Dear Friends:

I’m writing to seek your support in my run for re-election to the Texas House ofRepresentatives, where I currently represent the hardworking people of District 118 of
Bexar County.

I’m campaigning early to be ready for the challenge I anticipate this election cycle from the leadership in Austin. They never paid a speck of attention to District 118 until recently, and now their sole interest is to turn our district to their advantage as part of a statewide struggle to hold onto dwindling amounts of power.

Though I have a demonstrated record of commitment to this district and strength as a
member of our influential Bexar County delegation, I must be ready for a challenger
whose pockets will be artificially inflated by the GOP fundraising machine.

I ask for your early support of, and interest in, my campaign. A fundraiser reception is
being hosted for me on the evening of Wednesday, December 12, here in San Antonio.
Event details can be found on the website of my campaign: www.joefarias.com. Even if
you cannot make it to this event, please visit my website to learn more about my
successful first term of office and the campaign to keep me there.

As always, please don’t ever hesitate to call on me whenever you have questions or
concerns you’d like to discuss. I’m truly honored to represent District 118.

Moving Texas Forward,