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With Joe’s leadership, the Texas House provided assistance for military men and women who suffer severe burns in the line of duty. Many of these wounded warriors are treated in San Antonio at the Brooke Army Medical Center, recently renamed … READ MORE →

Joe Straus knows that our growing state has growing needs, from water resources to transportation infrastructure. During the last decade, Texas’ population grew by almost 21 percent, and even greater growth is projected for the next 10 years. He has … READ MORE →

Joe Straus is a lifelong Republican who served in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. He grew up in San Antonio, where several generations of the Straus family have lived and worked. He and his wife, … READ MORE →

Joe Straus’ first priority is standing up for the people who elected him, the residents of District 121. His selection by his peers to serve as their Speaker means greater clout for San Antonio at the state Capitol. San Antonio … READ MORE →

During his two sessions as leader of the Texas House, Joe and his fellow House members: Cut spending to achieve two balanced, no-new-taxes budgets Cut $14 billion from the state budget during the 82nd Session alone Protected billions in the … READ MORE →

Joe Straus is a champion of policies that encourage job creation and economic growth. He knows that it’s the small business owners, entrepreneurs and private sector that create jobs – not government – so he works to keep the tax … READ MORE →

As a legislator and a father, Joe knows that the education of the next generation is critical to Texas’ future. At a time when other areas of the budget were getting fewer dollars, Joe made public schools a top priority. … READ MORE →

Joe Straus is a strong fiscal conservative who most recently led the Texas House of Representatives to balance the State budget by cutting more than $14 billion in spending instead of raising taxes. He’s one of the few Legislators ever … READ MORE →

At a time when the most divisive voices seem to dominate politics, Joe Straus sets a different, respectful tone. He works to bring people together and get things done. He’s a principled, effective leader who gets results, and we can … READ MORE →

From a very young age, I’ve seen the importance of getting involved in the political process. I was the youngest of three children, and I went with my mom to many grassroots gatherings, campaign rallies and women’s club meetings because … READ MORE →