Froylan D. Salinas (October 5, 1939 – May 10, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1977 to 1985.
A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Latino lawmaker from Lubbock.
[2][3][4] He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1976, and served until 1985.
He stated in a 2010 interview that racial discrimination was common until just a few years before his election, stating "I still remember the signs on restaurant doors and windows saying no Mexicans or dogs allowed".
[5] Following his legislative tenure, he went on to serve as a lobbyist and as chancellor of Texas Tech University.