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Philip Cortez

Democratic Party · TX · Texas House of Representatives District 117

Philip Cortez is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 117 (Bexar County/San Antonio), in office since 2017 (also 2013-2015), a senior member and former committee chair, seeking re-election in 2026.

Campaign Finance Information — State Representative, District 117

Campaign Finance Information · State Representative, District 117 · November 3, 2026

Data last updated July 24, 2026

Raised
$292,127

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • Attorney$11,750
  • Lobbyist$11,533
  • Owner$10,000
  • President$9,980
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  • Finance$5,000
Direct contributions by size
  • $5,000+$160,480
  • $1,000-$4,999$123,001
  • $500-$999$6,733
  • $250-$499$1,900
  • $1-$99$14

Source: Texas Ethics Commission · 2026 cycle · prd.tecprd.ethicsefile.com

Track record

General

· 2 records

  • Served on the Insurance and Urban Affairs Committees (2023-2024); previously chaired the Urban Affairs Committee and was vice chair of the Elections Committee.

    January 10, 2023

    Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 15, 2026

  • Assumed office as the Texas House member for District 117 in January 2017; previously held the seat 2013-2015.

    January 10, 2017

    Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 15, 2026

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Profile last researched July 15, 2026.