Justin Rodriguez (September 4, 1974) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 until January 2019, when he resigned after being appointed to a seat on the Bexar County Commissioners Court.[1][2] Rodriguez previously served on the San Antonio City Council, and was a Bexar County prosecutor.[3]
Justin Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 2 | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Elizondo |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 125th district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joaquin Castro |
| Succeeded by | Ray Lopez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1974 San Antonio, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Victoria |
| Residence | San Antonio, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of the Incarnate Word University of Wisconsin Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
In the race to succeed Representative Rodriguez, Fred Rangel, a member of the Republican State Central Committee for District 26 in the Texas State Senate, and Democrat Ray Lopez, a former member of the San Antonio City Council, met in a March runoff contest. Rangel led Lopez in the February 12 initial balloting as he was the only major Republican, but Lopez won the runoff by consolidating Democratic voters in the heavily Democratic district.[4]
References
edit- ^ Svitek, Patrick (January 14, 2019). "Five candidates file in special election to replace state Rep. Justin Rodriguez". Texas Tribune. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (January 4, 2019). "Justin Rodriguez leaving Texas House after being appointed Bexar County commissioner". Texas Tribune. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "Rep. Rodriguez, Justin District 125". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ Patrick Svitek (February 12, 2019). "Republican, Democrat advance to runoff for Texas House seat in San Antonio". Texas Tribune. Retrieved February 17, 2019.