Abel Herrero
| Abel Herrero | |
|---|---|
 Herrero in 2010 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
|
Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Connie Scott |
|
In office 2005–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jaime Capelo |
| Succeeded by | Connie Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 29, 1969 Robstown, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Matilda |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater |
Texas A&M University (B.A.) University of Texas (J.D.) |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Abel Herrero (born October 29, 1969) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 34th district.
Background
A graduate of Robstown High School, Herrero was a member of the Robstown City Council from 1999-2003.[1] He received a B.A. in political science from Texas A&M University in 1993, and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1997.[1] Herrero has been married to his wife, Matilda, since 1993; they have five children.[1]
Election History
Herrero is a current member of the Texas House of Representatives and has held the seat continuously since 2012. Herrero had previously held the seat from 2005-2011, but was defeated in the 2010 election by Connie Scott. In November 2012, Herrero defeated Scott to regain the seat.[2]
Legislative History
While in the House, Herrero was the Vice-Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee, and the Chairman of the Integrated Eligibility and TIERS Subcommittee. He also served on the served on the Appropriations Committee, Agriculture and Livestock Committee, Redistricting Committee, and the Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Committees.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Meet Abel". abelherrero.com. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- ↑ Muto, David. "The Brief: Top Texas News for Nov. 7, 2012". texastribune.org. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- ↑ "Abel Herrero". roystonlaw.com. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
External links
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Connie Scott |
Texas State Representative from District 34 2013–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Jaime Capelo |
Texas State Representative from District 34 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Connie Scott |
