State Sen. Carlos "Charlie" Uresti

District 19 (D-San Antonio)

Personal Profile

Full Name: Carlos Uresti
Nickname: "Charlie"
Birthdate: 9-12-1963
Hometown: San Antonio
Race: Hispanic
Occupation: Attorney
Education: B.A., St. Mary's University; J.D., St. Mary's University

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 59.44% of vote
2012 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2010 General Election
Won with 52.13% of vote
2010 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 75.87% of vote
2006 Special November Elections
Won with 59.97% of vote
2006 General Election
Won with 59.17% of vote
2006 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 56.51% of vote
Texas House District 118, 2004 General Election
Won with 56.79% of vote
Texas House District 118, 2004 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 118, 2002 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 118, 2002 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 118, 2000 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 118, 2000 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 118, 1998 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 118, 1998 Democratic Primary
Won with 65.20% of vote
Texas House District 118, June 1997 Special Runoff Election
Won with 64.31% of vote
Texas House District 118, May 1997 Special Election
Runoff with 46.01% of vote
U.S. House District 28, March 1997 Special Election
Lost with 2.21% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas Senate
District: 19
Party: Democratic Party
Term Expiration: 2017
Term Length: 4 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • Administration (Vice-Chair)
  • Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security (Vice-Chair)
  • Transportation
  • Health & Human Services
  • Natural Resources
Staffers
Jason Hassay Chief of staff/General Counsel
Mark Langford Director of Communications
Jerry Needham Senior policy analyst
Michael Ruggieri Legislative director
Micah Rodriguez Senior policy analyst
Lorena Robledo Policy analyst/scheduler
Benjamin Factor Policy analyst
La Vonda Russell Legal intern
Katie Hammons Intern
Daniela Huerta Luna Scholar
Alejandro Barrientos Luna Scholar
Texas Senate District 19 Facts
District Map (pdf)
Population & Household Profile
Education & Employment Profile
Income & Housing Profile
County Report (pdf)
City & CDP Report (pdf)
School District Report (pdf)
Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Contact Info

Email: carlos.uresti@senate.state.tx.us
Websites: Carlos Uresti Campaign website
Senator Carlos I. Uresti: District 19
Twitter: @CarlosUresti
Facebook: facebook.com/carlos.uresti
Capitol Office
Room: E1.804
Address: P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0119
District Office
Room: San Antonio District Office
Address: 2530 SW Military Dr, Suite 103
San Antonio, TX 78224
Phone: 210-932-2568
District Office
Room: Eagle Pass District Office
Address: 501 Main St., Suite 114
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Phone: 830-758-0294
District Office
Room: Pecos District Office
Address: 312 S. Cedar
Pecos, TX 79772
Phone: 432-447-0275
Follow @CarlosUresti

Twitter Feed

  • RT @TXPoliticsBlog: Senator recognized for casting 50,000th consecutive vote http://t.co/XfJvzQLPT1 #txlege

    a day ago

  • Today we heard a bill to make the pumpkin the official State squash. A light start to what will be a very busy week! #txlege

    5 days ago

  • RT @tspalla: Opinion piece by @CarlosUresti & @kseliger: "Oil boom counties need infrastructure help" http://t.co/EMaQTY7fQW #txlege

    8 days ago

  • RT @estesa4: Thank you @CarlosUresti for thinking of counselors “@TexasTribune:TX Senate OKs new high school grad plan, http://t.co/jjOGiPC…

    8 days ago

  • Teacher appreciation- not just a day or a week, but a priority that should guide us all session long! #txlege

    8 days ago

  • Busy morning- 2 bills up in Eco Dev Comm., Transportation hearing, and Chaired Admin Committee for my colleague Sen. Eltife. #txlege

    10 days ago

  • RT @joethepleb: If the House approves of letting CHL holders (re)register online, let's hope they feel the same about voter reg. #txlege

    12 days ago

  • We must find the funding to improve safety on our county roads in energy producing areas! #txlege http://t.co/HghWtU1303 via @TexasTribune

    22 days ago

  • Coverage of my bill to ban license plate flippers. Curious? Take a look at the video: http://t.co/BLbMlnXrv1 #txlege

    23 days ago

  • @Brian_Sweany @kseliger License plate flipper: http://t.co/ghlkUxqH6p. I don't just make these things up to pass more bills! #txlege

    23 days ago

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 57 (31.87 avg. in the Senate)

Latest Moving Bills

SR10
Joining the citizens of San Antonio as they honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
SR10
Joining the citizens of San Antonio as they honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
SR10
Joining the citizens of San Antonio as they honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
SR45
In memory of Jim Bob Hill of Del Rio.
SR45
In memory of Jim Bob Hill of Del Rio.