Carlos F. Truan
Carlos Flores Truan Sr. (June 9, 1935 – April 10, 2012), was an American businessman from Corpus Christi, Texas, who served for thirty-four years as a Democrat in both houses of the Texas Legislature. He was a state representative from 1969 to 1977 and a senator from 1977 until his retirement in 2003.
Carlos Flores Truan Sr. | |
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Traun in 2008, campaigning for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign | |
| Member of the Texas State Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office January 14, 1977 – January 14, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Travis A. Peeler |
| Succeeded by | Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa |
| President pro tempore of the Texas Senate | |
| In office September 8, 1986 – January 13, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Howard |
| Succeeded by | Carl A. Parker |
| In office May 27, 1985 – September 4, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Farabee |
| Succeeded by | Ed Howard |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 1969 – January 14, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Mike McKinnon |
| Succeeded by | Hugo Berlanga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1935 Kleberg County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 2012 (aged 76) Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Nationality | Mexican-American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Alma mater | Texas A&I University in Kingsville |
| Occupation | Insurance agent |
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