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Uresti files for re-election to Senate District 19 November 30, 2011 Sen. Carlos Uresti on Wednesday officially filed for re-election to Senate District 19. "It has been an honor to serve the people of San Antonio and West Texas for the last five years," Uresti said. "Together we have accomplished a lot, but much remains to be done." During his legislative career, Uresti has helped enact reforms at Child Protective Services, created the Statewide Blue Ribbon Task Force, sponsored legislation protecting veterans and seniors, provided oversight of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District and authored a bill allowing for a dissolution election for the utility; given away 30,000 backpacks to school children; and collected and distributed more than... Read more...
City South Management Authority Board Applications deadline is on September 30 August 22, 2011 City South Management Authority Read more...
CASA recognizes Uresti for standing up for Texas’ foster children August 19, 2011 Texas CASA and Child Advocates San Antonio will name State Senator Carlos Uresti a “Big Voice For Little Texans” Monday . The award is reserved for legislators who exhibited leadership during the legislative session in making foster children a priority. “We wanted to show our appreciation for Sen. Uresti’s continued leadership on behalf of the 42,000 children that are in state custody each year due to abuse and neglect allegations,” said Texas CASA Chief Executive Officer Joe Gagen. “Sen. Uresti has been a longtime champion of these children. This session he passed bills that will prevent more children from being victimized by abuse and neglect and protect children from... Read more...
Legislature adjourns special session "Sine Die" June 28, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2011 CONTACT: Mark Langford at 512-463-0119 Legislature adjourns special session "Sine Die" (AUSTIN) — The Texas Senate wrapped up its 30-day special session a day early on Tuesday and adjourned "sine die" after completing its business on a number of critical items left over from the regular session. Sen. Carlos Uresti said he was happy that the Legislature ended the session without passing a controversial sanctuary cities bill, but expressed disappointment that public education was not fully funded. "Over the coming months, school districts across Texas will start feeling the pain of a $4 billion cut in... Read more...

Uresti files for re-election to Senate District 19

November 30, 2011

Sen. Carlos Uresti on Wednesday officially filed for re-election to Senate District 19.

"It has been an honor to serve the people of San Antonio and West Texas for the last five years," Uresti said. "Together we have accomplished a lot, but much remains to be done."

During his legislative career, Uresti has helped enact reforms at Child Protective Services, created the Statewide Blue Ribbon Task Force, sponsored legislation protecting veterans and seniors, provided oversight of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District and authored a bill allowing for a dissolution election for the utility; given away 30,000 backpacks to school children; and collected and distributed more than...

City South Management Authority Board Applications deadline is on September 30

August 22, 2011

City South Management Authority

CASA recognizes Uresti for standing up for Texas’ foster children

August 19, 2011

Texas CASA and Child Advocates San Antonio will name State Senator Carlos Uresti a “Big Voice For Little Texans” Monday . The award is reserved for legislators who exhibited leadership during the legislative session in making foster children a priority.

“We wanted to show our appreciation for Sen. Uresti’s continued leadership on behalf of the 42,000 children that are in state custody each year due to abuse and neglect allegations,” said Texas CASA Chief Executive Officer Joe Gagen. “Sen. Uresti has been a longtime champion of these children. This session he passed bills that will prevent more children from being victimized by abuse and neglect and protect children from...

Legislature adjourns special session "Sine Die"

June 28, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2011
CONTACT: Mark Langford at 512-463-0119
Legislature adjourns special session "Sine Die"
(AUSTIN) — The Texas Senate wrapped up its 30-day special session a day early on Tuesday and adjourned "sine die" after completing its business on a number of critical items left over from the regular session.

Sen. Carlos Uresti said he was happy that the Legislature ended the session without passing a controversial sanctuary cities bill, but expressed disappointment that public education was not fully funded.

"Over the coming months, school districts across Texas will start feeling the pain of a $4 billion cut in...