Ana Hernandez | |
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| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the 143rd district | |
| Assumed office December 20, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Moreno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1978-08-25)August 25, 1978 (age 46) Reynosa, Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Pasadena, Texas |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Ana E. Hernandez (born August 25, 1978) is aDemocratic member of theTexas 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]
Hernandez was born inReynosa, Mexico. She was brought to the US while still an infant, as her parents had workvisas. Her parents overstayed their visas, but Hernandez became apermanent resident and eventually acitizen after theImmigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.[2] Hernandez was raised inPasadena, Texas, where she attended Sam Rayburn High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from theUniversity of Houston, majoring in political science and psychology. She then attended theUniversity of Texas, earning a J.D. Hernandez has one son.[3] Hernandez attended aPeace Corps summer internship inSouth Africa, and also studied abroad inChina andSydney, Australia.[3]
Before being elected herself, Hernandez worked for Texas state representativesJessica Farrar andJoe E. Moreno, and also interned for state senatorRodney Ellis.[4] Hernandez was first elected to theTexas 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 ofHouston.[3]
