Representative Rick Noriega is on active duty in Afghanistan during the Texas legislative session.

• Position: People & Politics - Brief Article

Representative Rick Noriega is on active duty in Afghanistan during the Texas legislative session. But he put his district in good hands, personally selecting his replacement thanks to a new state constitutional amendment. His wife, Melissa Noriega, will fill his seat. The amendment allows legislators called to active duty to designate the person to serve until they return or until the next election. A major in the Army National Guard, Noriega won...