State Sen. Judith Zaffirini

District 21 (D-Laredo )

Personal Profile

Full Name: Judith Zaffirini
Birthdate: 2-13-1946
Hometown: Laredo
Race: Hispanic
Occupation: Communications Specialist; 13 years of teaching experience
Education: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; University of Houston (attended); Laredo Junior College (attended)
Spouse: Carlos
Religion: Catholic
Church: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 67.63% of vote
2012 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2008 General Election
Won with 68.22% of vote
2008 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 78.61% of vote
2004 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2004 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 78.65% of vote
2002 General Election
Won with 89.11% of vote
2002 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2000 General Election
Won with 66.46% of vote
2000 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1996 General Election
Won with 66.32% of vote
1996 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1994 General Election
Won with 68.53% of vote
1994 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1992 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1992 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas Senate
District: 21
Party: Democratic Party
Term Expiration: 2017
Term Length: 4 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • Higher Education
  • Administration
  • Finance
  • Government Organization
  • Health & Human Services
Staffers
Sean Griffin Chief of staff
Nathan Lerma Scheduler
Will Krueger Public information aide
Rachel McClure Committee Director
Sarah Brownstein Policy Analyst
Sarah Acosta Office manager
Tracy Ballysingh Legislative Aide
Isabel Casas Legislative Aide
Michael Dole Legislative Aide
Sara Hull Legislative Aide
Rolando Smith District office
Rolando Gallegos District office
Texas Senate District 21 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: Judith.zaffirini@senate.state.tx.us
Website: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Twitter: @JudithZaffirini
Capitol Office
Room: 1E.14
Address: P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0121
District Office
Address: 1407 Washington Street
Laredo, TX 78042
Phone: 956-722-2293
Follow @JudithZaffirini

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Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 103 (31.87 avg. in the Senate)

Latest Moving Bills

SB26
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
SB26
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
SB27
Relating to the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
SB27
Relating to the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
SB28
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.