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

  • It's 10:30pm and the TX House of Reps is still debating bills. The Capitol lights are shining in the chambers! http://t.co/OuMwyglFYm

    12 hours ago

  • #SB530 now law @GovernorPerry CoSponsored @SenatorBirdwell bill w/ Rep Rob Orr - Disabled Vets can display branch on license plates #TXlege

    5 days ago

  • My first bill is officially law & helps TX Emrgncy Mgmt & @TxDPS @chiefkidd.Thx to @KirkPWatson & @GovernorPerry. #SB223/ #HB1591 #txlege

    6 days ago

  • @leticiavdp TY for working to get #HB1272 through #TXLege Senate. I am proud to be a co-author to continue the #HumanTrafficking Task Force.

    7 days ago

  • RT @leticiavdp: Thanks to #TXLege Senate for passing #HB1272, by friend Rep. Senfronia Thompson. Will continue the work of the #HumanTraffi…

    7 days ago

  • We are still here at the Capitol for Public Health Committee. This is my view from my seat. 130am and counting... http://t.co/EV5hYElY0P

    7 days ago

  • RT @tommarks80: “@ccjanderson: Councilman Reed Williams endorses Rolando Briones in #COSA8 race. Get involved: http://t.co/L3G9snumXQ @vote…

    10 days ago

  • The clock strikes midnight at the Texas House of Representatives! Final day to hear House bills. An exciting day! http://t.co/erEFY1NISR

    11 days ago

  • I was honored to have Pastor Richard Robles and his family today at the Capitol. He gave a great invocation. http://t.co/Vyusv7Scgq

    12 days ago

  • Tonight I'm running the "night shift" of the Public Health Comm at Capitol as Chairman. Let's get this done! http://t.co/0QiMVoumwI

    12 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.