Lucio, Eddie, Jr., 1946-

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Eddie Lucio, Jr., was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1946. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1963 and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Pan American University in 1972. He was elected to the office of Cameron County Treasurer in 1970 and served as president of the County Treasurers Association in 1976. He was elected Cameron County Commissioner in 1978, serving one term. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1986 and served two consecutive terms prior to being elected to the Texas Senate in 1990, still serving in that capacity in 2009. At the time of the interview, he was one of several Democratic Party affiliates in absentia from the Texas Special Legislative Session over redistricting.

From the description of Oral history interview with Eddie Lucio, Jr., 2003 [videorecording]. (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 422752929

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associatedWith Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946- person
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associatedWith Gutiérrez, José Angel, person
associatedWith Hinojosa, Juan Chuy. person
associatedWith Jones, Mrs. W. R. person
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associatedWith Ramon, Ray. person
associatedWith Republican Party (Tex.) corporateBody
associatedWith Richards, Ann, 1933-2006. person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Texas--Brownsville
Cameron County (Tex.)
Rio Grande Valley (Colo.-Mexico and Tex.)
Texas, South
Brownsville (Tex.)
Texas--Cameron County
Hidalgo County (Tex.)
Texas
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Apportionment (Election law)
Campaign funds
Political campaigns
Gerrymandering
Housing authorities
Local government
Medically underserved areas
Mexican American business enterprises
Mexican American legislators
Mexican American politicians
Mexican Americans
Mexican American teachers
Politics, Practical
Public housing
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Birth 1946

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