Carlos H. Cascos
Carlos H. Cascos (born in Matamoros, Mexico) is a former Republican Texas secretary of state. He served in the office from March 7, 2015 to January 4, 2017.[1][2][3]
Cascos was previously the judge for the Cameron County Court in Texas. He was first elected to the bench in 2006.[4][5] He was re-elected on November 4, 2014, for a term that began on January 1, 2015, and was set to expire on December 31, 2018.[6]
Biography
Cascos was born in Mexico but his family immigrated to the United States during his childhood. He became a permanent resident and citizen during his high school years. Cascos worked as a certified public accountant prior to his judicial career.[1]
Education
- B.A., University of Texas at Austin (1974)[7]
Political career
Texas Secretary of State (2015-2017)
Cascos was first appointed to the secretary's office in November 2014 by Gov. Abbott (R). Cascos, declaring his intention to accept the office, stated:
| “ | While my heart and roots are here in Cameron County, I owe it to my constituents — and Texans across the Rio Grande Valley — to accept this appointment, subject to Senate confirmation, and ensure that the voices of South Texas are heard at the highest levels of state government. Governor-elect Abbott’s decision to choose someone from South Texas as his first appointment demonstrates his continued commitment to the Rio Grande Valley.[8][9] | ” |
He was confirmed by the Texas State Senate on February 18, 2015 and was sworn into office on March 7, 2015. He served until January 4, 2017.[10][1][3]
Cameron County Judge (2006-2015)
Cascos served as Cameron County Judge from 2006 until his appointment as secretary of state in 2015.[7]
Texas Department of Public Safety Commission (2004-2006)
Cascos served as the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety Commission from 2004 to 2006. He was appointed to the office by Gov. Rick Perry (R).[7]
Cameron County Commission (1991-2002)
Cascos served as a Cameron County Commissioner from 1991 to 2002.[7]
Elections
2014
- See also: Texas judicial elections, 2014
Cascos ran for re-election to the Cameron County Court. He defeated James M. Dickens III in the March 4 primary by winning 66.7 percent of the vote. Cascos won re-election in the November 4 general election by defeating Joe G. Rivera with 53.8 percent of the vote.[5][11][12]
2010
Cascos defeated Eddie Trevino, Jr. in the general election for the Cameron County Court.[13]
Appointments
2014
Cascos was appointed to the secretary's office on November 11, 2014.[8]
Personal
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Cascos and his wife, Aurora, have two daughters.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Texas Secretary of State, "Carlos Cascos Sworn in as Secretary of State," March 7, 2015
- ↑ Abbott Governor, "Governor-Elect Abbott announces Judge Carlos Cascos as secretary of state nominee," November 11, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Austin Business Journal, "Austin attorney named Texas Secretary of State," December 6, 2016
- ↑ Texas Courts Online, "Directory of Trial Courts by County," February 27, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County (A-L)"
- ↑ Judgepedia.org, “Judicial selection in Texas,” accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Department of Transportation, "Carlos H. Cascos, CPA," accessed September 5, 2014
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Monitor, "Abbott taps Cascos," November 11, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Carlos Cascos confirmed as Texas Secretary of State," February 18, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County (M-Z)" (Search "Cameron")
- ↑ Cameron County Elections Department, "2014 Primary Election Unofficial Results," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ The Brownsville Herald, "Latest Election Results," November 2, 2010
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Texas Secretary of State 2015-2017 |
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