Rudy Cano, pictured here with Cayetano Barrera. is the Chairman of the Go Tejano Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. An "El Tejano" statue was presented by the Go Tejano Committee to the Board of Directors of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The statue will be displayed in their reception room, the Tejas Room in the Reliant Center building, among other bronzes that decorate the room.

The 77th Legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution 38, authored by Texas State Representative Kino Flores and sponsored by State Senator Mario Gallegos. HCR38 authorizes the creation of a monument on the Texas State Capitol grounds to commemorate the contributions of Tejanos to the State of Texas.

"I am very honored to be a part of this effort which will finally share our Tejano heritage and contributions with the entire state. This monument is long overdue, especially considering that Tejanos were among the first inhabitants of Texas and should be credited for many of the state's early innovations such as farming and ranching techniques, the birth of the "Vaquero" (precursor to the American Cowboy), many of the state's culinary favorites, numerous fine examples of architecture, and the language which is embedded in everyday use throughout Texas." Kino Flores

Supporters of the Tejano Monument can now own a part of this important Tejano legacy. Artist Armando Hinojosa has produced a miniature version of the central bronze horseman that will sit on top of the Tejano Monument, entitled "El Tejano."

"El Tejano" is an elegant work of art that is a historically accurate and highly detailed depiction of the Tejano Horsemen of the late 1700's to early 1800's. The outstanding sculpture has been produced in a limited edition of 300. Each sculpture is numbered and is offered for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. It will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Tejano Monument, Inc.

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Project Update

Artist Armando Hinojosa signs the contract to proceed with the next phase of the project, the production of the clay miniature maquettes. Cayetano Barrera (pictured here with Armando) stated "Eventually, these pieces will be enlarged and cast in bronze."