AUSTIN – The Hispanic Republican Conference (HRC) of the Texas Legislature has named John V. Garza “Freshman Legislator of the Year.” The Hispanic Republican Conference consists of 32 Representatives (17 of whom are freshmen) who are either of Hispanic descent or represent districts with over 30% Hispanic population.
The Hispanic Republican Conference of the Texas Legislature was organized in 2011 by six Hispanic Representatives (Garza, L. Gonzales, Torres, Aliseda, Margo and Peña). The 82nd Legislature was the first with a sizable number of Hispanic Republican members. Read more »