Christina Morales
Christina Morales | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 145th district | |
| Assumed office March 18, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Alvarado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1968[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service |
Christina Morales (born April 13, 1968) is a Texas Democratic politician serving in the Texas House of Representatives for district 145.
Personal life
[edit]Morales' grandfather, Felix H. Morales, opened KLVL the first Spanish speaking radio station that reported news for the Gulf Coast. At the age of 23, following the death of her grandmother, Morales took over the funeral home ran by the family. Morales has 2 children and 2 twin grandchildren. She is Hispanic.[2]
Community involvement
[edit]Morales, in 1997, founded the Annual Morales Back to School Supplies Giveaway. The program helps low income children in Houston get supplies needed for school. Morales serves as CEO of the program.[2]
Political career
[edit]In the spring of 2019, Morales was elected to represent district 145 in the Texas House of Representatives.[2] She was sworn in on March 18, 2019 succeeding Carol Alvarado.[3] Additionally, Morales has served as a board member of several organizations.[2] She is affiliated with the Democratic Party.[3]
Morales is vying to be the replacement Democratic nominee for Texas's 18th congressional district following the death of Sheila Jackson Lee.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Christina Morales - Texas State Directory Online".
- ^ a b c d "Texas House of Representatives". Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ^ Walsh, Andrew Schneider, Dominic Anthony (2 August 2024). "Sylvester Turner, Amanda Edwards among candidates vying for Sheila Jackson Lee's open seat". Houston Public Media.
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- Politicians from Houston
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Women state legislators in Texas
- Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in Texas
- Hispanic and Latino American women in politics
- Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives
- Living people
- 1968 births
- 21st-century members of the Texas Legislature