Mexican American Legislative Caucus

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The Mexican American Legislative Caucus is a 501(c)(6) non-profit, non-partisan organization composed of members of the Texas House of Representatives committed to addressing issues of particular importance to Latinos across the state.

History

The Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) was founded in 1973 in the Texas House of Representatives by a small group of lawmakers of Mexican American heritage for the purpose of strengthening their numbers and better representing a united Latino constituency across the state.

In the 1990s, recognizing the growth of the Hispanic population in Texas and anticipating a new ethnic majority, MALC opened membership eligibility to House members of any race or ethnicity who represent majority-Latino constituencies.

Mission

Latinos today represent Texas’ fastest growing political and economic sector. To meet the needs of this rapidly growing population, MALC serves as an information clearinghouse to Caucus members and non-members alike. By researching the implications of policy on Texas' Hispanic communities and by voting together, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus ensures that the interests of all Texans are represented.

MALC’s educational outreach initiatives, conducted between bi-annual sessions of the Texas Legislature, strive to raise the level of Latino engagement in Texas government and politics.

Membership

In 2011, MALC has a membership of 39 House members from all parts of the state, and is the second-largest caucus in Texas. MALC members vote as a bloc on consequential matters for Latino constituents.

2011 Officers

Chairman Trey Martinez Fischer San Antonio

Vice-Chairman Eddie Rodriguez Austin

Secretary Armando "Mando" Martinez Weslaco

Treasurer Roland Gutierrez San Antonio

Legal Counsel Veronica Gonzales McAllen

Jose Aliseda Beeville

Roberto Alonzo Dallas

Carol Alvarado Houston

Rafael M. Anchía Dallas

Lon Burnam Fort Worth

Joaquín Castro San Antonio

Garnet Coleman Houston

Dawnna Dukes Austin

Joe Farias San Antonio

Jessica Farrar Houston

Pete Gallego Alpine

John Garza San Antonio

Larry Gonzales Round Rock

Naomi Gonzalez El Paso

Ryan Guillen Rio Grande City

Ana E. Hernández Luna Houston

Scott Hochberg Houston

Tracy O. King Eagle Pass

Jose Manuel Lozano Kingsville

Eddie Lucio, III San Benito

Dee Margo El Paso

Marisa Marquez El Paso

Ruth McClendon San Antonio

José Menéndez San Antonio

Sergio Muñoz Mission

Elliott Naishtat Austin

René Oliveira Brownsville

Aaron Peña Edinburg

Joseph Picket El Paso

Chente Quintanilla El Paso

Richard Peña Raymond Laredo

Raul Torres Corpus Christi

Michael Villarreal San Antonio

Armando Walle Houston

See also

• National Association of Latino Elected Officials

Sources

External links

• Official site
• Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation
• Texas Hispanic Research Council