Eddie Cavazos
Full Name: Eddie CavazosTerms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 33 | Elected but never sworn | 73rd (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 35 | Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 35 | Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 8, 1991 | 71st | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 35 | Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 | 70th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 35 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 | 69th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 35 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 | 68th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) "Cavazos must move from state office," 2/3/1993. Chair of House Administrative Committee says Cavazos not a member of the 73rd Legislature since he did not take the oath of office. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. ↩
(2) Texas Employment Commission appointment letters, 2/10/1993 and 2/18/1993. Governor Ann W. Richards. ↩
(3) 73rd Legislature - Roll of Members-Elect, 1/12/1993, p. 3. House Journal. ↩
(4) Vilma Luna, in special election 5/1/1993, sworn 5/4/1993, succeeded to unexpired term of Eddie Cavazos, did not take oath of office. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(5) 73rd Legislature - Cavazos elected, but never sworn. Declined to qualify. Appointed to Texas Employment Commission. Confirmed 2/18/1993; sworn at TEC 2/23/1993. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Biographies of Legislators, 1947. ↩
(6) 73rd Legislature - V. Luna oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(7) State Representative, District 33, April 3, 1993 and May 1, 1993. Texas Secretary of State - Statement of Canvass for Special Election, 1992. ↩
(8) 1992 General Election held 11/3/1992. Cavazos elected State Representative for District 33. Texas Secretary of State - Texas Official General Election Returns [Including Primary], 1936. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 72nd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Corpus Christi / Nueces
- Counties in district:
- Nueces
- Legislatures:
- 71st
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Corpus Christi / Nueces
- Counties in district:
- Nueces
- Legislatures:
- 70th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Corpus Christi / Nueces
- Counties in district:
- Nueces
- Legislatures:
- 69th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Corpus Christi / Nueces
- Counties in district:
- Nueces
- Legislatures:
- 68th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Corpus Christi / Nueces
- Counties in district:
- Nueces
Terms of service notes
(1) "Cavazos must move from state office," 2/3/1993. Chair of House Administrative Committee says Cavazos not a member of the 73rd Legislature since he did not take the oath of office. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. ↩
(2) Texas Employment Commission appointment letters, 2/10/1993 and 2/18/1993. Governor Ann W. Richards. ↩
(3) 73rd Legislature - Roll of Members-Elect, 1/12/1993, p. 3. House Journal. ↩
(4) Vilma Luna, in special election 5/1/1993, sworn 5/4/1993, succeeded to unexpired term of Eddie Cavazos, did not take oath of office. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(5) 73rd Legislature - Cavazos elected, but never sworn. Declined to qualify. Appointed to Texas Employment Commission. Confirmed 2/18/1993; sworn at TEC 2/23/1993. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Biographies of Legislators, 1947. ↩
(6) 73rd Legislature - V. Luna oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(7) State Representative, District 33, April 3, 1993 and May 1, 1993. Texas Secretary of State - Statement of Canvass for Special Election, 1992. ↩
(8) 1992 General Election held 11/3/1992. Cavazos elected State Representative for District 33. Texas Secretary of State - Texas Official General Election Returns [Including Primary], 1936. ↩
Biographical Information
- 68th Legislature, R.S., HR 568. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 71st Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 143. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35, honoring the members of the House of Representatives who have served in the military forces of the United States. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 85th Legislature, R.S., HR 217. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- Oral history interview with Eddie Cavazos, 2017. Texas House of Representatives. Audio recording Transcript
- United States Army, Specialist Fourth Class, "served in the Army and was stationed in Germany." 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- "Hispanic Lawmakers Stall Bill," 2/18/1993. Dallas Morning News.
- Mentioned in MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS article. In 1987 formed Mexican American Legislative Policy Council with Al Luna of Houston; Chair of Mexican American Legislative Caucus in 1991. Handbook of Texas Online.
- Eddie Cavazos. Texas State Cemetery.
- Photograph. Eddie Cavazos, 72nd Legislature, Members of the 72nd Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
- Photograph. Eddie Cavazos, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Eddie Cavazos, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Eddie Cavazos, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Eddie Cavazos, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 68th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 71st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 72nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 73rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
House Committees
House Committees
House Committees
- Appropriations
- Auto Theft and Uninsured Motorists, Special
- Insurance (Chair - Budget & Oversight)
- Insurance Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Chair)
- Texas Catastrophic Property Insurance Pool, Special
Joint Committees
House Committees
- Appropriations
- Insurance
- Insurance Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Chair)
- Rules and Resolutions
Joint Committees
- Higher Education in South Texas (Co-Chair)
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