Ricardo Galindo III is an American politician.[1] He served as a Republican member for the 117th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]

Rick Galindo
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 117th district
In office
January 13, 2015 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byPhilip Cortez
Succeeded byPhilip Cortez
Personal details
Born
Ricardo Galindo III

San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materSt. Mary's University

Born in San Antonio, Texas,[3] the son of Valerie and Oscar Hernandez Galindo, Galindo attended St. Mary's University in Texas.[3] In 2015, he was elected to represent the 117th district of the Texas House of Representatives,[2] succeeding Philip Cortez. In 2017, he was succeeded by Cortez with Galindo claiming that there was "a flagrant abuse of the public trust" in one of Cortez's business methods.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Collins Walsh, Sean (November 8, 2016). "Ex-Rep. Philip Cortez up narrowly in rematch with Rep. Rick Galindo". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Rick Galindo". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Rick Galindo's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Brian Chasnoff, "Cortez 'sold his office', incumbent says", San Antonio Express-News, October 1, 2016, pp. 1, A2