[2][3] He subsequently attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a BA in Political Science and a double minor in Business and Spanish in 1997.

[3] During his high school years, he helped at his family's business, Piedras Negras Tortilla Factory in Eagle Pass.

[2] Morales announced in November 2019 to run for the Texas House of Representatives District 74th seat, that was being held by Poncho Nevárez at the time.

[2] Morales won the 2020 election for the seat against Ruben Falcon (a Republican) with 53.9% of the vote in November 2020.

[6] Morales is in favor of increasing the basic allotment for public schools, including teacher raises.