Christina Morales
Christina Morales is a Texas Democratic politician serving in the Texas House of Representatives for district 145.
Christina Morales | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 145th district | |
| Assumed office March 18, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Alvarado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1968[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | East End, Houston, Texas |
| Alma mater | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service |
Personal life
Morales' grandfather, Felix H. Morales, opened KLVL the first Spanish speaking radio station that reported news for the Gulf Coast. At the age of 23, following the death of her grandmother, Morales took over the funeral home ran by the family. Morales has 2 children and 2 twin grandchildren. She is Hispanic[2]
Community involvement
Morales, in 1997, founded the Annual Morales Back to School Supplies Giveaway. The program helps low income children in Houston get supplies needed for school. Morales serves as CEO of the program.[2]
Political career
In the spring of 2019, Morales was elected to represent district 145 in the Texas House of Representatives.[2] She was sworn in on March 18, 2019 succeeding Carol Alvarado.[3] Additionally, Morales has served as a board member of several organizations.[2] She is affiliated with the Democratic Party.[3]
References
- https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=63034&office=16797
- https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=145. Retrieved 24 December 2019. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
