Robert Allan Shivers (1907 - 1985) was a Texas politician who led the conservative faction of the Texas Democratic Party during the turbulent 1940s and 1950s. Allan Shivers also developed the lieutenant governor's post into an extremely powerful perch in state government. Born October 5, 1907 in Lufkin, Texas, Shivers was educated at The University of Texas, graduating with a law degree in 1933. In 1934, he was elected to the Texas Senate, … Wikipedia
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