State Sen. Carlos Uresti

Democrat
Current Rating

N/A

Senate District 19 (Retired) - San Antonio
First elected 1997

Previous Ratings on the Fiscal Index

  • Career: F
  • 2017: F
  • 2015: F
  • 2013: F
  • 2011: F
  • 2009: F
  • 2007: F

About State Sen. Carlos Uresti

Carlos Uresti is an attorney from San Antonio, Texas. He received a BA degree and JD from Saint Mary’s Law School. Senator Uresti served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Navy for four years. He currently practices law at the Uresti Law Firm. Prior to joining Texas Senate, Senator Uresti served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1997 – 2006. Senator Uresti has served in the Texas Senate since 2006.
Committee Assignments during 85th Legislative Session: Health & Human Services (Vice Chair); Education; Finance; Veteran Affairs & Border Security

Senate District District 19

State Sen. Carlos Uresti's Record

  • Pro-Taxpayer
  • Anti-Taxpayer
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
Bill Vote

SB 300: Reducing unfunded mandates on schools

Senate Journal Page: 717
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SB 16: Creating new environmental regulations and mandates

Senate Journal Page: 958
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SB 855: Creating new transportation taxes and fees

Senate Journal Page: 976
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SJR 52: Allowing counties to impose gas taxes and motor vehicle fees

Senate Journal Page: 1087
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SB 1123: Loosening standards for mesothelioma lawsuits

Senate Journal Page: 1100
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HB 873: Subsidies for the entertainment industry

Senate Journal Page: 1118
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SB 1071: Providing more transparency for state pension funds

Senate Journal Page: 1180
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SB 1569: Permanently changing UI to appease federal government and draw down one-time funds

Senate Journal Page: 1185
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SJR 48: Basing residential property taxes only on value as a residence

Senate Journal Page: 1453
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SB 841: Expanding Children's Health Insurance Program to 300% of poverty, $66,000 for a family of four

Senate Journal Page: 2072
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HB 300, Amendment 10 by Patrick: Removing gas taxes and fees from TxDOT re-authorization bill

Senate Journal Page: 2977
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HB 2559: Reforming the state employee pension system

Senate Journal Page: 3309
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HB 130: Creating a new, expanded Pre-K program

Senate Journal Page: 3972
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