Eddie Lucio
Eddie Lucio (Democratic Party) was a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office in 1991. He left office on January 10, 2023.
Lucio (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 27. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Lucio served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1986 to 1990.
Biography
Lucio graduated with a B.S. from the University of Texas Pan American.
Lucio worked as a teacher in the Brownsville Independent School District before pursuing public office. He served as Cameron County treasurer in 1970 and as Cameron County commissioner from 1979 to 1982. Lucio then served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives. As of June 2020, he was president and chief executive officer of Rio Shelters, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Lucio was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee, Vice chair
- Finance Committee, Vice chair
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee
2019-2020
Lucio was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Health Committee
- Insurance Committee, Chair
- Education Committee, Vice-Chair
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Chair
- Veteran Affairs & Border Security Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Intergovernmental Relations, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
| • Veteran Affairs & Border Security |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lucio served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Natural Resources and Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Intergovernmental Relations, Chair |
| • Veteran Affairs & Military Installations |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lucio served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business & Commerce |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Finance |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lucio served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • International Relations and Trade, Chair |
| • Business & Commerce |
| • Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • State Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2022
Eddie Lucio did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas State Senate District 27
Incumbent Eddie Lucio defeated Vanessa Tijerina in the general election for Texas State Senate District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eddie Lucio (D) | 64.8 | 134,035 |
 | Vanessa Tijerina (R) | 35.2 | 72,768 | |
| Total votes: 206,803 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Senate District 27
Incumbent Eddie Lucio defeated Sara Stapleton-Barrera in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Senate District 27 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eddie Lucio | 53.5 | 16,942 |
 | Sara Stapleton-Barrera | 46.5 | 14,702 | |
| Total votes: 31,644 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 27
Incumbent Eddie Lucio and Sara Stapleton-Barrera advanced to a runoff. They defeated Ruben Cortez Jr. in the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 27 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eddie Lucio | 49.8 | 31,046 |
| ✔ | | Sara Stapleton-Barrera | 35.6 | 22,221 |
 | Ruben Cortez Jr. | 14.6 | 9,122 | |
| Total votes: 62,389 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 27
Vanessa Tijerina advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 27 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vanessa Tijerina | 100.0 | 11,343 |
| Total votes: 11,343 | |||
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Campaign finance
2016
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Texas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Eddie Lucio ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 27 general election.[3]
| Texas State Senate, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Eddie Lucio Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 135,945 | |
| Total Votes | 135,945 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Eddie Lucio defeated O. Rodriguez Haro in the Texas State Senate District 27 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Texas State Senate, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Eddie Lucio Incumbent |
83.59% | 47,062 | |
| Democratic | O. Rodriguez Haro | 16.41% | 9,237 | |
| Total Votes | 56,299 | |||
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.[6]
2008
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 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) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Eddie Lucio (D)
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111,596 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign website
The following was found on Lucio's 2020 campaign website:
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A leader on education, healthcare and economic development, Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations. The Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas recently honored Lucio with their “Legislative Hero Award” for his achievements benefitting the families of fallen police officers. ... Senator Lucio has championed healthcare for children with disabilities, equity in public schools, and veterans’ issues. A relentless advocate for the Rio Grande Valley and the ranch lands of the coastal bend, he improved access to higher education to strengthen the South Texas economy. His legislation authorized the creation of several colleges and universities in Rio Grande Valley including the University of Texas at Brownsville, a legacy institution to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), South Texas College (which now boasts an enrollment of over 30,000 students) and he is heralded as the father of the Regional Academic Health Center, a legacy institution to the UTRGV School of Medicine. During his tenure as a member of the powerful Finance Committee, Lucio worked to secure state funding for South Texas infrastructure, which contributed to the designation of the first interstates in the Rio Grande Valley. Lucio is also the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Education Committee. He played a pivotal role in safeguarding our most precious Texans by passing legislation requiring three-point lap shoulder belts on new school buses, and by expanding access to school nutrition programs.[8][9] |
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Texas State Legislature was not in session.
2021
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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was not in session. |
2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[10] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[11]
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the Texas State Legislature was in its 82nd legislative session from January 11 through May 30. A special session was called for May 31 through June 29.[11]
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Personal
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Lucio and his wife, Minnie, have two children: Lynda Anne and Eddie.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed July 9, 2020
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Eddie Lucio's 2020 campaign website, "Biography," accessed July 9, 2020
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Texas State Senate District 27 1991-2023 |
Succeeded by Morgan LaMantia (D) |
