Ana Hernandez
Ana Hernandez | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 143rd district | |
| Assumed office December 20, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Moreno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1978 Attorney |
Ana E. Hernandez (born August 25, 1978) is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. Since her election in 2005 (in a special election filling the unexpired term of Rep. Joe Moreno, who was killed in a car crash in May 2005), she has represented District 143, part of Houston including areas of Magnolia, Manchester, Port Houston, Cimarron and Denver Harbor, the cities of Galena Park and Jacinto City, and portions of Pasadena and Channelview.[1]
Personal life and education
Hernandez was born in
Career
Before being elected herself, Hernandez worked for Texas state representatives Jessica Farrar and Joe E. Moreno, and also interned for state senator Rodney Ellis.[4] Hernandez was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in a special election in 2005. Hernandez is a member of the County Affairs Committee and the Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee.[3]
Hernandez strongly supported the Texas "sanctuary city bill" that would prohibit police from enforcing federal immigration law.[2]
Hernandez is also an attorney at Mostyn Law Firm, and serves on the board of directors of the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston.[3]
References
- ^ Representative Ana E. Hernandez Archived July 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Whittaker, Richard (10 May 2011). "'I am Not a Problem That Must be Handled'". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Rep. Hernandez Luna, Ana". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ "State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna". Texas Tribune. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Ana Hernandez official TX House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Ana E. Hernandez (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Ana Hernandez
- 2006 campaign contributions
