Lena Guerrero
Full Name: Maria Elena "Lena" GuerreroDate of birth: November 27, 1957
Date of death: April 24, 2008
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 51 | Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 4, 1991 | 71st | Democrat | Austin / Travis | Travis | |
| H | 51 | Elected but never sworn | 72nd (1) (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | Austin / Travis | Travis | |
| H | 51 | Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 | 70th | Democrat | Austin / Travis | Travis | |
| H | 51 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 | 69th | Democrat | Austin / Travis | Travis |
(1) 72nd Legislature - 1/8/1991, Guerrero not included in Roll of Members-Elect and Oath of Office, pp. 3-7. House Journal.
(2) Glen Maxey, in special run-off election 3/2/1991, sworn 3/6/1991, succeeded Lena Guerrero, declined to qualify 1/4/1991. Maxey sworn during 72nd Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 72nd Legislature - Message from the Governor, 1/16/1991, p. 30; Nominee Confirmed, 1/16/1991, p. 49. Guerrero appointed to Texas Railroad Commission by Governor Ann Richards. Senate Journal.
(4) Special election 2/9/1991, runoff 3/2/1991. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Terms of Service top
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House District 51
Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 4, 1991 Legislatures: 71st Party: Democrat Home City/County: Austin / Travis Counties in district: Travis |
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House District 51
Elected but never sworn Legislatures: 72nd (1) (2) (3) (4) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Austin / Travis Counties in district: Travis |
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House District 51
Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 Legislatures: 70th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Austin / Travis Counties in district: Travis |
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House District 51
Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 Legislatures: 69th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Austin / Travis Counties in district: Travis |
(1) 72nd Legislature - 1/8/1991, Guerrero not included in Roll of Members-Elect and Oath of Office, pp. 3-7. House Journal.
(2) Glen Maxey, in special run-off election 3/2/1991, sworn 3/6/1991, succeeded Lena Guerrero, declined to qualify 1/4/1991. Maxey sworn during 72nd Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 72nd Legislature - Message from the Governor, 1/16/1991, p. 30; Nominee Confirmed, 1/16/1991, p. 49. Guerrero appointed to Texas Railroad Commission by Governor Ann Richards. Senate Journal.
(4) Special election 2/9/1991, runoff 3/2/1991. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesResolutions and Journal entries
- 66th Legislature, R.S., SR 472. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 81st Legislature, R.S., SCR 62. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Photo and biographical sketch, Maria Elena (Lena) Guerrero, pp. 227-230. Second Mexican American woman elected to the Texas House. Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
- GUERRERO, MARIA ELENA [LENA] (1957-2008). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Guerrero, Lena. Texas State Cemetery.
Other Resources
- "Guerrero travels to Mexico on behalf of the Governor-elect," discusses Lena Guerrero's trip to Mexico to invite four Mexican Governors to the 1991 inauguration, 12/19/1990. Governor Ann W. Richards.
- Youngest woman sworn into Texas House. First woman, first Hispanic, and first minority to sit on the Texas Railroad Commission. Houston Chronicle.
- Railroad Commissioners Past through Present, with dates of service. Railroad Commission of Texas.
- Mentioned in "Access Through the Lobby," 2/24/1995, pp. 14-17. Texas Observer.
Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators
- Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1989.
Photographs
- Photograph. Lena Guerrero, 72nd Legislature, Members of the 72nd Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
- Photograph. Lena Guerrero, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Lena Guerrero, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Lena Guerrero, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 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.
Committee Information top
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71st R.S. - 1989
Government Organization State Affairs (Vice Chair) State Affairs Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight | ||
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70th R.S. - 1987
Government Organization Rules and Resolutions (Vice Chair) State Affairs State Affairs Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight | ||
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69th R.S. - 1985
Human Services State Affairs State Affairs Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight Urban Issues, Special |
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