José Menéndez
Senator · State senate · Texas · District 26
Democratic
Biography
State Senator José Menéndez is Texas State Senator serving District 26 since 2015. The son of immigrants, José Menéndez grew up working at his family’s small business located in San Antonio's West Side. During his term in office, Menéndez passed over 200 bills that benefited children, seniors, veterans, and San Antonio families. One of the bills, David's Law, empowers students, parents, schools, and law enforcement to combat and prevent cyberbullying. Senator Menéndez is also a strong advocate for job growth, community and business development. Along with his successful legislation, Senator Menéndez has secured millions of dollars for advancements in education, healthcare, parks, and additional funding developments, including $17 million for the Alamo Colleges. Senator Menéndez began his public service career in 1997 when he was elected to the San Antonio City Council District 6 office, representing the city’s West Side. He was then elected to serve as State Representative for House District 124 in 2000. He was later entrusted with an appointment to the powerful Appropriations Committee where he secured millions of dollars for various crucial San Antonio initiatives. In his final session serving in the House, Menéndez was appointed Chairman of the House Committee on Defense and Veterans’ Affairs where he secured one of the state’s largest mental health programs for Veterans. Senator Menéndez has distinguished himself as a commonsense problem solver, able to work with colleagues on all sides to serve the needs of Texas families. He has continued to remain committed to improving the state’s public education system, utilities and energy infrastructure, as well as housing and economic development.
On the record
- Education
- Central Catholic High School; Southern Methodist University, Business Administration; Southern Methodist University, Latin American Studies
- Profession
- Vice President, Stewart Title Guaranty; Director, Multicultural Market
- Born
- 1969-03-11
- Family
- Married; three children.
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room E1.610, P.O. Box 12068 Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711 · 512-463-0126
- Phone
- 512-463-0126
- jose.menendez@senate.texas.gov