Carlos F. Truan

Carlos F. Truan

Full Name: Carlos Flores Truan
Date of birth: June 9, 1935
Date of death: April 10, 2012

Terms of Service top

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
S 20 Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 14, 2003 77th   76th   77th   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces Dean of the Senate. (77th)
Dean of the Senate. (76th)  
Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
S 20 Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 12, 1999 75th   74th (1) (2) (3)   75th   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces Dean of the Senate. (75th)
Dean of the Senate. (74th)  
Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
S 20 Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 73rd (4) (5)   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Bee, Brooks, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio
S 20 Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 12, 1993 71st   72nd   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
S 20 Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 10, 1989 69th (6)   70th   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces Senate President Pro Tempore (69th)   Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
S 20 Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 68th (7)   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
S 20 Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 67th (8)   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Bee, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Willacy
S 20 Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 13, 1981 65th   66th   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Bee, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Willacy
H 48-2 Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 64th   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Nueces
H 48-2 Jan 16, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 63rd (9)   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Nueces
H 45-2 Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973 62nd   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Kleberg, Nueces
H 45-2 Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 61st   Democrat Corpus Christi / Nueces   Kleberg, Nueces

(1) 74th Legislature - Announcement, 1/10/1995, p. 8. The President announced to the Senate that Sen. Carlos Truan of Nueces Co. is the first Hispanic to be Dean of the Texas Senate. The Senate extended its congratulations to Sen. Truan, Dean of the Senate. Senate Journal.
(2) See the Senate Journal, 74th Legislature, Vol. I, p. 8. Texas Senate, Secretary of the Senate - Memo, January 8, 2002, 'Deans of the Texas Senate', 2002.
(3) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(4) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(5) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993.
(6) 69th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Ad Interim R.S., elected 5/27/1985; 1st C.S., elected 5/28/1985; Ad Interim 1st C.S., elected 5/30/1985; 2nd C.S., elected 8/6/1986; 3rd C.S., elected 9/8/1986; and Ad Interim 3rd C.S., elected 9/30/1986. Senate Journal.
(7) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal.
(8) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators.
(9) Not present at organization of the House 1/9/1973. Oath of office administered 1/16/1973, p. 102. House Journal.

Terms of Service top

Senate District 20
Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 14, 2003
Legislatures: 77th   76th   77th  
Dean of the Senate. (69th)
Dean of the Senate. (69th)
(69th)
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
Senate District 20
Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 12, 1999
Legislatures: 75th   74th (1) (2) (3)   75th  
Dean of the Senate. (69th)
Dean of the Senate. (69th)
(69th)
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
Senate District 20
Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995
Legislatures: 73rd (4) (5)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Bee, Brooks, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio
Senate District 20
Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 12, 1993
Legislatures: 71st   72nd  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
Senate District 20
Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 10, 1989
Legislatures: 69th (6)   70th  
Senate President Pro Tempore (69th)
(69th)
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
Senate District 20
Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985
Legislatures: 68th (7)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Willacy
Senate District 20
Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983
Legislatures: 67th (8)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Bee, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Willacy
Senate District 20
Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 13, 1981
Legislatures: 65th   66th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Bee, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Willacy
House District 48-2
Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977
Legislatures: 64th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Nueces
House District 48-2
Jan 16, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975
Legislatures: 63rd (9)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Nueces
House District 45-2
Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973
Legislatures: 62nd  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Kleberg, Nueces
House District 45-2
Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971
Legislatures: 61st  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces
Counties in district: Kleberg, Nueces

(1) 74th Legislature - Announcement, 1/10/1995, p. 8. The President announced to the Senate that Sen. Carlos Truan of Nueces Co. is the first Hispanic to be Dean of the Texas Senate. The Senate extended its congratulations to Sen. Truan, Dean of the Senate. Senate Journal.
(2) See the Senate Journal, 74th Legislature, Vol. I, p. 8. Texas Senate, Secretary of the Senate - Memo, January 8, 2002, 'Deans of the Texas Senate', 2002.
(3) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(4) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(5) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993.
(6) 69th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Ad Interim R.S., elected 5/27/1985; 1st C.S., elected 5/28/1985; Ad Interim 1st C.S., elected 5/30/1985; 2nd C.S., elected 8/6/1986; 3rd C.S., elected 9/8/1986; and Ad Interim 3rd C.S., elected 9/30/1986. Senate Journal.
(7) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal.
(8) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators.
(9) Not present at organization of the House 1/9/1973. Oath of office administered 1/16/1973, p. 102. House Journal.

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Resolutions and Journal entries

Biographical Sketches

Other Resources

Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators

  • Named one of 'The Worst'. Best and Worst Legislators 2001.
  • Given 'Special Exemption'. Best and Worst Legislators 1991.
  • Named one of 'The Worst'. Best and Worst Legislators 1989.
  • Named 'Boss of the Year, Senate Division'. Best and Worst Legislators 1985.
  • Named one of 'The Worst'. Best and Worst Legislators 1981.

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Committee Information top

77th R.S. - 2001
Committee of the Whole Senate  
Education  
Finance  
Private Activity Bonds, Interim  
State Affairs (Vice Chair) 
Veteran Affairs and Military Installations (Chair) 
76th R.S. - 1999
21st Century Colleges and Universities, Special  
Border Affairs, Special  
Committee of the Whole Senate  
Finance (Vice Chair) 
Veteran Affairs and Military Installations (Chair) 
75th R.S. - 1997
Administration (Vice Chair) 
Finance (Vice Chair) 
Housing, Interim  
International Relations, Trade, and Technology (Chair) 
Legislative and Congressional Redistricting, Committee of the Whole Senate  
Natural Resources  
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water (Vice Chair) 
Natural Resources, Interim  
North American Free Trade Agreement, Interim (Chair) 
Transportation, Interim  
Water Resources Development and Management, Interim  
74th R.S. - 1995
Administration  
Finance  
Finance Subcommittee I  
Health and Human Services  
International Relations, Trade and Technology (Chair) 
Legislative and Congressional Redistricting, Committee of the Whole Senate, Special  
Natural Resources (Vice Chair) 
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water (Chair) 
73rd R.S. - 1993
Administration, Special  
Committee of the Whole Senate  
Finance  
Health and Human Services  
International Relations, Trade and Technology (Chair) 
Natural Resources (Vice Chair) 
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water (Chair) 
Rate and Policy Form Regulation, Select  
Redistricting, Ethics and Elections, Committee of the Whole Senate, Special  
72nd R.S. - 1991
Committee of the Whole on Redistricting, Special  
Committee of the Whole on Redistricting, Special, Subcommittee on Legislative Districts  
Finance  
Finance, Interim  
Health and Human Services (Vice Chair) 
Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services (Vice Chair) 
Higher Education, Select  
Natural Resources (Vice Chair) 
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water (Chair) 
71st R.S. - 1989
Committee of the Whole Senate  
Education (Vice Chair) 
Finance  
Health and Human Services  
Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services (Chair) 
Legislative Redistricting, Select  
Oil Spills and Water Pollution Abatement  
Public Education, Select  
Toxic Air Emissions and Greenhouse Effect, Select  
70th R.S. - 1987
Committee of the Whole Senate  
Education (Vice Chair) 
Finance  
Health and Human Services  
Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services (Chair) 
Higher Education in South Texas (Co-Chair) 
Waste Management Policy, Task Force on  
69th R.S. - 1985
Coastline Rehabilitation, Interim  
Committee of the Whole Senate  
Education (Vice Chair) 
Finance  
Health and Human Resources  
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee on Health Services (Chair) 
Natural Resources  
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water  
Texas Shrimp and Oyster Industry, Interim  
68th R.S. - 1983
Committee of the Whole Senate  
Committee of the Whole Senate, Subcommittee on Teachers  
Education (Vice Chair) 
Hazardous Waste Disposal  
Health and Human Resources  
Health and Human Resources Subcommittee on Public Health (Chair) 
Higher Education  
Human Resources  
Human Resources Subcommittee on Public Health (Chair) 
Natural Resources  
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture (Vice Chair) 
67th R.S. - 1981
Education (Vice Chair) 
Human Resources  
Human Resources Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs  
Natural Resources  
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture (Vice Chair) 
Texas Disaster Act, Interim  
66th R.S. - 1979
Education  
Human Resources  
Human Resources Subcommittee on Public Health and Welfare  
Natural Resources  
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture (Vice Chair) 
65th R.S. - 1977
Beaches  
Border Trade and Tourism, Special  
Economic Development  
Human Resources  
Human Resources Special Subcommittee on Rural Health Care Services (Chair) 
Human Resources Subcommittee on Public Health and Welfare  
Natural Resources  
Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture (Vice Chair) 
64th R.S. - 1975
Health and Welfare  
Labor  
63rd R.S. - 1973
Human Resources (Chair) 
Insurance  
Reorganization and Modernization of Public Education (Committee of 24) Subcommittee on Public School Finance, Interim  
Reorganization and Modernization of Public Education (Committee of 24), Interim  
62nd R.S. - 1971
History of Members of the Texas Legislature  
Insurance  
Labor  
Liquor Regulation  
Poverty/Office of Economic Opportunity (Vice Chair) 
Public Education  
Resolutions and Interim Activities  
61st R.S. - 1969
Federal Relations  
Franchising and Multi-level Distributorships  
Insurance  
Labor  
Liquor Regulation  
Public Education  

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