Shelby began his legislative career as a member of the Alabama Senate in 1970, serving until 1978, when he was elected to the House of Representatives from the Tuscaloosa-based 7th District.
Shelby began his legislative career as a member of the Alabama Senate in 1970. He was elected to the House of Representatives from the Tuscaloosa-based 7th District. Shelby was serving until 1978. He was elected to the House of Representatives from the Tuscaloosa-based 7th District.