Frank Tejeda

Frank Mariano Tejeda
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 28th district
In office
January 3, 1993 – January 30, 1997
Preceded byDistrict created following 1990 census
Succeeded byCiro Rodriguez
Member of the Texas State Senate from District 19
In office
January 13, 1987 – January 3, 1993
Preceded byGlenn Kothmann
Succeeded byGregory Luna
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 11, 1977 – January 13, 1987
Preceded byTony Dramberger
Succeeded byCiro Rodriguez
Constituency118th district (1983-87)
District 57-B (1977-83)
Personal details
Born(1945-10-02)October 2, 1945
San Antonio, Texas
DiedJanuary 30, 1997(1997-01-30) (aged 51)
Resting placeFort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio, Texas
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCecilia Tejeda
Children3 (2 daughters, 1 son)
Alma materSt. Mary's University
ProfessionLawyer; politician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1963-1967
RankMajor
Battles/warsVietnam War

Frank Mariano Tejeda (October 2, 1945 – January 30, 1997) was a decorated United States Marine and an American Democratic politician from Texas. He served in the Texas House of Representatives (1976–1987), the Texas Senate (1987–1993), and in the United States House of Representatives (1993–1997).