Claudia Ordaz Perez is a Democratic representative for Texas House District 79, covering El Paso's northeast and eastside, including the El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss. First elected in 2020 , she serves as Vice-Chair of the International Relations & Economic Development Committee and sits on Transportation, Resolutions Calendars, and Environmental Regulation committees. Notable achievements include securing over $500 million in COVID relief for small businesses, passing the only bill expanding prescription contraception access post-Roe, boosting local business support and economic incentives, and improving workforce programs in El Paso. She earned awards like “Legislative Champion” from the Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition, “Humane Hero” from the Texas Humane Legislative Network, “Freshman Legislator of the Year” from Tejano Democrats, and “Legislative Star” for family leave benefits.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in Political Science and Women's Studies from the University of Texas at El Paso ; attended Economics and Policy at University of Texas at Austin .
• Political Experience:
  • Texas House Representative, District 79 .
  • El Paso City Councilmember, District 6, and former Mayor Pro Tempore , advocating for living wages, parks, infrastructure, animal shelters, and job growth.
  • Earlier roles: Public Information Officer, El Paso Water Utilities ; Marketing Director, El Paso Museum of History ; Press Secretary, U.S. House ; Communications Director, Texas Senate ; Field Organizer, Vince Perez Campaign ; Paralegal Assistant, Texas Civil Rights Project ; Domestic Violence Program Coordinator, Center for Civic Engagement .