Who Philip is
Cortez is an Air Force veteran who served 20 years and retired as a Captain, and holds a Ph.D. in educational administration from UT Austin.
About Philip
He is running for a sixth term representing Southside and West Bexar County, after first winning the seat in 2012.
Where they stand
- Corruption & DemocracyUnknown
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- Public EducationAgree
- Health CareUnknown
- Freedom, Family & FaithUnknown
- Immigration & Border SecurityUnknown
- Public Safety & JusticeUnknown
- Energy & EnvironmentUnknown
Also running for TX State House • District 117
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Ben MostynMostyn is a U.S. Army veteran and Department of Defense-certified master instructor who also works as a Realtor and small business owner in San Antonio.
About Ben
He ran for this same seat in 2024 and lost to Cortez in the general election; he is running again in 2026.