In 1881 he became the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the State of Texas .
Reeves was elected to the Texas State Legislature in 1866 , 1873 , 1878 , and 1880 .
In 1881 Reeves became the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the State of Texas .
Reeves was elected to the Texas State Legislature in 1866 , 1873 , 1878 , and 1880 .