-What led him into politics?
He wanted to be the first Mexican American politician and represent his whole race

-What positions did he have?
U.S. House of Representatives Texas's 20th district

-What was his importance in Texas?
He was the first Mexican American elected to the Texas Senate,the first Mexican American to run for governor,and the first Mexican American elected from Texas to the U.S.House

Henry B. Gonzalez: