| FAMILY
Abel and his wife, Matilda married in January 16, 1993.
Five children- Annalisa, Andrea, Abel Jr., Alexia, and Aliana
EDUCATION
Valedictorian, Robstown High School, 1988
B.A. in Political Science, Texas A&M, 1993
Law Degree, University of Texas, 1997
PAST PUBLIC SERVICE
State Representative, (2005-2011, 2013-Present)
Robstown City Council, (1999-2003)
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Board,
Coastal Bend Council of Governments,
Nueces County Parks Board,
Nueces County Civil Service Board,
Robstown Improvement Development Corporation,
PAST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Little League and flag football coach
Corpus Christi Bar Association
Gear-up Committee Member
Council on Legal Education Opportunity Fellow
Flemming Institute Fellow |