Martin Garcia

Full Name: Martin Enrique Garcia, Jr.
Date of birth: June 8, 1940
Date of death: November 6, 2022

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 46-3 Sep 20, 1972 - Jan 9, 1973 62nd (1) (2) (3)   Democrat Raymondville / Willacy   Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy

(1) 62nd Legislature, 4th Called Session - Oath of Office, 9/20/1972, p. 21. House Journal.
(2) Martin E. Garcia, in special election 9/16/1972, sworn 9/20/1972, succeeded Joseph A. Garcia, Jr., resigned 7/31/1972. Served 62nd 4th Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 9/20/1972. Oaths of Office.

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House District 46-3
Sep 20, 1972 - Jan 9, 1973
Legislatures: 62nd (1) (2) (3)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Raymondville / Willacy
Counties in district: Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy

(1) 62nd Legislature, 4th Called Session - Oath of Office, 9/20/1972, p. 21. House Journal.
(2) Martin E. Garcia, in special election 9/16/1972, sworn 9/20/1972, succeeded Joseph A. Garcia, Jr., resigned 7/31/1972. Served 62nd 4th Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 9/20/1972. Oaths of Office.

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Selected newspaper articles

Biographical Sketches

  • Obituary, Dr. Martin Enrique Garcia, 11/6/2022. Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.
  • Biographical sketch, retirement from veterinary practice, "Dr. Garcia says adios to faithful customers, retires," by Tony Vindell, 9/7/2011, p. 5. Raymondville Chronicle-News.
  • Biographical sketch included in Tejano Struggle for Representation, 2004.

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

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