Matt Garcia
Full Name: Matias William Garcia, Jr.Date of birth: November 7, 1927
Date of death: October 1, 1983
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 115 | Jan 11, 1983 - Oct 1, 1983 | 68th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-K | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-K | Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 | 66th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-K | Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 | 65th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-K | Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 | 64th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 57-K | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 | 63rd | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Orlando L. Garcia, in special election 11/19/1983, sworn 11/22/1983, succeeded Matt W. Garcia, Jr., died 10/1/1983. Orlando Garcia's first session was 68th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 68th Legislature - Orlando Garcia oath of office 11/22/1983. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(3) Special election 11/19/1983. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 67th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 66th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 65th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 64th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 63rd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
Terms of service notes
(1) Orlando L. Garcia, in special election 11/19/1983, sworn 11/22/1983, succeeded Matt W. Garcia, Jr., died 10/1/1983. Orlando Garcia's first session was 68th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 68th Legislature - Orlando Garcia oath of office 11/22/1983. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(3) Special election 11/19/1983. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
Biographical Information
- 67th Legislature, R.S., HR 183. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 68th Legislature, R.S., HR 568. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 68th Legislature, 2nd C.S., HCR 57. Resolutions - Memorial.
- GARCÍA, MATÍAS WILLIAM (1924-1983). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Photo and biographical sketch. Tribute to the Mexican American Legislators of Texas, 1978.
- Mentioned in MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS article. Handbook of Texas Online.
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975. Selected newspaper articles
- Named 'Dishonorable Mention'. Best and Worst Legislators 1975.
- Photograph. Matt Garcia, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Matt Garcia, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Matt Garcia, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Matt Garcia, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Matt Garcia, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Matt Garcia, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 63rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 64th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 65th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 67th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 68th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
House Committees
- Appropriations
- Judiciary (Chair - Budget & Oversight)
- Judiciary Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Chair)
House Committees
House Committees
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