He served the people of his home area from 1946 to 1955, first as Hidalgo County Judge (a largely administrative post as opposed to judicial duties) before serving three successive terms in the United States House of Representatives.
He served the people of his home area from 1946 to 1955. This was first as Hidalgo County Judge (a largely administrative post as opposed to judicial duties) before. He was serving three successive terms in the United States House of Representatives.