Gough was elected a member of the Texas House of Representatives in the 23rd legislature ( 10 January 1893 - 9 May 1893 ) on the Democratic ticket .
Gough was reelected in the 24th legislature ( 8 January 1895 - 7 October 1895 ) .
Gough was elected a member of the Texas House of Representatives in the 23rd legislature ( 10 January 1893 - 9 May 1893 ) on the Democratic ticket , and reelected in the 24th legislature ( 8 January 1895 - 7 October 1895 ) .