Eddie Cavazos
Full Name: Eddie CavazosTerms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 35 | Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 33 | Elected but never sworn | 73rd (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) | 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 |
(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 top
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House District 35
Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 Legislatures: 72nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 33
Elected but never sworn Legislatures: 73rd (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 35
Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 8, 1991 Legislatures: 71st Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 35
Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 Legislatures: 70th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 35
Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 Legislatures: 69th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 35
Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 Legislatures: 68th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
(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 top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 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.
Military Service Notes
- 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.
Other Resources
- "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.
- Cavazos, Eddie. Texas State Cemetery.
Photographs
- 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
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 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 top
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73rd R.S. - 1993
Elections Public Safety | ||
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72nd R.S. - 1991
Insurance (Chair) Liquor Regulation Liquor Regulation Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight | ||
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71st R.S. - 1989
Appropriations Auto Theft and Uninsured Motorists, Special Insurance (Chair - Budget & Oversight) Insurance Regulation, Special Insurance Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Chair) Texas Catastrophic Property Insurance Pool, Special | ||
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70th R.S. - 1987
Appropriations Higher Education in South Texas (Co-Chair) Insurance Insurance Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Chair) Rules and Resolutions | ||
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69th R.S. - 1985
Appropriations Cultural and Historical Resources Cultural and Historical Resources Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Chair) | ||
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68th R.S. - 1983
Human Services Human Services Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight Judiciary Judiciary Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight Rules and Resolutions |
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