Frank Mariano Tejeda | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 28th district | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 30, 1997 | |
Preceded by | District created following 1990 census |
Succeeded by | Ciro Rodriguez |
Member of the Texas State Senate from District 19 | |
In office January 13, 1987 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Glenn Kothmann |
Succeeded by | Gregory Luna |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 11, 1977 – January 13, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Tony Dramberger |
Succeeded by | Ciro Rodriguez |
Constituency | 118th district (1983-87) District 57-B (1977-83) |
Personal details | |
Born | San Antonio, Texas | October 2, 1945
Died | January 30, 1997 | (aged 51)
Resting place | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Cecilia Tejeda |
Children | 3 (2 daughters, 1 son) |
Alma mater | St. Mary's University |
Profession | Lawyer; politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1963-1967 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Vietnam 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).