Ross Shaw Sterling (February 11, 1875–March 25, 1949) was a U.S. political figure. He was the governor of Texas between Jaunary 20, 1931 and January 17, 1933. March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... ... A politician is an individual involved in politics, sometimes this may include political scientists. ... In politics, Governor of Texas is the title given to the chief executive of the state of Texas. ... Prior to 1821, Texas was part of the Spanish colony of New Spain. ...

Sterling was born February 11, 1875 in Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas. He grew up on a farm and, after little formal education, began working as a clerk at the age of twelve. At the age of 21 he started his own merchandising business, and in 1911 he organized the Humble Oil Company. 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Prior to 1821, Texas was part of the Spanish colony of New Spain. ...

In addition to oil, Sterling was also involved in a railroad, a newspaper, banking, and real estate in the [Houston] area, and was an active member of the Houston Port Commission. He served as chair of the Texas Highway Commission under Governor Dan Moody. Oil is a generic term for organic liquids that are not miscible with water. ...

Sterling defeated former governor Miriam Ferguson and several other candidates in the 1930 race for governor. When Sterling took office, the worst effects of the Depression were beginning to appear in the state. Appropriations exceeded revenues, and Sterling had to veto funding for education and other programs. During Sterling's term in office, the East Texas oil fields experienced rapid and uncontrolled development.

The Texas Railroad Commission attempted proration, but the courts struck the plan down. Because of the chaotic situation, Sterling declared martial law in four counties for six months. National Guard troops were sent to the oil fields to limit waste and control production. This action was later declared unwarranted by the federal district court and the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Railroad Commission's plan for proration was accepted. Cotton prices also suffered during Sterling's term in office. The Texas Railroad Commission was a government agency created in the 1930s to regulate the petroleum industry in the state of Texas. ... Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect (usually after a formal declaration) when a military authority takes control of the normal administration of justice. ... cccgs technical n00bs are pretty noobish ... The Supreme Court Building, Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court Building, Washington, D.C., (large image) The Supreme Court of the United States, located in Washington, D.C., is the highest court (see supreme court) in the United States; that is, it has ultimate judicial authority within the United States... Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of both the Old World and the New World. ...

Governor Sterling was defeated by Miriam Ferguson in his attempt at re-election in 1932. Ross Sterling died on March 25, 1949 at the age of 74. 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/tslac/40032/tsl-40032.html