Truan served four two - year terms until he moved up to the Senate in 1977 .
In 1968 , Truan was first elected to the state House from District 48 , which encompassed both Nueces and Kleberg counties .
Truan served four two - year terms until Truan moved up to the Senate in 1977 .
In 1968 , Truan was first elected to the state House from District 48 , which encompassed both Nueces and Kleberg counties .