Eduardo Andres Lucio III (born December 19, 1978) is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, having represented Texas's 38th District from 2007 until 2021. Early life and education 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. Election history 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. His resignation was effective on January 31, 2022. 2006 2008 In 2008, Lucio ran unopposed for the first time. 2010 In 2010, Lucio ran unopposed for a second time. 2012 2014 2016 In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election. 2018 In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election. 2020 Personal life 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. References External links Texas House of Representatives - Eddie Lucio III official TX House website Project Vote Smart - Representative Eddie Lucio III (TX) profile Follow the Money - Eddie Lucio III 2006 campaign contributions Generational Lines Reveal a Split in Texas Family's Vote Eddie Lucio III's Myspace Profile Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives 1978 births Living people People from Brownsville, Texas Texas lawyers University of Texas alumni University of Texas School of Law alumni 21st-century American politicians