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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Diego M. Bernal is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 123. Bernal was first elected to the chamber in 2015. Bernal is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Bernal was a member of the San Antonio City Council in the state of Texas, representing District 1 from 2011 to 2014. Bernal resigned from office on November 18, 2014, to run for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives.

Bernal is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. He earned a B.S., an M.S. in social work and a J.D. from the University of Michigan. His professional experience includes working as a social worker and as an attorney.

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, House Administration Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Public Education Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Urban Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • JD, University of Michigan, 2001-2004
  • Master's, Social Work, University of Michigan, 1999-2001
  • BA, Sociology, University of Michigan, 1995-1999

Professional Experience

  • JD, University of Michigan, 2001-2004
  • Master's, Social Work, University of Michigan, 1999-2001
  • BA, Sociology, University of Michigan, 1995-1999
  • Co-Founder, Cafe Commerce
  • Former Social Worker, Communities in Schools, Texas
  • Former Civil Rights Advocate, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Defense Fund
  • Civil Rights Advocate/Staff Attorney, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), 2004-2011

Political Experience

  • JD, University of Michigan, 2001-2004
  • Master's, Social Work, University of Michigan, 1999-2001
  • BA, Sociology, University of Michigan, 1995-1999
  • Co-Founder, Cafe Commerce
  • Former Social Worker, Communities in Schools, Texas
  • Former Civil Rights Advocate, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Defense Fund
  • Civil Rights Advocate/Staff Attorney, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), 2004-2011
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 123, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 123, 2018, 2020
  • Member, San Antonio City Council, District 1, 2011-2014

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, House Administration Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Urban Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Public Education Committee

Member, Urban Affairs Committee

Other Info

— Awards:

  • San Antonio's Men of the Year, 2010, San Antonio Magazine

  • Efrain Bernal (deceased)

  • farm worker, social worker, activist

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Musician

  • Eleanor Bernal

  • educator, editor, advocate

Speeches