The Houston Post. Houston, Texas. April 29, 1984. p. 193. Retrieved June 25, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ↑ "Jim Tallas". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Susan Tallas Obituary (1948-2023)". Houston Chronicle. November 12, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  5. ↑ "James L. Tallas". Neptune Society. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ "James L. Tallas". Echovita. Retrieved June 25, 2026.