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Pete P. Gallego
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Legal Experience
Elected in 1990, Representative Gallego is the first Hispanic to represent District 74, a vast border district which spans 13 counties. In 1991, he became the first freshman member and the first ethnic minority member ever elected as chair of the House Democratic Caucus, a post he held until January of 2001. In January of 2001, Representative Gallego was unanimously elected by his colleagues to serve as chair of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus (MALC), a group of 43 House members who are of Mexican-American descent or who serve a significant Mexican-American constituency. Representative Gallego served a record 4 terms as chairman of MALC.
Now in his tenth term, Representative Gallego's career has included chairmanships of the General Investigating Committee, Criminal Jurisprudence Committee and several select and subcommittees. He has also served as a member of the Sunset Commission and the Committees on Appropriations, Agriculture, Calendars, Higher Education, and Elections.
Education
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, The University of Texas School of Law, 1985
- Bachelor of Science, Sul Ross State University, 1982
Professional Licenses
- Attorney at Law, Texas, 1986
Honors
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Sul Ross State University
- Hall of Fame - Outstanding Booster
- Distinguished Alumnus by the SRSU Ex-Student Association
- Naming of the Pete P. Gallego Center
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Eagle Pass Independent School District
- Naming of Pete P. Gallego Elementary School