Tony Garza
Tony Garza | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
| In office November 22, 2002 – January 20, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Davidow |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Pascual |
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – November 18, 2002 | |
| Governor | George W. Bush Rick Perry |
| Preceded by | Barry Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Victor Carrillo |
| 98th Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office January 17, 1995 – December 31, 1997 | |
| Governor | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Ron Kirk |
| Succeeded by | Alberto Gonzales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Oscar Garza Jr. July 7, 1959 Brownsville, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Liz Beightler (m. 2012) |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BA) Southern Methodist University (JD) |
Antonio Oscar "Tony" Garza Jr. (born July 7, 1959) is an American lawyer and diplomat who was the United States Ambassador to Mexico from 2002 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. In recognition of his work, Mexico bestowed on him the Águila Azteca, the highest award granted to foreigners, in 2009. Prior to his appointment as ambassador, Garza had served as Secretary of State of Texas from January 1995 to November 1997 and was also chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission.