State Sen. Judith Zaffirini

Democrat

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Senate District 21 - Laredo

First elected 1987

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Twitter: @JudithZaffirini

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2021: F
2019: F
2017: F
2015: F
2013: F
2011: F
2009: F
2007: F

About State Sen. Judith Zaffirini

Judith Zaffirini is communication specialist and former educator from Laredo, Texas. She received her BS, MA and PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. Senator Zaffirini has been married for 46 years and has one son. Senator Zaffirini has served in the Texas Senate since 1987.

Committee Assignments

88th Legislative Session
Business and Commerce
Finance
Grid Reliability, Legislative Oversight
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery, and Electricity, Special
Natural Resources and Economic Development, Vice Chair
Redistricting, Special
State Affairs

Offices

Capitol

P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711

p: (512) 463-0121

District

1407 Washington Street
Laredo, TX 78040

p: (956) 722-2293

Senate District District 21

State Sen. Judith Zaffirini's Record

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Sponsorship

Bill	Vote
SB 300: Reducing unfunded mandates on schools Senate Journal Page: 717 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 16: Creating new environmental regulations and mandates Senate Journal Page: 958 Read Full Detail	X
SB 855: Creating new transportation taxes and fees Senate Journal Page: 976 Read Full Detail	X
SJR 52: Allowing counties to impose gas taxes and motor vehicle fees Senate Journal Page: 1087 Read Full Detail	X
SB 1123: Loosening standards for mesothelioma lawsuits Senate Journal Page: 1100 Read Full Detail	X
HB 873: Subsidies for the entertainment industry Senate Journal Page: 1118 Read Full Detail	X
SB 1071: Providing more transparency for state pension funds Senate Journal Page: 1180 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 1569: Permanently changing UI to appease federal government and draw down one-time funds Senate Journal Page: 1185 Read Full Detail	X
SJR 48: Basing residential property taxes only on value as a residence Senate Journal Page: 1453 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 841: Expanding Children's Health Insurance Program to 300% of poverty, $66,000 for a family of four Senate Journal Page: 2072 Read Full Detail	X
HB 300, Amendment 10 by Patrick: Removing gas taxes and fees from TxDOT re-authorization bill Senate Journal Page: 2977 Read Full Detail	X
HB 2559: Reforming the state employee pension system Senate Journal Page: 3309 Read Full Detail	Check
HB 130: Creating a new, expanded Pre-K program Senate Journal Page: 3972 Read Full Detail	X