Elizabeth "Liz" Campos is a Democratic representative for Texas House District 119, serving her third term since her election in November 2020 and assuming office on January 12, 2021. Born on May 8, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas, she is a lifelong resident of the district, which includes parts of San Antonio, Converse, Live Oak, Schertz, St. Hedwig, and Universal City. She is the first woman elected to represent HD 119 and, at age 56, brings over 30 years of experience as a legal administrator at major San Antonio law firms, along with prior legislative staff roles including House Constituent Coordinator, Senate District Director, and Senate Chief of Staff. Campos is also a third-generation plumber who founded J. Arnold Plumbing in 2016.

Notable achievements and positions include being named “Freshman of the Year” by the Texas House Legislative Study Group in her first term for passing legislation on senior nursing home safety, foster care protections, and homeless veterans funding. She has authored 427 bills across three terms, advocating for Department of Family and Protective Services improvements, mental health initiatives for first responders, expanded physician assistant care, support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and better staffing for Alzheimer’s care facilities. She leads Democratic efforts to expand Medicaid, fully fund public schools, and finance job-creating infrastructure. Currently, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Public Health and on the Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Brackenridge High School and Highlands High School in San Antonio.
• Political Experience: Elected to Texas House District 119 in 2020 ; previously served 10 years in the Texas Legislature as an intern, Constituent Services Coordinator, District Director, and Chief of Staff in the Texas Senate; member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.