Mario Gallegos Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Gallegos in 2012 | |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1995–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Shelley |
| Succeeded by | Sylvia Garcia |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 143rd district | |
| In office 1991–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Luna, III |
| Succeeded by | Gerard Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mario Valentin Gallegos Jr. September 8, 1950 |
| Died | October 16, 2012 (aged 62) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery Houston, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Houston, Texas |
| Alma mater | Univ. of Houston–Downtown |
| Profession | Firefighter |
Mario Valentin Gallegos Jr. (September 8, 1950 – October 16, 2012)[1] was an American Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Texas. He was the senator from District 6 in the Texas Senate, which serves a portion of Harris County.
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (September 13, 2002). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2006.