Irma Lerma Rangel
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Irma Lerma Rangel (May 15, 1931 – March 18, 2003) was an attorney and Democratic state legislator based in Kingsville, Texas. She was the first Mexican-American woman elected to serve in the Texas House of Representatives and the first Mexican-American female attorney in Kingsville.[1][2]
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Quick Facts Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 43rd district, Preceded by ...
Irma Lerma Rangel | |
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
In office January 14, 2003 – March 18, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Tracy O. King |
Succeeded by | Juan M. Escobar |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
In office January 12, 1993 – January 14, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Eddie Cavazos |
Succeeded by | Gabi Canales (Redistricting) |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
In office January 11, 1983 – January 12, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Wilhelmina Ruth Delco |
Succeeded by | René Orlando Oliveira (Redistricting) |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
In office January 11, 1977 – January 11, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Greg Montoya |
Succeeded by | Gerald Hill (Redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-05-15)May 15, 1931 Starr County, Texas, U.S. |
Died | March 18, 2003(2003-03-18) (aged 71) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University–Kingsville St. Mary's University Law School |
Occupation | Activist, educator, lawyer |
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