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Joe Jaworski

DEMOCRAT

Joe Jaworski is running for Texas Attorney General, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Joe is from Galveston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Joe lives with his wife, Rebecca, and two kids in Galveston.

Professional background

Joe is the owner, attorney, mediator, guardian ad litem, and special master of the Jaworski Law Firm. He previously served as an attorney for Buzbee Law Firm and Griggs & Harrison, P.C., an attorney and partner at Simpson, Beeton, Finegan & Jaworski, L.L.P., and a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Senior Judge Hon. John R. Brown.

Political background

Joe previously ran for Texas attorney general in 2022, but did not win. He previously served as mayor of the City of Galveston, Texas. He served one term from 2010 to 2012. He also previously served on the city council of Galveston, representing District 3, for three terms from 2000 to 2006.

Legal Experience

As the owner, attorney, and mediator of the Jaworski Law Firm for 19 years, mediated over 50,000 claims with a max value of $50 million, focusing on Maritime Law, the Defense Base Act, and personal injury and windstorm/first party insurance claims.

As an attorney for the Buzbee Law Firm for five years, provided counsel to clients through case filing, pre-trial litigation, trial proceedings, and the appeal process, with a focus on the Jones Act and Maritime personal injury and death in federal and state courts.

As a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Senior Judge Hon. John R. Brown for two years, drafted opinions both published and non-published, attended oral arguments, prepared pre- and post-argument briefing notes, and researched relevant law.

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Public Safety

Favors "common-sense" gun safety measures, opposes gun lobby support, and believes in responsible gun ownership with strong safety standards.

Supports the creation of courts that focus on rehabilitation, such as mental health and veterans courts.

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Public Health

Supports returning abortion care access to include up to fetal viability.

Supports access to affordable healthcare and protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.

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Consumer Protection

Opposes school voucher programs, which are programs that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Supports protecting the right to organize.

Promises to protect immigrants' constitutional rights while distinguishing between immigration and crime by "deploying resources to fight cartel violence" and "ensuring Dreamers, asylum seekers, and immigrant families are treated with dignity and respect."

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Voting & Elections

Supports policies that expand voter access, such as requiring high schools to offer voter registration, while promising to prosecute individuals who participate in voter suppression and harassment.

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