Pete Gallego
Son of Far West Texas

Father. Husband. Son. Brother. Current Lawyer.

Former Legislator, and Higher Education Leader.

No matter where I am, Alpine and the Big Bend Country will always be home.

I've been blessed with many opportunities — but I've never strayed from the core values I learned working in my family's restaurant: hard work, honesty, integrity and service.

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Thought Leadership

Justice O’Connor was a West Texan Who Kept Diversity Alive

Sandra Day O'Connor made a difference. Still, I related to her because we were both children of Far West Texas.

Pete Gallego

Dec 4, 20232 min read

DEI on Campus Must Address Antisemitism

I’ve spent my life fighting discrimination and misinformation and have been a fierce advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Pete Gallego

Nov 6, 20232 min read

Bill Richardson’s Leadership Was a Model for All of Us

The Governor - as most of us still referred to him - passed away this month.

Pete Gallego

Sep 14, 20232 min read

In Defense of Academic Freedom

The recent attacks on academic freedom at Texas A&M explain a lot about the direct assault on higher ed that we saw in the Texas...

Pete Gallego

Aug 27, 20232 min read

The Crucial Role of Tenure in Nurturing Academic Excellence

Preserving tenure is a critical element to sustaining the intellectual fabric of our educational institutions.

Pete Gallego

Jul 13, 20231 min read

New Mexico Keeps College Debt Down. Why Can't Texas?

For inspiration in tackling student debt, Texans can look at our neighbor to the west, New Mexico.

Pete Gallego

Jun 28, 20232 min read

From College President to College Dad, Understanding What Matters in Admissions

As a former university president, ex-lawmaker, and college instructor, I see a lot to worry about in higher education.

Pete Gallego

Jun 28, 20232 min read

When the students of Crystal City taught us about our rights

In Crystal City, the board refused to budge until federal and state agencies and the national media converged on the town.

Pete Gallego

Dec 9, 20194 min read

Servant Leadership

Each of us has the same intrinsic value. None of us are "better" than others - its just that some of us are luckier than others . . .

Pete Gallego

Nov 19, 20191 min read

Pete Gallego Son of Far West Texas

Follow Me on Instagram

@rep_petegallego

Thought Leadership

Justice O’Connor was a West Texan Who Kept Diversity Alive

DEI on Campus Must Address Antisemitism

Bill Richardson’s Leadership Was a Model for All of Us

In Defense of Academic Freedom

The Crucial Role of Tenure in Nurturing Academic Excellence

New Mexico Keeps College Debt Down. Why Can't Texas?

From College President to College Dad, Understanding What Matters in Admissions

When the students of Crystal City taught us about our rights

Servant Leadership

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Pete Gallego
Son of Far West Texas