Occupation: Advertising Executive
Education: Pan American University, B.S. Education
Legislative Experience: House Member, 1986 - 1990; Senate Member, 1991 - present
Hometown: Brownsville
Party: Democrat

Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., a native of Brownsville, began his public service in 1971, becoming Cameron County Treasurer and later Cameron County Commissioner.

In addition to his Senate Committee assignments, Senator Lucio serves on the Texas Legislative Council, he created and sits on the Interagency Task Force on Children with Special Needs and serves as chair of the Texas Tourism Caucus. He also represents Texas on a number of national committees. In 2003, Senator Lucio was honored by his colleagues when they elected him President Pro Tempore of the Senate for 78th Legislature.

During his career, Senator Lucio's priorities have focused on public and higher education; economic development; access to quality health care; and the needs of children, the elderly, and those with special needs.

Senator Lucio has passed hundreds of bills, including those creating the University of Texas Health Science Center-South Texas, a life without parole option in capital murder cases, water and waste-water funding for colonias, and self-help programs enabling aspiring home owners to invest sweat equity in the construction of their own homes. His commitment to families and children has resulted in expanded health coverage for children with autism, installing three-point seat belts on new school buses, improving nutrition in schools, and protecting and enhancing health care benefits for families of peace officers killed in the line of duty.

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August 28, 2014
Senator Lucio statement on public school finance ruling

August 25, 2014
LRGVDC: Implementation of Spanish Language Severe Weather Early Warning System for the Lower Rio Grande Valley

August 20, 2014
PTA CommYOUnity: Backing a Better Future

August 20, 2014
MEDIA ALERT

August 14, 2014
Texas A&M pharmacy program improves access to health care across state, welcomes Class of 2018

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83rd Session Committee Membership

• Education — Vice-Chair
• Business and Commerce
• Finance
• Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Matters
• Redistricting, Select
• State Affairs
• Legislative Committee on Aging
• Legislative Committee to Review the Texas Lottery and Texas Lottery Commission
• Joint Interim Committee to Study Water Desalination
• Joint Interim Committee to Study a Coastal Barrier System
• Joint Interim Committee to Study Education for a Skilled Workforce
• Joint Interim Committee to Study the Effects of Border Wait Times

District Analysis: District 27

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