Abraham Kazen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 23rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | New established district |
| Succeeded by | Albert Bustamante |
| Member of the Texas State Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1953–1967 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Shofner |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Connally |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| In office 1947–1953 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1919 Laredo, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1987 (aged 68) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Laredo, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Connie Raymond |
| Relations | George P. Kazen (nephew) |
| Children | five |
| Residence(s) | Laredo, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin Cumberland School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Army Air Corps |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | North Africa, Sicily, and Italy in World War II |
Abraham Kazen Jr., usually known as Chick Kazen (January 17, 1919 – November 29, 1987), was a U.S. Representative from Texas's 23rd congressional district, the first to serve in that particular position. Elected in 1966, Kazen served until 1985, having been defeated in the 1984 Democratic primary election by Albert G. Bustamante.