Frank Mariano Tejeda (October 2, 1945 – January 30, 1997) was a decorated United States Marine and an American Democratic politician from Texas.

He served in the United States Marine Corps and was wounded in action during the Vietnam War (1963–1967).

[2] After his Marine Corps service, he earned his bachelor's degree in 1970 from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, and his J.D.

On January 30, 1997, shortly after the beginning of his third term, Congressman Tejeda died from pneumonia after a year-long battle with brain cancer.

[3] He was buried with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.