Eduardo Andres Lucio III (born December 19, 1978) is a former Democratic member of the

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, having represented Texas's 38th District from 2007 until 2021.

Early life and education

Lucio was born and raised in Brownsville,

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. He attended James Pace High School in Brownsville. Upon graduation, he attended

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on an athletic scholarship. He later received a BBA from the

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. In 2005, he received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the

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Election history

Lucio was first elected to the

in 2006. He won re-election in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. Lucio represented District 38, which is composed of the southwest region of Cameron County. On January 18, 2022, Lucio announced he would resign in order to focus on his personal life. His resignation was effective on January 31, 2022.

2006

2008

In 2008, Lucio ran unopposed for the first time.

2010

In 2010, Lucio ran unopposed for a second time.

2012

2014

2016

In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.

2018

In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.

2020

Personal life

Lucio is currently an attorney in South Texas focusing on water law and policy. Lucio is a franchise owner for

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and Romeo's Pizza in South Texas. His father,

Eddie Lucio Jr. Eduardo Andres Lucio Jr. (born January 20, 1946) is a Democratic politician who served in the Texas Senate, representing the 27th District from 1991 to 2023. Lucio also previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 1991 ...

, is a Democratic member of the

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References

External links

Texas House of Representatives - Eddie Lucio III
official TX House website
Project Vote Smart - Representative Eddie Lucio III (TX)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Eddie Lucio III
2006
campaign contributions
Eddie Lucio III's Myspace Profile
Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives 1978 births Living people People from Brownsville, Texas Texas lawyers University of Texas alumni University of Texas School of Law alumni 21st-century American politicians {{Texas-politician-stub