Mike Martin (politician)
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Michael Wayne "Mike" Martin | |
|---|---|
| Texas State Representative from District 13 (Gregg County) | |
| In office January 13, 1981 – April 22, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Mankins |
| Succeeded by | James E. Mankins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1952 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | (1) Debbie Martin (married 1977, divorced 1984) (2) Richie Martin |
| Children | From first marriage: Michael Trent Martin Arianna Martin ___ |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force (1975-1979) |
Michael Wayne Martin, known as Mike Martin (born March 9, 1952),[1] is a Republican former member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 13 in Longview in Gregg County, Texas. He served from January 1981 until his resignation in April 1982.[2]
Early life[edit]
Martin became a police officer in 1971. He served in the United States Air Force from 1975 through 1979.[citation needed]
Shooting[edit]
 | This article is missing information about what was he fleeting from, and why?. (June 2023) |
Martin fled, but Texas Rangers eventually apprehended Martin at his mother's farmhouse just outside Longview, where he was found hiding in a stereo cabinet.[3]
He pleaded guilty in April 1982 and was convicted of misdemeanor perjury and paid a $2000 fine, though his lawyer said he did not admit staging the shooting.[4][5]
Afterward[edit]
In the spring of 1982, voters in a special election returned Mankins to the vacant House seat.[6]
In 1984, he and his wife, Debbie Martin, later of Garland, Texas, divorced.
In July 1986, Martin left with his two children, Michael Trent Martin (born 1978) and Arianna Martin (born 1981) to live and work in Wellington, New Zealand. A federal case was brought over the custody, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation allowed him to return the children to the United States late in 1988.[7][8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Michael W. Martin". search.ancestry.com. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
- ^ Texas Legislators Past and Present-Michael W. Martin
- ^ The Kerrville Times (29 December 1987). "Ex-Lawman Again Pursued". Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ^ Associated Press (23 April 1982). "Martin pleads guilty, resigns House seat". The Bonham Daily Favourite. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ [1] | Texas Tale | Monday, Sept. 07, 1981 | [2]
- ^ Associated Press (4 November 1982). "Texas Democrats Strengthen Hold on Legislature". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ Associated Press (7 January 1989). "Ex-legislator Martin brings children to US". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ Toohey, Marty (5 May 2007). "Council hopeful Wayne is ex-Rep. Mike". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ Martin, Mike. "Buckshot Short Story". Michaelmartinusa.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
External links[edit]
- Legislature roster from the Texas Legislative Research Library.
- "Texas Tale: A shotgun approach to p.r." TIME Monday, Sep. 07, 1981
- Burka, Paul "1982 Texas Monthly Bum Steer Awards", Texas Monthly (free registration needed, also on Google Books
- [3] Essays Written by Mike Martin