| Year | Hispanic | African American | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21.1% | 11.1% | 66.1% | 1.7% |
Key Years
1936: Arnold Vale (D-Rio Grand City) is first Hispanic elected to the Legislature (House) in the 20th century.1966: First African Americans elected since 1896: Barbara Jordan (D-Houston), Reps. Curtis Graves (D-Houston), and Joe Lockridge (D-Dallas).
1970: La Raza Unida Party founded to elect Mexican-American candidates.
1973: Mexican-American Legislative Caucus and Texas Black Caucus are founded.