Diego Bernal

Summary

Diego Manuel Bernal (born October 19, 1976) is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives representing District 123. He was sworn into office on March 3, 2015, after winning a special election on February 17, 2015. Bernal previously served as a member of the San Antonio City Council.[2][3]

Diego Bernal
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 123rd district
Assumed office
March 3, 2015
Preceded byMike Villarreal
Personal details
Born
Diego Manuel Bernal

(1976-10-19) October 19, 1976 (age 47)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Websitehttp://votediego.com

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In December 2016, Bernal filed SB 220, which would prohibit openly carrying guns into mental health facilities.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Rep. Diego Bernal - Texas State Directory Online".
  2. ^ Darden, Van (February 17, 2015). "Bernal, Menendez win in runoff election". KSAT. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  3. ^ Baugh, Josh (November 13, 2014). "Councilman Diego Bernal to step down". My San Antonio. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  4. ^ Priest, Jessica (December 28, 2016). "Bill prohibits open carry in mental health facilities". Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 4 January 2017.

External links edit

  • Legislative page
  • Diego Bernal at the Texas Tribune