Tano Tijerina: Background

  • FULL LEGAL NAME: Cayetano Eduardo “Tano” Tijerina
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree, Texas A&M International University (2002); Student, Navarro Junior College (1992); J.W. Nixon High School (1992)
  • PROFESSIONAL: President, La Promesa Land Management, LLC (2008-2024); Manager, El Bosal, LLC (2004-2024); President, TK Classic Trucking, LLC (2011-2018); Player, Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Baseball (1993-1996); Executive Vice President, Precept Ministries Spanish Board (dates unknown)
  • POLITICAL: Webb County Judge (2015-Present)
  • AWARDS: Señor Internacional (2025), League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC (2024); Wildlife Conservationist of the Year, Webb Soil and Water Conservation District (2006); Latin Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2004)
  • ORGANIZATIONS: Chair, Texas Border Coalition (2025); Member, Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct (2023); Deacon and Head Usher, Church (Church name unknown); Mentor, Freddy Benavides Baseball Academy

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