Carlos Cascos

American politician (1952–2024)

Carlos Cascos

Cascos with Kay Bailey Hutchison in 2007

110th Secretary of State of Texas
In office
January 13, 2015 – January 6, 2017
Governor| Greg Abbott
Preceded by| Nandita Berry
Succeeded by| Rolando Pablos
County Judge of Cameron County
In office
January 2007 – January 2015
Preceded by| Gilberto Hinojosa
Succeeded by| Pete Sepulveda
Personal details
Born| (1952-09-18)September 18, 1952
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Died| June 26, 2024(2024-06-26) (aged 71)
Brownsville, Texas, U.S.
Political party| Republican
Spouse| Aurora Candida Cascos
Children| 2
Education| University of Texas at Austin (BA)

Carlos Humberto Cascos (September 18, 1952 – June 26, 2024) was an American Certified Public Accountant and politician who was the 110th Secretary of State of Texas. He was appointed by his fellow Republican, Governor Greg Abbott, and was confirmed by the Texas State Senate on February 18, 2015.[1][2][3][4]

## Death

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On June 26, 2024, Cascos suffered an apparent cardiac event that caused him to lose control of his vehicle and crash into a parked vehicle while vacationing in South Padre Island. He was transported to Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville where he was pronounced dead at 9:15 pm. He was 71.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Carlos Cascos confirmed as Texas Secretary of State". Texas Secretary of State. Austin, Texas. February 18, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
2. ^ Jonathan Tilove (November 11, 2014). "Greg Abbott names Mexican-born county judge secretary of state". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
3. ^ "Carlos Humberto Cascos". intelius.com. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
4. ^ John Reynolds and Reeve Hamilton (November 11, 2014). "Abbott Says He Will Name Cascos as Secretary of State". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
5. ^ Mendez, Jesse (June 27, 2024). "Former Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos passes away". valleycentral.com. Retrieved June 27, 2024.

Political offices

Preceded by

Gilberto Hinojosa

|  County Judge of Cameron County
2007–2015  | Succeeded by

Pete Sepulveda

Preceded by

Nandita Berry

|  Secretary of State of Texas
2015–2017  | Succeeded by

Rolando Pablos

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* Biography
* Mexico
* Texas
* Business and Economics
* Politics