State Rep. Philip Cortez

District 117 (D-San Antonio)

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Personal Profile

Full Name: Philip Cortez
Birthdate: 7-7-1978
Hometown: San Antonio
Race: Hispanic
Occupation: Public Relations Consultant
Education: BA, Political Science University of Texas at San Antonio; Master's Public Administration,University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.d Educational Administration, University of Texas at Austin
Spouse: Leticia
Religion: Christian (Catholic)
Church: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 53.92% of vote
2012 Democratic Party Runoff Election
Won with 56.96% of vote
2012 Democratic Party Primary Election
Runoff with 35.06% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas House of Representatives
District: 117
Party: Democratic Party
Term Expiration: 2014
Term Length: 2 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • Homeland Security & Public Safety
  • Public Health
Staffers
Thelma DeLeon Chief of Staff
Veronica Gonzalez-Vasquez Deputy Chief of Staff
Joaquin Gonzalez Legislative Director
Texas House District 117 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: Philip.Cortez@house.state.tx.us
Website: PhilipCortez
Twitter: @cortezphilip
Facebook: Fan Page
Capitol Office
Room: E2.812
Address: P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: (512) 463-0269
Follow @cortezphilip

Twitter Feed

  • Congrats to fellow SA delegation members @TMFtx @SpeakerStraus & @leticiavdp for making @TexasMonthly BEST Legislators list!

    6 days ago

  • Great turnout at "Committee on Redistricting" today in SA. Public input is critical to ensure fair & balanced maps. http://t.co/pHrIjOlieg

    8 days ago

  • RT @ChrisGTurner: Also, I want my SATX friends to experience beating Heat in finals, like the @dallasmavs did in 2011. CC: @RepJRod @TMFtx …

    9 days ago

  • Best Freshman Legislators of 2013! We made the list! We are 117! http://t.co/iPcWACqtld http://t.co/fnFca098Do

    13 days ago

  • Best Freshman Legislators of 2013! We made the list! We are 117! http://t.co/peiNtiR1TZ

    13 days ago

  • I'm honored to be selected as one of the "Best Freshman Legislators 2013" by Capitol Inside. Truly a team effort with my staff to get this!

    13 days ago

  • Cgrsmn Castro hosts wkshp on immigration this Saturday in SA. Thanks for sparking the dialogue on an important issue! http://t.co/t4Py9GnIf5

    14 days ago

  • RT @FirefightersHOU: HOU FFs mourn loss of our three brothers and sister and will forever honor their sacrifices. Please keep them in your …

    18 days ago

  • RT @RepJRod: Congrats to my friends @poncho_nevarez for being named frosh of yr by dem caucus. And @RepMaryGonzalez as @MALCTx: frosh of yr…

    22 days ago

  • Today I salute and remember all the servicepeople who sacrificed so much so I could enjoy my freedoms. TY. #txlege http://t.co/cxXWsDei8r

    23 days ago

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 37 (47.67 avg. in the House)

Latest Moving Bills

HB217
Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
HB229
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who dies while on active duty.
HJR50
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who dies while on active duty.
HB460
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee.
HB481
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.