Norma Chávez

Norma Chávez DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Norma ChávezDEMDemocrat American politician
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Norma Chávez (born 29 June 1960) served seven terms as a member of the Democratic Party in the Texas House of Representatives representing District 76 (which includes part of El Paso County). She was defeated for re-election by Naomi Gonzalez in the Democratic primary runoff held on April 13, 2010, and left office in January 2011. In 2009, she opposed an El Paso county ethics bill, causing controversy. She also was featured on the Texas Monthly's "Dishonorable Mention" list because she engaged in a feud with state representative Marisa Marquez, whom she texted, "U ridiculed my education every drunk opportunity u had. U R not my friend" after Marquez had allegedly ridiculed her while drunk at a lobbyist party. She held a $3,529 graduation party, well attended by Republican and Democratic lawmakers (featuring mariachis, a barbecue lunch and cake) paid for by lobbyists.

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Education6 - 6 of 4
University of Texas at Austin
BA Government
2009
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Attended
2002
University of Texas, El Paso
Attended
San Angelo State University
Attended
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Representative
Texas State House of Representatives
1997 - 2011
Manager
NCN Texaco Family Owned Business
1990 - 2006
Founder
Texico Communications & Productions
2003 - Current
Producer
"Border Talk" Radio Talk Show
Other Experience1 - 6 of 6
Public Action Organizer
United Farm Workers of America Union
1994 - 1996
Former Chair
Border and International Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member
Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Human Services Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Rules and Resolutions Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
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