Judith Zaffirini hasn't missed a vote since 1986. Now she's the …
Jan 18, 2024 · KUT News. 'In the Texas Senate, really, we have friendships across party lines,' says state Sen. Judith Zaffirini. 'Austin, Texas, is really not like Washington, D.C. We vote across party lines, with the exception of redistricting and some of the most controversial bills.'
The Texas State Senate – Senator Judith Zaffirini: District 21
Senator Judith Zaffirini, the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas Senate, became the first woman Dean of the Senate on Dec. 31, 2023. She succeeds 24 men who held the title since 1909, when it was first assigned to the longest-serving senator.
Judith Zaffirini never sought to lead the Texas Senate. Now she's …
Jan 8, 2024 · Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, has worked in the Texas Senate for decades, and now she is the first woman to serve as its ranking member.
Senator becomes first woman Dean of Texas Senate | KXAN Austin
Dec 29, 2023 · AUSTIN (KXAN) — When the new year starts, Senator Judith Zaffirini will start her role as Dean of the Texas Senate. Zaffirini will be the first woman to serve as Dean. She previously broke...
Judith Zaffirini - Wikipedia
Judith Pappas Zaffirini (born February 13, 1946) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Texas State Senate from the 21st District, which includes her home city of Laredo in south Texas. Zaffririni is the first female dean of the Texas Senate.
The Texas State Senate – Press Items: Senator Judith Zaffirini
Nov 14, 2022 · Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, pre-filed 44 bills today (Nov. 14) for the legislative session that begins on Jan. 10. Because she and her staff were first in line (and the Lt. Governor reserves 1-30 for his priorities), hers are Senate Bills 31- 70 and Senate Joint Resolutions 6-9.
The Texas State Senate – Press Items: Senator Judith Zaffirini
May 31, 2021 · SENATOR JUDITH ZAFFIRINI, D-Laredo, represents Senate District 21 in the Texas Senate. The second highest-ranking senator and the highest-ranking woman and Hispanic senator, Senator Zaffirini also was the highest bill-passer for the fourth consecutive session.
Senator Judith Zaffirini to Become First Woman Dean of Texas
Dec 30, 2023 · Senator Judith Zaffirini is set to make history this Sunday as the first woman to become Dean of the Texas Senate. A veteran lawmaker, Zaffirini has already broken ground as the first Mexican...
Zaffirini on struggles, fixes needed after Paxton impeachment
Sep 22, 2023 · Texas state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, right, acting as a juror votes on the articles of impeachment against suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol ...
Judith Zaffirini hasn’t missed a vote since 1986. Now she’s the …
Jan 16, 2024 · Judith Zaffirini hasn’t missed a vote since 1986. Now she’s the first female dean of the Texas Senate. The Democrat has also passed more bills than any legislator in the history of the state: ‘I do it by being bipartisan,’ she says.