Vilma Luna
Full Name: Vilma LunaTerms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 33 | Jan 11, 2005 - Jul 31, 2006 | 79th (1) (2) | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 33 | Jan 14, 2003 - Jan 11, 2005 | 78th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 33 | Jan 9, 2001 - Jan 14, 2003 | 77th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 33 | Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 9, 2001 | 76th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 33 | Jan 14, 1997 - Jan 12, 1999 | 75th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 33 | Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 14, 1997 | 74th | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces | |
| H | 33 | May 4, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 | 73rd (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) | Democrat | Corpus Christi / Nueces | Nueces |
(1) Proclamation, 8/29/2006, Ordering special election in House District 33 on 11/7/2006 to serve unexpired term of Vilma Luna. Governor Rick Perry.
(2) Solomon Ortiz in special election 11/7/2006, sworn 11/25/2006, succeeded unexpired term of Vilma Luna, resigned effective 7/31/2006. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019.
(3) Texas Employment Commission appointment letters, 2/10/1993 and 2/18/1993. Governor Ann W. Richards.
(4) 73rd Legislature - Roll of Members-Elect, 1/12/1993, p. 4. House Journal.
(5) 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.
(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, State Representative District 33. Texas Secretary of State - Texas Official General Election Returns [Including Primary], 1936.
Terms of Service top
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House District 33
Jan 11, 2005 - Jul 31, 2006 Legislatures: 79th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 33
Jan 14, 2003 - Jan 11, 2005 Legislatures: 78th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 33
Jan 9, 2001 - Jan 14, 2003 Legislatures: 77th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 33
Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 9, 2001 Legislatures: 76th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 33
Jan 14, 1997 - Jan 12, 1999 Legislatures: 75th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 33
Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 14, 1997 Legislatures: 74th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
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House District 33
May 4, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 Legislatures: 73rd (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Corpus Christi / Nueces Counties in district: Nueces |
(1) Proclamation, 8/29/2006, Ordering special election in House District 33 on 11/7/2006 to serve unexpired term of Vilma Luna. Governor Rick Perry.
(2) Solomon Ortiz in special election 11/7/2006, sworn 11/25/2006, succeeded unexpired term of Vilma Luna, resigned effective 7/31/2006. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019.
(3) Texas Employment Commission appointment letters, 2/10/1993 and 2/18/1993. Governor Ann W. Richards.
(4) 73rd Legislature - Roll of Members-Elect, 1/12/1993, p. 4. House Journal.
(5) 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.
(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, State Representative District 33. Texas Secretary of State - Texas Official General Election Returns [Including Primary], 1936.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- Mentioned in 74th Legislature, R.S., HCR 122, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first female legislators. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
Biographical Sketches
- Photo and biographical sketch, Hispanic Journal, 2000 Legislative Guide, 2000.
Other Resources
- Photo, political affiliation, and committee assignment. Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
- Mentioned in "Politicos Conflictivos: Lawsuits, Kickbacks, and the Boogie Man Sink Corpus Christi Democrats Into Disarray," 1/30/2004. Texas Observer.
- Vilma Luna. Texas State Cemetery.
Photographs
- Photograph. Vilma Luna, 79th Legislature, Members of the 79th Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
- Photograph. Vilma Luna, 78th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Vilma Luna, 77th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Vilma Luna, 76th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Vilma Luna, 75th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Vilma Luna, 74th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Vilma Luna, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph, Flip Book Photographs: Texas House of Representatives, 74th Legislature, 1995.
- Photograph, Flip Book Photographs: Texas House of Representatives, 79th Legislature, 2005.
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 73rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 74th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 75th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 76th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 77th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 78th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 79th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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79th R.S. - 2005
Appropriations (Vice Chair) Calendars Ways and Means | ||
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78th R.S. - 2003
Appropriations (Vice Chair) Calendars Public School Finance, Select (Vice Chair) Public School Finance, Select Public School Finance, Select Subcommittee on Completion and Dropout Rates Public School Finance, Select Subcommittee on Cost Adjustments Public School Finance, Select Subcommittee on Tax Public School Finance, Select, Executive Committee Redistricting Redistricting Subcommittee on Congressional Redistricting One Ways and Means | ||
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77th R.S. - 2001
Appropriations Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government Economic Development House Administration (Vice Chair) Redistricting | ||
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76th R.S. - 1999
Appropriations Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government Economic Development House Administration (Vice Chair) | ||
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75th R.S. - 1997
Economic Development House Administration (Vice Chair) Judicial Affairs | ||
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74th R.S. - 1995
Economic Development Public Safety | ||
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73rd R.S. - 1993
Public Safety |
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