Joe Farias
Full Name: Joe FariasTerms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 118 | Jan 13, 2015 - Aug 10, 2015 | 84th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 118 | Jan 8, 2013 - Jan 13, 2015 | 83rd | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 118 | Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013 | 82nd | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 118 | Jan 13, 2009 - Jan 11, 2011 | 81st | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 118 | Jan 9, 2007 - Jan 13, 2009 | 80th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
(1) Joe Farias resignation letter dated 8/10/2015, effective 8/10/2015. Governor Greg Abbott.
(2) Proclamations, 8/25/2015 and 11/13/2015, ordering special election in House District 118 on 11/3/2015 and runoff 1/26/2016 to serve out unexpired term of Joe Farias. Governor Greg Abbott.
(3) John Lujan, in special election 11/3/2015, runoff 1/26/2016, sworn 2/9/2016, succeeded unexpired term of Joe Farias, resigned effective 8/10/2015. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019.
Terms of Service top
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House District 118
Jan 13, 2015 - Aug 10, 2015 Legislatures: 84th (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
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House District 118
Jan 8, 2013 - Jan 13, 2015 Legislatures: 83rd Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
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House District 118
Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013 Legislatures: 82nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
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House District 118
Jan 13, 2009 - Jan 11, 2011 Legislatures: 81st Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
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House District 118
Jan 9, 2007 - Jan 13, 2009 Legislatures: 80th Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
(1) Joe Farias resignation letter dated 8/10/2015, effective 8/10/2015. Governor Greg Abbott.
(2) Proclamations, 8/25/2015 and 11/13/2015, ordering special election in House District 118 on 11/3/2015 and runoff 1/26/2016 to serve out unexpired term of Joe Farias. Governor Greg Abbott.
(3) John Lujan, in special election 11/3/2015, runoff 1/26/2016, sworn 2/9/2016, succeeded unexpired term of Joe Farias, resigned effective 8/10/2015. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 84th Legislature - Address by Representative Farias on a Matter of Personal Privilege, 5/22/2015, pp. 4095-4099 (Hazlewood Act, SB 1735). House Journal.
- 80th Legislature, R.S., HR 2654. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 81st Legislature, R.S., HR 819. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 82nd Legislature, R.S., HR 818. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 84th Legislature, R.S., HR 3334, honoring members of the Texas House of Representatives who served in the United States military during the Vietnam War. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, 82nd Legislature. Farias chosen Freshman of the Year, 80th Legislature, by the Mexican American Legislative Caucus. Texas House of Representatives.
Military Service Notes
- "Among those who completed tours of duty in country during the Vietnam War." 84th Legislature, R.S., HR 3334. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- United States Army. Biographical sketch, 82nd Legislature. Texas House of Representatives.
Photographs
- Photograph. Joe Farias, 84th Legislature, Texas House of Representatives
- Photograph. Joe Farias, 83rd Legislature, Texas House of Representatives
- Photograph. Joe Farias, 80th Legislature, Members of the 80th and 81st Legislature, Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 80th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 81st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 82nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 83rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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84th R.S. - 2015
County Affairs (Vice Chair) Defense and Veterans' Affairs | ||
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83rd R.S. - 2013
County Affairs (Vice Chair) Defense and Veterans' Affairs Education Policy for a Skilled Workforce House Research Organization Steering Committee Rules and Resolutions | ||
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82nd R.S. - 2011
Defense and Veterans' Affairs Elections Local and Consent Calendars Rules and Resolutions | ||
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81st R.S. - 2009
Defense and Veterans' Affairs Emergency Preparedness, Select Public Education Rules and Resolutions | ||
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80th R.S. - 2007
Elections Juvenile Justice and Family Issues |
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