Oscar Longoria is a Democrat representing Texas House District 35, which spans parts of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties, including cities like Mission, McAllen, Edinburg, Weslaco, and Brownsville. First elected in 2013, he is currently serving his seventh term as a state representative and owns the Law Office of Oscar Longoria as an attorney. Raised in Mission, he has focused on economic development, education, workforce issues, and cultural recognition, notably chairing the House Business & Industry Committee in the 88th Session and serving on committees like Public Education and Appropriations subcommittees.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and Doctorate of Jurisprudence, both from the University of Texas at Austin.
• Political Experience:
  • Elected to Texas House District 35 in 2013 ; now in seventh term.
  • Prior roles: Board Member, Agua Special Utility District; Trustee, South Texas College.
  • 89th Session : Chair, Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Workforce; Vice-Chair, Permanent Standing Subcommittee on International Relations; member, Licensing & Administrative Procedures and Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committees.
  • 88th Session : Chair, Business & Industry Committee; member, Public Education and General Investigating Committees; former Vice-Chair, Appropriations Committee; member, Legislative Budget Board.
  • Notable legislation: Co-author of HB45 ; resolutions like HR1640 and HR1625 honoring local artists.