Claudia Ordaz
Candidate for State Representative, 79th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Campaign website
- claudiaordazfortexas.com
State representative for District 79 since 2021 and a former El Paso City Council member and mayor pro tem; a University of Texas at El Paso graduate.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored a 2025 law on prosecuting animal cruelty.In office
HB 285 (2025) became law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.”
Education
Authored a 2025 law on early learning for disabled children.In office
HB 2310 (2025) became law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of early learning and educational opportunities for young children with disabilities”
Economy & jobs
Authored a 2025 law creating county employee family leave pools.In office
HB 334 (2025) became law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.”
Authored a bill for employer partnerships to expand child care.In office
HB 5086 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“a pilot program to increase the supply of child-care services and encourage employer partnerships”
Health & human services
Authored a law expanding access to prescription contraception.In office
ReportRep. Claudia Ordaz — BiographyGovernment record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
“she passed the only bill expanding access to prescription contraception”
All sources (4)
- Sample Ballot: Federal, State & County, November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · El Paso County Elections Department · ep-county-elections-production.s3.amazonaws.com
- Qualified Candidates Information: 2026 November General Election, State Representative — Texas Secretary of State Candidate Bio Portal
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Rep. Claudia Ordaz — Biography
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- Bills authored by Rep. Claudia Ordaz, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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