Education is the issue; I will use all the powers of the office of city mayor to focus on improving education. I will dedicate my energy and advocacy skills to solving the education crises which now exists. I will be a tireless advocate for education on the local, state, and national level. 
 

The quality of the public educational system is an issue that underlies almost everything. After all, without good schools, young families move out of the city (and when the schools get better, they move back). Without good schools, graduates (and, particularly, non-graduates) struggle to find good jobs, and are tempted into the easier money of crime. Without good schools, the quality of our labor force declines and businesses leave. 
 

We need change, new leadership that benefits all people.

 

San Antonio and Texas are the biggest, and richest, yet we fall short in education. We need change and strong advocacy and leadership for education.

 

We can be number one in education by taking advantage of progressive education methods, by providing state of the art educational tools all students and incentives to the parents to promote learning in their children.

 

We have the educational resources to provide a quality education to all children

 

We have the technology using wind, and solar power to reduce the cost of energy for all homes.

 

We have the technology to build energy efficient home affordable to all.

 

We have the knowledge to provide healthy foods for healthier families and prevent diseases

 

We have the technology to run autos without dependence on oil and reducing the cost of 

Transportation for a family

 

We have the knowledge to provide the basics, jobs, education, food, housing, transportation, and medical care to all at little or no cost. 

 

My mission is to work toward these goals.

 

We are at the beginning of a civil technological revolution where the above can be a readily available to all.

These are the reasons I am running for mayor. 

 

Lauro A. Bustamante

 

 

 

Lauro A. Bustamante Jr.

 

346 Laurelwood ~ San Antonio, Texas 78213

Ph 210-777-7755                     Fax 512-366-9928                Cell 210-777-7755  

E-mail [email protected]

 

 

                                    
 I have litigated in the Texas Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District, County, JP, and Municipal courts. I am also experienced in the area of Federal, State and local politics.

I have litigated approximately 50 jury trials, 100 bench trials, 100+ mediations, 50+ administrative hearings. I have practiced law for 28 years and I have been actively advocating the issues of the day 

          

Professional Experience

 

 

• Lauro A. Bustamante Jr. And Associates, San Antonio, Texas 

Private Practice Law Firm

• In the past my firm Employed six associate attorneys and approximately 25 to 30 legal staff support while in the practice of Law as Lauro A. Bustamante P.C.

• Lauro A, Bustamante Jr, San Antonio, Texas 2003- Present

Education and Professional Certification

 

 

University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Jurist Doctor, 

 

University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Science, School of Communications, Speech, 

 

San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas

Liberal Arts Associates Degree

 

I graduated from St Gerard High, Parish Drauns Business College, St Philips College, and Attended North Texas University for one year, and Trinity University for one year

 

Completed Law School internships in Houston’s Federal Bankruptcy Court, State Family Court, and State Criminal District Attorney’s office.

 

Extensive current Continuing Legal Education totaling 643.98 hours. 84.50 hours in Ethics

 

Professional Certification and Achievements

 

United States District Court, Western District of Texas

Texas State Bar, Supreme Court of the State of Texas Bar no. 03510650

 

Lauro A. Bustamante

 

Community and Extracurricular Activities

 

Member San Antonio Community Development Advisory Committee, School Districts

Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation

Civil and Human Rights Coalition

League of United Latin American Citizens, Past President, Council 4879

Member of Robert E. Lee, Parent Teacher Association, Current

Committee Chair of Boy Scout Troop 84, Current

United States Karate Association, First Degree Black Belt

2008 Delegate to the Democratic Senate District Convention.

2008 democratic nominee for District State Judge 57th civil court

2007 Precinct worker Bexar county Elections Department (City Council Elections)

2006 democratic nominee for Justice 4th Court of Appeals

2006 precinct worker for Bexar County Elections Department 

2005-2006 In house attorney for the Bexar county Democratic party

2004 Campaign manager for Democratic nominee Joseph Sullivan for U.S. Representative

past Candidate for State Senate

past Candidate for U.S. Representative

past Candidate for Justice of the Pease

past Candidate for Edwards’s underground water district board member

past Campaign manager for Al Alonso for county commissioner 

Experience in Elections Laws, Experience with the Texas elections Code, Texas Ethics Commission, and administrative proceedings.

 

Personal

 

Married to Rebekah Bustamante

5 Children, Laura 24, Theresa 22, Lauro III 21, Crystal 17, Mary 16.

Born In Asherton, Texas November 02, 1950

Parents, Carmen and Lauro Bustamante Sr. were Migrate Workers