Froy Salinas

Froylan D. Salinas (October 5, 1939 – May 10, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1977 to 1985. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Latino lawmaker from Lubbock.^[1]

Froylan D. Salinas
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 83rd district
In office January 11, 1983 – January 8, 1985
Preceded by	Ashley Smith
Succeeded by	Ron D. Givens
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from district 75-B
In office January 11, 1977 – January 11, 1983
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	District abolished
Personal details
Born	Froylan D. Salinas (1939-10-05)October 5, 1939
Died	May 10, 2021(2021-05-10) (aged 81) Austin, Texas, United States
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Salinas lived in Lubbock, Texas.^[2][3][4] He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1976, and served until 1985. He stated in a 2010 interview that racial discrimination was common until just a few years before his election, stating "I still remember the signs on restaurant doors and windows saying no Mexicans or dogs allowed".^[5]

Following his legislative tenure, he went on to serve as a lobbyist and as chancellor of Texas Tech University.^[6] He died on May 10, 2021, in Austin, Texas, at age 81.^[1]