Roberto R. Alonzo (born December 25, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 104th District from 1993 to 2019. Alonzo was defeated in the Democratic primary on March 6, 2018 by Jessica González.[2]
Beto Alonzo | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office January 14, 2003 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Domingo García |
| Succeeded by | Jessica González |
| In office January 12, 1993 – January 14, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Repp[1] |
| Succeeded by | Domingo García |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1956 Crystal City, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sylvana |
| Residence | Dallas |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) Texas Southern University (JD) |
Education
editAlonzo is an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
Political career
editIn 2017, during the 85th Texas Legislature, Representative Alonzo helped lead the fight against Senate Bill 4 by referencing the Chicano bogeyman known as "el cucuy". Rep. Alonzo's use of "el cucuy" attempted to communicate to his Republican colleagues the negative psychological effects legislation such as SB4 would have on immigrant communities.[3]
Representative Alonzo drew the ire of some Dallas residents over a housing dispute.[4] Alonzo ran for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2020 triggering a runoff for the Democratic Party nomination with Chrysta Castañeda.
References
edit- ^ "Legislative Reference Library". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ Walters, Edgar (March 6, 2018). "Texas Rep. Dawnna Dukes and three other Democrats lose their state House seats". Texas Tribune. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ "85th Legislative Session". April 27, 2017. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Alt URL
- ^ Young, Stephen (May 29, 2017). "The 5 Best and 5 Worst North Texas Legislators of the 2017 Session". Dallas Observer. Retrieved March 8, 2018.Celeste, ERic (May 9, 2017). "Will the Alonzos Kill Eric Johnson's West Dallas Housing Bill?". Dallas Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
External links
edit- Texas House of Representatives - Roberto R. Alonzo official TX House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Roberto R. Alonzo (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Roberto R. Alonzo