Joe Straus,111

Joe Straus, III is a Principal at Bennett & Straus, specializing in insurance and investments. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Texas School of Law, he brings a unique background in public policy from his former role as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

As a San Antonio native, he is deeply engaged in his community, serving on boards for the University of Texas System and other local organizations. He and his wife, Julie, have two daughters, reflecting his strong family and community ties in the city where he was raised.

Unique fact: He served as the Speaker of the Texas House for a decade, one of the longest tenures in the states history.