| Eddie Lucio III | |
| State House: | Texas |
| State: | Texas |
| District: | 38th |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2007 |
| Preceded: | Jim Solis |
| Succeeded: | Erin Gamez |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Birth Date: | 19 December 1978 |
| Birth Place: | Brownsville, Texas, US |
| Residence: | Brownsville, Texas |
| Relations: | Eddie Lucio Jr. (father) |
| Profession: | Attorney, businessman |
| Alma Mater: | University of Texas at Austin |
| Termend: | January 31, 2022 |
Eduardo Andres Lucio III (born December 19, 1978)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, having represented Texas's 38th District from 2007 until 2021.[2]
Lucio was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. He attended James Pace High School in Brownsville. Upon graduation, he attended Texas Tech University on an athletic scholarship. He later received a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2005, he received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law.
Lucio was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2006. He won re-election in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. Lucio represented District 38, which is composed of the southwest region of Cameron County.
On January 18, 2022, Lucio announced he would resign in order to focus on his personal life.[3] His resignation was effective on January 31, 2022.
In 2008, Lucio ran unopposed for the first time.
In 2010, Lucio ran unopposed for a second time.
In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.
In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.
Lucio is currently an attorney in South Texas focusing on water law and policy. Lucio is a franchise owner for Orangetheory Fitness and Romeo's Pizza in South Texas.
His father, Eddie Lucio Jr., is a Democratic member of the Texas Senate.