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Poncho Nevárez

Office:

Texas House of Representatives, District 74 (2019 - Present)

Political Experience

Office:

Texas House of Representatives, District 74 (2019 - Present)

Political Experience

Quick Facts

Full Name:
Alfonso 'Poncho' Nevárez
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
09/01/1972
Birth Place:
Eagle Pass, TX
Home City:
Eagle Pass, TX
Religion:
Catholic
Family:
Wife: Rossy; 3 Children: Renata, Rominna, Alfonso
Father's Occupation:
Post Office Worker
Mother's Occupation:
Office Assistant

Personal Details

Former Member, General Investigating and Ethics Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Special Water Districts, Texas State House of Representatives

JD, Law, Saint Marys University, 1999
Attended, Business Administration, Texas A & M International University, 1994-1996
BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1994

JD, Law, Saint Marys University, 1999
Attended, Business Administration, Texas A & M International University, 1994-1996
BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1994
Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 74, 2012-present
Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 74, 2018

Former Member, General Investigating and Ethics Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Special Water Districts, Texas State House of Representatives

Chair, Homeland Security and Public Safety

Member, Natural Resources

JD, Law, Saint Marys University, 1999
Attended, Business Administration, Texas A & M International University, 1994-1996
BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1994
Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 74, 2012-present
Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 74, 2018
Member, Our Lady of Refuge Church, present
Member, Board of Trustees, Eagle Pass Independent School District, 2005-2009
Member, Maverick County Tax Appraisal District, 2005-2009

— Awards:

House Democratic Caucus 2013 Freshman of the Year

Post Office Worker

Favorite Movie:

Garden State, Amores Perros, and Midnight Express

Favorite Musician:

Ryan Bingham, Old 97's, Ryan Adams, Boz Skaggs, Soda Stereo, The Police

Favorite Quote:

"I ate what..?" Socrates

Favorite TV Shows:

Sopranos, Scrubs, Law & Order, Burn Notice, Psych, Sons of Anarchy, News shows

Hobbies or Special Talents:

My family in particular my children, staying fit, Texas football and the state of the several cars that I have in various phases of restoration, doing homework with the kids, running my law practice and keeping an eye on what is going in the State Legislature

Office Assistant

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Arrest warrant issued for Nevarez

Jan. 1, 1900

Nevarez turned himself in to authorities to be processed for felony charges of possession of a controlled substance on November 14, 2019. This followed a warrant that was issued for his arrest. The warrant was issued after surveillance allegedly captured him dropping an envelope containing cocaine at the Austin airport. The enveloped allegedly had Nevarez's House seal on it. After Nevarez turned himself in, Republican Reps. Phil King, James White, and Jeff Leach asked for Nevarez's removal as chairman and member of the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee and as vice chair and member of the Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety. House Speaker Dennis Bonnen stated that House rules prevented him from doing so. “It appears that Representative Nevarez is prepared to accept responsibility for his actions and we are hopeful that he is fully committed to getting any physical, mental, and spiritual help that he needs,” they wrote. “Nonetheless, as House Members and Committee Chairmen, it is our responsibility to ensure that the important work of this legislative body and the trust bestowed on our Chamber by the people of Texas is never compromised.” After the warrant was issued for Nevarez's arrest, he said, "I do not have anyone to blame but myself." He added that he planned to seek treatment. "I accept this because it is true and it will help me get better.”

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Arrest warrant issued for Nevarez

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