Gough was elected to the Senate as a Democrat for the 25th legislative session ( 12 January 1897 - 20 June 1897 ) .
Was President pro tempore of the Senate   .
Gough was elected to the Senate as a Democrat for the 25th legislative session ( 12 January 1897 - 20 June 1897 ) , and was President pro tempore of the Texas Senate .