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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Celia Israel is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 50. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on January 28, 2014. Israel is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Vice Chair, Elections Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Long-Term Infrastructure Planning, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1982-1988

Professional Experience

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1982-1988
  • Realtor, Home and Hearth Realty, 2010-present
  • Community Affairs Manager, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Incorporated, 2006-2010
  • Owner, Mission Resources, 1999-2006
  • Appointments Administrator, Office of Governor Ann Richards, 1990-1994

Political Experience

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1982-1988
  • Realtor, Home and Hearth Realty, 2010-present
  • Community Affairs Manager, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Incorporated, 2006-2010
  • Owner, Mission Resources, 1999-2006
  • Appointments Administrator, Office of Governor Ann Richards, 1990-1994
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representative, District 50, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 50, 2013, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Elections Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Long-Term Infrastructure Planning, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Committee

Member, Insurance Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1982-1988
  • Realtor, Home and Hearth Realty, 2010-present
  • Community Affairs Manager, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Incorporated, 2006-2010
  • Owner, Mission Resources, 1999-2006
  • Appointments Administrator, Office of Governor Ann Richards, 1990-1994
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representative, District 50, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 50, 2013, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Capital Campaign Committee, The Sustainable Food Center, 2010-present
  • Member, Robert Mueller Redevelopment Committee, 2007-present
  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Member, Corridor Task Force, Alliance for Public Transportation
  • Member, City of Austin Bond Advisory Committee, 2012
  • Chair, Alliance for Public Transportation, 2004-2011
  • Member, Travis County Bond Advisory Committee, 2011
  • Member, Board, Capital Area Food Bank, 2002-2009
  • Member, Board, GENAustin, 2002-2009
  • Public Member, City of Austin Police Monitor Board, 1999-2006
  • Co-Chair, Community Safety Task Force, Austin Independant School District, 2004
  • Member/President, Board, YMCA, Austin, 1993-1995
  • Former Member/President, Board, YWCA, 1993-1995

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Chairs Award, 2013, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Celebration of Champions, 2006, Capital Area Democratic Women

Trio of Stars Award, 2012, Travis County Democratic Party

Yeller Dawg Award, 2010, South Austin Democrats

Equality Texas Champion of Equality

Legislative Study Group Freshman of the Year

State Bills
Events

2020

Aug. 26
Sharing the Shelf: Your Back to School Virtual Bookshelf

Wed 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM CDT

https://www.facebook.com/CeliaIsraelTX/videos/2248726321940419/

Aug. 25
Elections Town Hall

Tue 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT