Richard Cortez (politician)
Richard Cortez | |
|---|---|
| Hidalgo County Judge | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon Garcia |
| 19th Mayor of McAllen | |
| In office January 6, 2005 – January 6, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Montalvo |
| Succeeded by | Jim Darling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Cortez November 10, 1943 Mercedes, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | McAllen, Texas, U.S |
| Alma mater | Pan American College (BBA) |
Richard Cortez (born November 10, 1943) is an American politician who is the current County Judge of Hidalgo County, Texas. He was elected in November 2018.