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Eddie Lucio
| Eddie Lucio | ||
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| Texas State Senate, District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $7,200/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Pharmacy | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lucio graduated with a B.S. from The University of Texas Pan American and was a House member from 1986 to 1990.
In addition to being a senator, Lucio is also President/Chief Executive Officer of Rio Shelters, Incorporated. Prior to this position, he was also advertising executive. Lucio has also served as the Cameron County Commissioner from 1979 to 1982 and also held the position of Cameron County Treasurer in 1970.[2]
District 27
Eddie Lucio represents District 27, which includes the county of Hidalgo, Texas.[3] Lucio will not be seeking re-election for the U.S. House seat in the 2012 election.[4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lucio served on the following committees:
| Texas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business & Commerce | ||||
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
Edie Lucio served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • International Relations and Trade, Chair | ||||
| • Business & Commerce | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012
Lucio ran in the 2012 election for Texas State Senate, District 27. Lucio ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[5]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Lucio won re-election to the 27th District Seat in the Texas State Senate.[6]
Lucio raised $401,564 for his campaign.[7]
| Texas State Senate, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Eddie Lucio (D)
|
111,596 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, a year in which Lucio was up for re-election, he collected $401,564 in donations. [8]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | $25,667 |
| Border Health | $25,000 |
| Bob Perry | $23,000 |
| Texas Association of Realtors | $12,500 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Lucio was up for re-election, he collected $274,028 in donations. [9]
His largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | $6,000 |
| A total of six donors each contributing: | $5,000 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Lucio was up for re-election, he collected $419,633 in donations. [10]
His largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lucio Jr., Eddie | $6,000 |
| Lucio Jr., Senator Eduardo | $5,000 |
| Perry, Bob J. and Doylene | $13,500 |
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | $7,500 |
| Texas Association of Mortgage Brokers | $7,300 |
Scorecards
Empower Texans Fiscal Responsibility Index
Empower Texans produces the Fiscal Responsibility Index as "a measurement of how lawmakers perform on size and role of government issues." The index uses "exemplar votes on core budget and free enterprise issues that demonstrate legislators' governing philosophy."[11] Legislators are graded along a standard grading scale, receiving grades A through F based on their performance during the legislative session.
2011
Eddie Lucio received a grade of F on the 2011 Fiscal Responsibility Index.
Personal
Lucio was born on January 20, 1946 in Brownsville, Tx. He and his wife, Minnie, have two children: Lynda Anne and Eddie.
External links
- Eddie Lucio Personal Website
- Official website of Eddie Lucio
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Official website of Eddie Lucio
- ↑ Eddie Lucio from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Texas Senate Districts by Number
- ↑ "Lucio Jr. won't run for U.S. House seat"', "The Brownsville Herald", June 20, 2011
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State - 2012 Election and Candidate Information
- ↑ Election Results, Texas State Senate, District 27
- ↑ Campaign Donations, Texas State Senate, District 27
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Eddie Lucio
- ↑ 2004 Follow the Money
- ↑ 2002 Follow the Money
- ↑ Empower Texans, "Fiscal Responsibility Index"
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| Preceded by NA |
Texas Senate District 27 1991-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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