Frank Tejeda
| Frank Mariano Tejeda | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 28th district |
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In office January 3, 1993 – January 30, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | District created following 1990 census |
| Succeeded by | Ciro D. Rodriguez |
| Member of the Texas State Senate from District 19 | |
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In office 1987–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn Kothmann |
| Succeeded by | Gregory Luna |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 18 | |
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In office 1976–1987 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 2, 1945 San Antonio, Texas |
| Died | January 30, 1997 (aged 51) |
| Resting place |
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cecilia Tejeda |
| Children | 3 (2 daughters, 1 son) |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's University |
| Profession | Lawyer; politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1963-1967 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Frank Mariano Tejeda (October 2, 1945 – January 30, 1997) was a decorated United States Marine and an American Democratic politician from Texas. He served in the Texas House of Representatives (1976–1987), the Texas Senate (1987–1993), and in the United States House of Representatives (1993–1997).
Frank M. Tejeda was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended St. Leo's Catholic School and graduated from Harlandale High School.
He served in the United States Marine Corps and was wounded in action during the Vietnam War (1963–1967). He was decorated for valor with the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. Tejeda reached the rank of Major in the Marine Corps Reserves.
After his Marine Corps service, he earned his bachelor's degree in 1970 from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, and his J.D. in 1974 from University of California, Berkeley Law School.
Tejeda began his political career in the Texas Legislature. He served in the Texas House from 1976 to 1987, and then in the Texas Senate from 1987 to 1993. While serving in the legislature, he earned two master's degrees — in 1980, he received an M.A. from Harvard University, and in 1989, an LL.M. from Yale Law School.
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