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Giovanni Capriglione

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Running, 2024 Texas House of Representatives District 98, General Election

Running, 2024 Texas House of Representatives District 98, Primary Election

Won the General, 2022 Texas House of Representatives District 98

Texas State House, District 98 (2012 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Giovanni Capriglione
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Home City:
    Southlake, TX
  • Family:
    Wife: Elisa; 3 Children: Christina, Helen, Natalie
Personal Details

Giovanni Capriglione is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 98. Capriglione was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Capriglione 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.

Capriglione ran in one of 48 contested Texas state legislative Republican primaries in 2018. To read more about the conflict between Republican factions in the primaries, including who the factions were, which races were competitive and who key influencers lined up behind, click here.

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, General Investigating and Ethics Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Government Transparency & Operation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Investments & Financial Services Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Article I, IV & V, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Article VI, VII & VIII, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Bond Indebtedness, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Budget Transparency and Reform, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • MBA, Finance, Santa Clara University, 2000-2003
  • BS, Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1991-1995

Professional Experience

  • MBA, Finance, Santa Clara University, 2000-2003
  • BS, Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1991-1995
  • Owner/Principal, Texas Adventure Capital Limited Liability Company, 2010-present
  • Vice President, Pacesetter Capital Group, 2003-2010
  • Design Engineer, Agere Systems Incorporated, 2001-2003
  • Applications Engineer, Lucent Technologies, Incorporated, 1991-2001
  • Applications Engineer, Enable Semiconductor, 1997-1999
  • Hardware Engineer, Cabletron Systems, 1995-1996

Political Experience

  • MBA, Finance, Santa Clara University, 2000-2003
  • BS, Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1991-1995
  • Owner/Principal, Texas Adventure Capital Limited Liability Company, 2010-present
  • Vice President, Pacesetter Capital Group, 2003-2010
  • Design Engineer, Agere Systems Incorporated, 2001-2003
  • Applications Engineer, Lucent Technologies, Incorporated, 1991-2001
  • Applications Engineer, Enable Semiconductor, 1997-1999
  • Hardware Engineer, Cabletron Systems, 1995-1996
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 98, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 98, 2010, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, General Investigating and Ethics Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Government Transparency & Operation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Investments & Financial Services Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Article VI, VII & VIII, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Bond Indebtedness, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Budget Transparency and Reform, Texas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MBA, Finance, Santa Clara University, 2000-2003
  • BS, Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1991-1995
  • Owner/Principal, Texas Adventure Capital Limited Liability Company, 2010-present
  • Vice President, Pacesetter Capital Group, 2003-2010
  • Design Engineer, Agere Systems Incorporated, 2001-2003
  • Applications Engineer, Lucent Technologies, Incorporated, 1991-2001
  • Applications Engineer, Enable Semiconductor, 1997-1999
  • Hardware Engineer, Cabletron Systems, 1995-1996
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 98, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 98, 2010, 2018, 2020
  • Vice President, Tarrant Republican Club, 2010-present
  • Volunteer, All Pro Dad, present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Carroll Education Foundation, present
  • Member, Budget and Finance Committee, Carroll Independent School District, present
  • President, Cross Timber Hills Home Owners Association, present
  • Faith Formation Teacher, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, present
  • Member, Heritage Alliance, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, present
  • Coach, Odyssey of the Mind Academic Program, present
  • Member, Southlake Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Co-Founder, Southlake Lions Club
  • Delegate, Texas Republican Assembly Delegate, 2011

Other Info

— Awards:

  • * "Champion for Free Enterprise' by the Texas Association of Business
  • * "Exemplary Conservative' by Conservative Roundtable of Texas
  • * "People's Champion Award' by Texans for Accountable Government
  • * "Top 3 Sophomore Power Ranking' by Capitol Inside
  • * "Watchdog Hall of Fame' by DMN Watchdog
  • * "Open Government Champion' by Corpus Christi Caller-Times
  • * "Courageous Conservative' by the Texas Conservative Coalition
  • * "Fighter for Free Enterprise' by the Texas Association of Business
  • * "Lonestar Conservative Leader' by the Texas Conservative Roundtable

Priority Issues:

* Strengthening Texas' Economy -- Pro-Job/Pro-Growth Strategy

  • * No increase in the tax rate, no new fees
  • * Promoting Pro-Life Policies
  • * Promoting Quality Education
  • * Increasing Transparency of Government
  • * Border Security and Immigration
  • * Protecting Our Right to Keep & Bear Arms

    • State Bills
    Speeches

    Governor Abbott Announces Over $171 Million In CARES Act Funding For Rental Assistance, Texas Eviction Diversion Program
    Sep. 25, 2020Statement
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    Governor Abbott Announces Additional $118 Million In Federal Funding To Support Texas Higher Education
    Jul. 22, 2020Statement
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    Letter to County and City Leaders - Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce Federal Funding For Local Jurisdictions
    May 11, 2020Letter
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    Events

    2019

    Jun. 12
    Rep. Giovanni Capriglione at Southlake Republican Club

    Wed 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

    Legends Hall at The Marq Southlake Southlake, TX

    Jun. 3
    Rep. Capriglione Town Hall in Grapevine

    Mon 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

    Grapevine City Hall Grapevine, TX

    May 30
    Giovanni Capriglione

    Thur CDT

    Keller Town Hall Keller, TX

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