Edmund Jackson Davis Term in Texas
Edmund Jackson Davis. Edmund Jackson Davis served as governor of Texas from 1869 to 1873. Davis was the first Republican in Texas, and had one of the most controversial terms in Texas history. ... The constitution of 1869 was brought up in Texas during the time of reconstruction. ... The constitution of 1869 also has the governor serve a four-year term. Up until then the office only served a two year term because the lack of trust citizens of Texas had on politicians. ... This gave Davis a huge advantage in government because the judges he appoints are not going to bite the hand that feeds them.