Rick Noriega
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Richard Joel Noriega (born January 8, 1958) is a former American politician and retired major general in the Texas Army National Guard who is currently director of Harris County Universal Services (HCUS).[1] From 1998 to 2009, Noriega was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 145, representing eastern portions of Houston.
Quick Facts Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 145th district, Preceded by ...
Rick Noriega | |
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 145th district | |
In office January 14, 1999 ā January 13, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Diana Davila |
Succeeded by | Carol Alvarado |
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Born | (1958-01-08) January 8, 1958 (age 66) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Alvin Community College University of Houston (BA) Harvard University (MPA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1979ā2018 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Texas Army National Guard |
Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
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In 2008, Noriega was the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn.[2] Cornyn would win reelection with 54.8% to Noriega's 42.8%.