Rep. Campos, Elizabeth "Liz"

Biography

Representative Elizabeth “Liz” Campos of House District 119 is serving her third term in the Texas House of Representatives. As a lifelong resident of District 119, she represents the cities of San Antonio, Converse, Live Oak, Schertz, St. Hedwig, and Universal City. 

In her first term, Representative Campos was selected as “Freshman of the Year” by the Texas House Legislative Study Group. This session, Representative Campos has worked to improve the Department of Family and Protective Services by advocating for stronger resources and more efficient support systems to protect vulnerable children and families. She also leads mental health initiatives, especially for firefighters and peace officers, recognizing the unique challenges these first responders face and the critical need for specialized mental health care. 

Campos has authored legislation to increase accessibility to physician assistant care, expanding healthcare options for communities across Texas. She has made efforts in the capitol to provide more comprehensive support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring they receive the services and opportunities they need to thrive. 

Recognizing the importance of quality care for seniors, Campos pushes for improved staffing standards at facilities that care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders, ensuring that these vulnerable populations receive the attention and care they deserve. 

In addition to advancing her legislation, she also worked to expand Medicaid, fully fund public schools, and finance local infrastructure projects that generate jobs, create opportunity, and reduce poverty in our community. 

Representative Campos is the first woman elected to represent HD 119. She has over thirty years of experience as a legal administrator at major law firms in San Antonio and previously served in the Texas Legislature as a House Constituent Coordinator, Senate District Director, and Senate Chief of Staff. 

As well as serving her community in the Texas House of Representatives, Liz Campos is a successful businesswoman, a third-generation plumber, and lives in Southeast San Antonio with her three German Shepherds Jojo, Jolene, and Lobo.