Campaign Email: joe@jaworskifortexas.com
Campaign Website: www.JaworskiForTexas.com
Campaign Social Media:
Facebook/Insta/Threads/YouTube: @JaworskiForTexas
X: @JaworskiForTX
Bluesky: @jaworskifortexas.bsky.social
TikTok: @JaworskiForTX
LinkedIn: Joe Jaworski
Summary of Candidate Professional/Civic Background:
Elected after 2008’s Hurricane Ike, Joe served as the 55th mayor of
Galveston, Texas. Mayor Joe, widely regarded as the city’s most
responsive and accessible mayor in its nearly two-century history, led
Galveston’s transformative recovery from epic natural disaster.
Joe risked his mayorship to support the rebuilding of Galveston’s storm-
damaged public housing by championing a community-based solution to
build mixed-income housing for thousands, a game-changing first for the
Island community. Joe “stood behind bringing families home to
Galveston.”
Before his election, Joe capably responded to the University of Texas
System’s illegal decision to close the Hurricane Ike-damaged University
of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in favor of a new campus in Austin.
Joe sued the U.T. system and its Gov. Rick Perry-appointed board in
Galveston state district court to enjoin its sudden, illegal decision to
terminate over 4,000 UTMB workers; he argued and won a winner-take-
all, pivotal venue hearing to keep the matter from being transferred to
Austin, and he created a program whereby terminated employees would
be promptly rehired. Today, thanks to many, UTMB Galveston is
thriving.
Joe, a third-generation Texas attorney, practicing in the profession that his
grandfather Leon and father Joseph famously pursued, graduated from the
University of Texas School of Law along with his wife Rebecca in 1991.
Joe then clerked for respected maritime and civil rights jurist United
States Court of Appeals Judge John R. Brown. Following a successful
three-decades strong trial law practice in Gulf Coast state and federal
courts, Joe is now a highly sought after national and international
mediator.
Joe and Rebecca are proud parents of two: Joseph, who is studying to
become a lawyer, and Becca, who is pursuing pre-law studies in college.
Why would you be an effective leader in this role?
I dislike phonies. I don’t lie. I can’t be bought. And my reputation
matters to me.
That’s not a campaign slogan. It’s how I’ve lived my life.
I’m a Democrat because I believe open, honest government is a classic
American value. Government should tame the savageness of man and
make life in this world more gentle, not crueler. That belief guides my
work as a lawyer, my service as mayor of Galveston, and my decision to
run for Texas Attorney General.
I’ve been a Texas lawyer for more than 30 years. I still practice law full
time while campaigning across this state. I return my own calls, texts, and
emails because people deserve to know they’re being heard by the person
asking for their vote.
I’ve served eight years in public office, fought corruption in my own
community, stood up to bullies and racists to deliver first-class public
housing for working families, and paid a political price for doing the right
thing. I’ve never regretted it.
I’m running because my conscience compels me to put my experience and
problem-solving skills to work for 32 million Texans. We deserve better
than the daily abuses that now pass for government. If I do my job right,
people will see what real public service looks like again.
This campaign is built on hard work, honesty, and showing up
everywhere. Not on corporate money or political shortcuts. But winning
this race requires resources. It takes support from people who believe
Texas needs an Attorney General who will not flinch, compromise with
bullies, or look the other way when the powerful break the law.
Justice is earned by the work Americans do every day. I’m proud to be
one of the workers and I’m grateful to have you with me.
What are three platform points that are important to you?
Affordability – I will create and staff within the OAG a Division of
Affordability focused on helping young adult Texans afford the American
Dream (graduating debt free, getting a good job that pays good wages,
home ownership or affordable rent and starting a family).
Elections – I will create and staff within the OAG a Division of Elections
and Voter Encouragement to register every high school senior pursuant to
Texas Election Code section 13.046(d) and to reverse decades of voter
suppression wrought by GOP/Tea Party/MAGA Texas politicians.
Corruption – I will create and staff within the OAG a Division of Ethics
and Integrity which will investigate, and with local District Attorneys will
take punitive action to respond to, credible complaints of fraud,
corruption and crime within Texas Government. The Texas AG DEI will
also advocate for term limits, campaign contribution limits, independent
redistricting commissions and citizen-initiated legislation by petition.
Enjoyed this resource? Support the Brazoria County Democratic Party
If this information was helpful, consider leaving a small tip to support the grassroots work happening across Brazoria County. Your contribution helps us inform voters, train volunteers, support candidates, and strengthen our democracy here in Brazoria County. Every bit fuels the organizing that keeps our community moving forward.