San Antonio Democrat resigns from House District 118 seat

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN— State Rep. Joe Farias, D-San Antonio, submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, officially ending a decade-long career as a state lawmaker and prompting the need for a special election to fill his House District 118 seat.

Farias had already announced he would not be seeking re-election after serving five terms in the Texas House, but had left open the question about whether he would complete his term, which has a year and a half remaining.

In a statement, Farias said Monday he made the decision not to fill the rest of his term after talking with his wife, Angie, and hopes to "enjoy more time with my family who've always been most important to me, but often not prioritized."

"I am forever grateful to the constituents of District 118 tor giving me the privilege to serve them for the past 10 years. It has been an honor to work alongside my colleagues and help build a better Texas," Farias wrote in a short letter to Abbott. "Along with my wife Angie I want to thank everyone for making my time in the legislature unforgettable."

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[RussBLib]

1. help build a better Texas?

where?

Yeah, that's a great way to help build a better Texas - quit.