Froy Salinas
American politician (1939–2021)
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Froylan D. Salinas (October 5, 1939 – May 10, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1977 to 1985. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Latino lawmaker from Lubbock.[1]
Froylan D. Salinas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| In office January 11, 1983 – January 8, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Ashley Smith |
| Succeeded by | Ron D. Givens |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from district 75-B | |
| In office January 11, 1977 – January 11, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Froylan D. Salinas October 5, 1939 |
| Died | May 10, 2021 (aged 81) Austin, Texas, United States |
| Party | Democratic |
Biography
Salinas lived in Lubbock, Texas.[2][3][4] He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1976, and served until 1985. He stated in a 2010 interview that racial discrimination was common until just a few years before his election, stating "I still remember the signs on restaurant doors and windows saying no Mexicans or dogs allowed".[5]
Following his legislative tenure, he went on to serve as a lobbyist and as chancellor of Texas Tech University.[6] He died on May 10, 2021, in Austin, Texas, at age 81.[1]
