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About Richard Moya
- Richard Moya (August 14, 1932 - February 16, 2017) was the first Mexican-American elected to public office in Travis County, Texas, becoming County Commissioner in 1970.
- Characterized as a "legendary Chicano activist" and a "political trailblazer" by Austin newspapers, he led the way for Latinos to follow him into public office. As a Travis County Commissioner, Moya helped to reform county services and hiring practices, opening doors for minorities.
- He was instrumental in bringing county government into the modern era.
- Later Moya served at the state level where he continued his push for better government.
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