State Sen. Royce West

District 23 (D-Dallas)

Personal Profile

Full Name: Royce West
Birthdate: 9-26-1952
Hometown: Dallas
Race: Black
Occupation: Managing Partner, West & Associates L.L.P.
Education: B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; M.A., University of Texas at Arlington; J.D., University of Houston
Spouse: Carol
Religion: Baptist
Church: Good Street Baptist Church (Dallas)

Financial Statements

Year:

Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 81.92% of vote
2012 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2008 General Election
Won with 92.40% of vote
2008 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2004 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2004 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2002 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2002 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1998 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1998 Democratic Primary
Won with 100.00% of vote
1994 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1994 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
1992 General Election
Won with 89.46% of vote
1992 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 57.63% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas Senate
District: 23
Party: Democratic Party
Term Expiration: 2015
Term Length: 4 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • Jurisprudence (Chair)
  • Higher Education
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Health & Human Services
Staffers
LaJuana Barton Chief of staff
Susie Ramirez Executive assistant/Scheduler
Graham Keever Legislative Director
Kelvin Bass Senior policy analyst/press secretary
Quinn Ryan Legislative Aide
Eric Dominguez Legislative Aide
Susie Strezelec Legal counsel
Susie Ramirez Executive secretary/scheduler
Dylan Luper Legislative Intern
Swapna Reddy Legislative Intern
Nathan Salazar Legislative Intern
Texas Senate District 23 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: Royce.West@senate.state.tx.us
Website: Senator Royce West: District 23
Twitter: @SenRoyceWest
Facebook: State Senator Royce West
Capitol Office
Room: 1E.3
Address: P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0123
District Office
Address: 5787 S. Hampton Rd., Suite 385
Dallas, TX 75232
Phone: 214-467-0123
Follow @SenRoyceWest

Twitter Feed

  • Can you name the 2 boxers in this picture? http://t.co/ifaZnP1nV8

    8 days ago

  • Senate and teachers strike accord on retirement benefits http://t.co/HiZJw4C9gU #DallasCounty

    11 days ago

  • Please join me at the Eggs & Issues Town Hall Meeting http://t.co/yv8imi20Kn via @Scribd #Dallas

    17 days ago

  • The End of Domestic Violence in Dallas Begins 3-23-2013 http://t.co/LnxFddgoiU #Dallas

    2 months ago

  • Constituents of Senate District 23. Please read my press release on Dawson State Jail - Electronic http://t.co/sXFXlQBQUy #txlegislature

    2 months ago

  • Statement from Texas State Senator Royce West on Texas School Finance Ruling http://t.co/JkWkeyAM via @Scribd #TXLege

    4 months ago

  • What is a State without its people?http://t.co/eMcQao3e via @Scribd #Texas

    4 months ago

  • New Texas Budget Strains State Growth http://t.co/vwvrBrQJ

    4 months ago

  • West - On Texas 2014 Budget Estimate - Electronic http://t.co/9Ln2UhqN

    4 months ago

  • @ResendizLatinos Don't forget Eggs & Issues - Your Vote Counted! from 10:30 - 12:30 @ Methodist Dallas Medical Center - Hitt Auditorium

    6 months ago

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 119 (31.87 avg. in the Senate)

Latest Moving Bills

SB104
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SB104
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SB105
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device or other portable electronic device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
SB105
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device or other portable electronic device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
SB106
Relating to a requirement that the Sunset Advisory Commission conduct a study and make recommendations regarding certain tax preferences that relate to ad valorem taxes and that are required or authorized by the state.