Rafael Cruz
American politician (born 1970)
1970 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician (born 1970)
Born
December 22, 1970
Age
~56 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician, law clerk
United StatesBorn in Foothills Medical Centre
1970
Born in Foothills Medical Centre (1970-12-22)
2003
PositionSolicitor General of Texas (2003–2008)
2013
PositionUnited States senator (2013–2015)
2015
PositionUnited States senator (2015–2017)
2017
PositionUnited States senator (2017–2019)
2019
PositionUnited States senator (2019–2021)
About
Rafael Edward Cruz is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Texas since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz was the solicitor general of Texas from 2003 to 2008. Since 2025, Cruz has chaired the Senate Commerce Committee.
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Who is Rafael Cruz?+
Rafael Edward Cruz is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Texas since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz was the solicitor general of Texas from 2003 to 2008. Since 2025, Cruz has chaired the Senate Commerce Committee.
What does the name Rafael mean?+
The name Rafael means "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Rafael Cruz born?+
Rafael Cruz was born on December 22, 1970.
Name Meaning
male given name (Рафаэль)
The name Rafael is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Rafael
Rafael — December 22, 1970
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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