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Poncho Nevarez
Poncho Nevarez (Democratic Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 74. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Nevarez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 74. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On November 8, 2019, Nevarez announced that he would not seek re-election to the state House in 2020.[1]
Biography
Nevarez earned his bachelor's in government from the University of Texas. He then received his J.D. from St. Mary's University.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Nevarez was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Calendars |
| • General Investigating & Ethics |
| • Homeland Security & Public Safety, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nevarez served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Homeland Security & Public Safety, Vice-Chair |
| • Local & Consent Calendars |
| • Natural Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Nevarez served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Culture, Recreation, & Tourism |
| • International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Rules & Resolutions |
Campaign themes
2012
Nevarez stated the following in a submission to Ballotpedia: "We hope to lead our District in education, not just at the primary and secondary levels but in higher education. Our communities require that university be an attainable and a ready goal for our kids. We want our district to continue to be a leader in the energy industry. We hope to contribute positively for our citizens to the ever-growing debate over water... House District 74 is the largest House district in the country. Twelve counties with the two of the largest counties, geographically, in the country. It is as diverse as it is big. 74 is almost mythical in its grandeur. We will work hard to represent it well."
Elections
2020
Poncho Nevarez did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent Poncho Nevarez won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Poncho Nevarez (D) | 100.0 | 25,439 |
| Total votes: 25,439 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent Poncho Nevarez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Poncho Nevarez | 100.0 | 11,256 |
| Total votes: 11,256 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives 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 Poncho Nevarez ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 74 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 74 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Poncho Nevarez Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 31,724 | |
| Total Votes | 31,724 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Poncho Nevarez ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 74 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 74 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Poncho Nevarez Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Incumbent Alfonso "Poncho" Nevárez was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Nevarez won election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 74. Nevarez defeated Robert Garza and Efrain Valdez in the May 29 primary election and defeated Thomas C. Kincaid (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Poncho Nevarez |
60.4% | 22,666 | |
| Republican | Thomas Kincaid | 39.6% | 14,870 | |
| Total Votes | 37,536 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Poncho Nevarez |
53.8% | 8,321 |
| Robert Garza | 28.3% | 4,372 |
| Efrain Valdez | 17.9% | 2,774 |
| Total Votes | 15,467 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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In 2016, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
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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Noteworthy events
Arrest warrant issued for Nevarez
Nevarez turned himself in to authorities to be processed for felony charges of possession of a controlled substance on November 14, 2019. This followed a warrant that was issued for his arrest. The warrant was issued after surveillance allegedly captured him dropping an envelope containing cocaine at the Austin airport. The enveloped allegedly had Nevarez's House seal on it.[12][13]
After Nevarez turned himself in, Republican Reps. Phil King, James White, and Jeff Leach asked for Nevarez's removal as chairman and member of the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee and as vice chair and member of the Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety. House Speaker Dennis Bonnen stated that House rules prevented him from doing so.[14]
“It appears that Representative Nevarez is prepared to accept responsibility for his actions and we are hopeful that he is fully committed to getting any physical, mental, and spiritual help that he needs,” they wrote. “Nonetheless, as House Members and Committee Chairmen, it is our responsibility to ensure that the important work of this legislative body and the trust bestowed on our Chamber by the people of Texas is never compromised.”[13]
After the warrant was issued for Nevarez's arrest, he said, "I do not have anyone to blame but myself." He added that he planned to seek treatment. "I accept this because it is true and it will help me get better.”[12]
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Poncho Nevarez on Facebook
- Poncho Nevarez on Twitter
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "State Rep. Poncho Nevárez won't seek reelection in 2020," November 8, 2019
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 The Texas Tribune, "Arrest warrant issued for state Rep. Poncho Nevárez after he was caught on tape dropping envelope with cocaine," November 14, 2019
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Texas Tribune, "State Rep. Poncho Nevárez turns himself in to authorities after dropping envelope with cocaine," November 15, 2019
- ↑ Reform Austin, "Poncho Nevarez committee chairmanship safe for now," November 18, 2019
