State Rep. Joe Straus

District 121 (R-San Antonio)

Personal Profile

Full Name: Joe Straus
Birthdate: 9-1-1959
Race: White
Occupation: Insurance/ Executive Benefits
Education: B.A., Vanderbilt University
Spouse: Julie
Religion: Jewish

Financial Statements

Year:

Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 80.24% of vote
2012 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 62.91% of vote
2010 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2008 General Election
Won with 79.62% of vote
2008 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2006 General Election
Won with 77.44% of vote
2006 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Special Election, State Representative, District 121
Won with 61.93% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas House of Representatives
District: 121
Party: Republican Party
Term Expiration: 2014
Term Length: 2 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Staffers
Jesse Ancira Chief of staff
Patricia Shipton Strategic legislative advisor
Andrew Blifford Budget director
Frank Battle House ethics advisor
Channing Burke Exec. asst. to speaker
Carolyn Scott Exec. asst. to chief of staff
Josie Gamez Exec. asst. to strategic leg. advisor
John Romano Advance/travel aide
Tara Korstad Scheduler
Kari Torres Dir. of admin. & special programs
Seth Juergens Constituent services coordinator
Erin Daly Press secretary
Jason Embry Press secretary
Texas House District 121 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: Joe.Straus@house.state.tx.us
Websites: Rep. Joe Straus, District 121
Campaign Website
Twitter: @SpeakerStraus
Facebook: Speaker Joe Straus
Capitol Office
Room: 2W.13
Address: P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-463-1000
District Office
Address: 7373 Broadway, Suite 202A
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-828-4411
Follow @SpeakerStraus

Twitter Feed

  • Please see my legislative update for the latest on budget transparency, education & other priorities. http://t.co/8DY7IObLuJ

    11 days ago

  • Congrats to Charlotte Dolat, 5th-grade teacher @ Woodridge Elem & winner of HEB Excellence in Education Award. http://t.co/t29TOQIOMw

    15 days ago

  • Today the House took a critical step toward making our budget more straightforward and transparent. http://t.co/Es3Zdtu9cP

    18 days ago

  • I look forward to working with Members to pass HB11 so our private-sector economy can continue to thrive. http://t.co/9MOofZSIIS

    a month ago

  • I look forward to working w/ Members to pass HB11 so our private-sector economy can continue to thrive. http://t.co/9MOofZSIIS

    a month ago

  • We are honored to welcome the Texas Federation of Republican Women to the Capitol today. http://t.co/6SGR2UAE75

    a month ago

  • Pete Geren will play a key role in helping CPRIT leaders restore public trust. http://t.co/6dYcVmEG9p

    a month ago

  • RT @HouseBill5: CEO of TX Chemical Council: HB5 keeps academic bar high & empowers schools to meet students' needs.http://t.co/3ykCC ...

    a month ago

  • The House is proud to honor Congressman Sam Johnson & commemorate the 40th anniversary of his release as a POW. http://t.co/gVe9ejMelZ

    2 months ago

  • Please see my guest column in this morning's SA Express-News: "Texas lawmakers tackling big challenges." http://t.co/AKZFrlVeCx

    2 months ago

Legislative Info

Total Bills Filed 0 (47.67 avg. in the House)