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Claudia Ordaz

Texas House of Representatives - District 79

District 79, Texas

Claudia Ordaz Perez is a Texas legislator and a dedicated member of the Democratic Party, currently serving in the Texas House of Representatives for the 79th District, which encompasses northeastern and eastern El Paso, including significant sites like the El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and has built a varied career in public service and communications. Her roles have included serving as a paralegal assistant with the Texas Civil Rights Project, press secretary in the U.S. House of Representatives, and communications director in the Texas Senate. She also held local positions as a councilmember for El Paso's District 6 and worked with the El Paso Museum of History, among others.