5 Notable alumni of University of Houston – Downtown
Updated: June 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Houston – Downtown is ranked #2,815 in the world and #721 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from University of Houston – Downtown sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Houston – Downtown won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Mario Gallegos Jr
1950-2012 (aged 62)
politician
Mario Valentin Gallegos Jr. was an American Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Texas. He was the senator from District 6 in the Texas Senate, which serves a portion of Harris County.
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2. Jazzie Redd
1965-. (aged 61)
radio personality
Rodney Lloyd Edmonson Sr., professionally known as Jazzie Redd is an American radio personality and former recording artist. He formerly hosts local radio show BIG HOMIE Jazzie Redd. Redd is also a national recording artist and actor noted for the success of his hit single and video “I Am a Dope Fiend” released on Pump/ Quality records. This anti-drug rap...
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3. Diana López
1984-. (aged 42)
taekwondo athlete
Diana Lopez is an American Olympic Taekwondo competitor from Sugar Land, Texas. She represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where she won a bronze medal.
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4. Briscoe Cain
1984-. (aged 42)
lawyer
politician
Briscoe Cain is an American attorney and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 128. Cain is a candidate for Texas's 9th congressional district in the March 2026 Republican primary.
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5. Troy Nehls
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
peace officer
Troy Edwin Nehls is an American politician and former law-enforcement officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district since 2021. Before his election to Congress, he served as the sheriff for Fort Bend County, Texas from 2013 to 2021. Nehls is a member of the Republican Party.
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