John Garza
| John V. Garza | |
|---|---|
| Texas State Representative from District 117 (Bexar County) | |
| In office January 2011 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | David McQuade Leibowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 Herlong, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Debora A. Garza |
| Children | John Zachariah, Jacqueline, Isaiah, Rebekah and Hannah |
| Alma mater | John F. Kennedy High School |
| Religion | Christian |
John Vincent Garza, was born on March 13, 1955 in Herlong, California. Garza served as a Republican state representative representing District 117 in Bexar County, Texas. Rep. Garza has worked in affordable housing development and sales for over 25 years.[1] Garza was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year" by the Hispanic Republican Conference for the 82nd Legislature.
Background
John V. Garza was born into a military family and traveled extensively in his early years.[1] The family returned to their Westside San Antonio home in 1967. He was raised by his parents retired USAF S/SGT Arthur and Maria D. Garza.[1] Rep. Garza graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1973 in the Edgewood Independent School District.[1] He attended the University of Denver where he received his Bachelor's of Arts and Science degree in Mass Communication in 1977.[1] He married Debra A. Garza in 1980 and has raised five children John Zachariah, Jacqueline, Isaiah, Rebekah and Hannah.[1]
Garza has had a lengthy career in housing and real estate; he has held several executive positions in his business and sales career which now spans over twenty five years.[1] John has been active in leadership training in both the business and private sector.[1]
District 117
Garza's District 117 is among the most rapidly growing parts of Bexar County.[2] It encompasses the far west and southwest portions of Bexar County, Texas including the cities of San Antonio, Helotes, Von Ormy, Lytle and the unincorporated community of Macdona. It also includes Lackland Air Force Base, University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas A&M University–San Antonio and Palo Alto College.
Election history
| 2010 House District 117 Republican Primary [3] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | John V. Garza | 3,805 | 100 | ||
| 2010 House District 117 Elections [4] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | John V. Garza | 14,684 | 51.87 | ||
| Democratic | David McQuade Leibowitz | 13,625 | 48.13 | ||
82nd Texas Legislature
Garza is one of forty freshmen legislators in the 82nd Texas Legislature. He is one of six Hispanic Republicans currently serving in the Texas Legislature and a founding member of the Hispanic Republican Conference [5]
Garza currently serves on the House Business and Industry Committee and House Land and Resource Management Committee.
Garza has authored or co-authored over thirty five bills dealing primarily with property tax reform, rural and suburban water rights, election integrity, greater accountability in government, and home owner association reform.[6]
Garza was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year" by the Hispanic Republican Conference on May 26, 2011.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "State Rep. John V. Garza District 117(R-Helotes)". www.texastribune.com. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ "As S.A. grows, folks go north and west". www.mysanantonio.com. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ "Republcian Primary Election results, March 2, 2010". www.bexar.org. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ "General Election Returns, November 2, 2010". bexar.org. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ "New Hispanic Republican Group Could Have Significant Voice on Volatile Issues in House, January 26, 2011". www.acapitolblog.com. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ "Information for Rep. John Garza". www.legis.state.tx.us. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
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