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Rep. Joe Farias Applauds San Antonio Water System Decision to Give Former BexarMet Employees 2.5% Wage Increase; Former BexarMet Customers will not see rate increase in 2012
Apr 10, 2012

San Antonio, TX -- Representative Joe Farias (D - San Antonio) hailed the decision of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) on Tuesday to give a 2.5% wage increase to all former Bexar Metropolitan Water District (BexarMet) employees who are now employed by SAWS.

During the 81st and 82nd Legislative Sessions, Representative Farias worked with the authors of the legislation, which called for an election to dissolve BexarMet, in both the House and the Senate to ensure that BexarMet employees would be protected if the utility was dissolved... [READ MORE]

Representative Joe Farias Receives Endorsement from San Antonio Board of Realtors
Jan 29, 2012

San Antonio - State Representative Joe Farias (D - San Antonio) received the endorsement of the San Antonio Board of Realtors today.

"I am honored to receive the San Antonio Board of Realtors' endorsement for my reelection to the Texas House of Representatives.  SABOR is committed to work for the protection of private property ownership and to better serve the community in which they live... [READ MORE]

New payday loan laws go into effect
Jan 12, 2012

SAN ANTONIO - Borrowers who need a few hundred bucks quickly are more frequently relying on so-called "payday loans" at one of the many small loan companies across the area, but these loans can also be expensive.

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Rep. Joe Farias to Receive Legislative Leadership Award from Texas Veterans Commission
Jan 3, 2012

Rep. Farias is joined by veterans, Somerset American Legion Post 443, and the Texas Veterans Commission to receive Legislative Leadership Award for his efforts in support of Texas veterans and their families. 

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Texans have new way to help veterans
Jan 2, 2012

Starting this month, when you register your vehicle at the DMV, your registration form will include a space that will allow you the opportunity to donate money to help Texas veterans and their families.

This added option is due to the passage of  Senate Bill 1635, legislation sponsored by Representative Farias in the Texas House of Representatives last session... [READ MORE]

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