Frank Tejeda
Frank Mariano Tejeda | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 28th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 30, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Ciro Rodriguez |
| Member of the Texas State Senate from District 19 | |
| In office January 13, 1987 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Kothmann |
| Succeeded by | Gregory Luna |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 1977 – January 13, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Dramberger |
| Succeeded by | Ciro Rodriguez |
| Constituency | 118th district (1983-87) District 57-B (1977-83) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1945 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 1997 (aged 51) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cecilia Tejeda (divorced) |
| Children | 3 (2 daughters, 1 son) |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1963-1967 (active) 1967-1997 (reserve) |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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Frank Mariano Tejeda (October 2, 1945 – January 30, 1997) was an American Democratic politician from Texas. A native of San Antonio, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and upon returning to Texas, went into politics. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1976 to 1987, in the Texas Senate from 1987 to 1993, and finally in the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 28th congressional district from 1993 until his death.