| Representative Elizabeth "Liz" Campos of House District 119 is serving her first term in the Texas House of Representatives. She represents the cities of San Antonio, Converse, Live Oak, Schertz, St. Hedwig, and Universal City.
Representative Campos has authored important legislation to improve the quality of life for seniors at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and independent living. This legislation includes- certification of institutions that care for persons with Alzheimer's disease; protection of personal funds of residents of long-term care facilities; and funding for support services provided by independent living programs.
Campos also filed legislation to address homelessness and affordable housing in Bexar County. This legislation includes- housing first initiatives; transitional housing pilot programs; housing mobility investments; and the creation of an affordable housing trust fund to provide incentives for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
In addition to advancing legislation that she has authored, Campos will also work to expand Medicaid, fully fund public schools, and finance local infrastructure projects that generate jobs, create opportunity, and reduce poverty in our community.
Representative Campos is the first women elected to represent HD 119. She has thirty years experience as a legal administrator at major law firms in San Antonio and previously served in the Texas Legislature as a House Constituent Coordinator, Senate District Director, and Senate Chief of Staff.
In addition to donating her time to community service with various local organizations and neighborhoods, Campos is a successful business, third generation plumber, and lives in Southeast San Antonio with her three Germen shepherds Jojo, Mona, and Lobo.
Representative Campos is a member of the Public Health and Urban Affairs committees. |