Cassandra Hernandez | |
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Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 115th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Julie Johnson |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Website | https://cassandrafortexas.com/ |
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Hernandez is a Dallas attorney and a domestic violence survivor. [1] She has served on various boards of Catholic charities. [2]
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