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About Robert Vargas III

Robert Vargas III is an LGBT+ activist from Bexar County, Texas. He is a native San Antonian, a fourth-generation Texan, and the son and grandson of migrant workers. Robert's deep-rooted faith and love for his community fuels his commitment to making the world around him a better place.

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As an LGBT+ activist, Robert helped launch the San Antonio LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of San Antonio BEAT AIDS, and is a member of Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio. In 2021, the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce awarded Robert a Lifetime Achievement Award for his service to the community.

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As an LGBT+ activist, Robert helped launch the San Antonio LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of San Antonio BEAT AIDS, and is a member of Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio. In 2021, the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce awarded Robert a Lifetime Achievement Award for his service to the community.

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Professionally, Robert has been a marketing consultant for 18 years. His expertise spans political campaign management, strategic marketing, community relations, event management, and government affairs. He has worked with business owners, politicians, and non-profits to create strategies to help them accomplish their goals.
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Robert has worked in various political roles and has served several elected officials in Bexar County, including Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, Judge Mary Lou Alvarez, Bexar County Democratic Party Chairwoman Monica Ramirez Alcántara, Constable Leticia Vazquez, and several others. In the 2024 Democratic Primary, Robert managed two county-wide campaigns in which both of his clients received over 70% of the vote in highly contested elections.

Professionally, Robert served in the 87th Legislative Session as Policy Advisor to State Representative Ray Lopez of Texas House - District 125, which encompasses the neighborhood in which Robert grew up.


Before joining the Office of Representative Lopez, Robert served Bexar County residents as the Intergovernmental Affairs and Constituent Services Liaison for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office under the administration of Sheriff Javier Salazar.​

Throughout his career, Robert has used strategic thinking combined with his political prowess to advance the cause of the LGBT+ community and to make the world around him a place that creates opportunities for everyone to live out American life as they see fit.

CURRENT INVOLVEMENT​​

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  • Senior Advisor - Bexar County 2024 Coordinated Campaign

  • Campaign Manager - Bexar County Democratic Party Chairwoman Monica Ramirez Alcántara

  • Campaign Manager - Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar

  • Campaign Manager - Constable Leticia Rodriguez Vazquez

  • Founder - RV3 StrategiesMember - North East Democrats of Bexar County

  • Parliamentarian - Bexar County Democratic Party

  • Author - Democracy: A Contact Sport

Robert Vargas III is a member of

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FORMER AFFILIATIONS​​​​

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  • 2024 Congressional District 35 County Convention - Rules Committee Chair

  • Executive Board Member - Labor Council for Latin American Advancement - San Antonio Chapter

  • ​Executive Board Member - San Antonio AFL-CIO Central Labor Council

  • Resolutions Committee Member - State Democratic Executive Committee of the Texas Democratic Party

  • Co-Chair - 2022 Texas Senate District 26 Senatorial District Convention 

  • Board Member - Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio

  • Campaign Manager - Democratic Party Chairwoman Monica Ramirez Alcántara 2022 Re-Election Campaign

  • Board Member - Central Labor Council of the San Antonio AFL-CIO

  • Political Advisor - Frank Ramirez for Texas House District 118 Special Election

  • Policy Advisor - State Representative Ray Lopez of Texas House District 125 in the 87th Legislative Session 

  • 2020 State Democratic Executive Committee Member 

  • Senior Advisor - 2020 Bexar County Democratic Party Victory Campaign​

  • Political Director - Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, 2020 Re-Election Campaign 

  • Senior Advisor - Bexar County Democratic Party Chairwoman Monica Alcántara 2020 Re-Election Campaign

  • Senior Advisor - Constable Leticia R. Vazquez, 2020 Election Campaign

  • Affirmative Action Committee Member - Delegate Selection Committee of the 2020 Democratic National Convention

  • Co-Chair - 2020 Senate District 26 County Convention

  • 2018 State Democratic Party Executive Committee Member

  • Member - 2018-2020 Texas Democratic Party Convention Committee

  • Member - 2018-2020 Texas Democratic Party Communications Committee

  • Intergovernmental Affairs and Constituent Services Liaison for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office

  • Member - 2018 Transition Team for Bexar County Democratic Party Chairwoman-Elect Monica Alcantara

  • Campaign Manager, Joe Gonzales for Bexar County Criminal District Attorney​ 2018 Primary Campaign

  • Constituent Liaison and Advisor, Bexar County Sheriff, Javier Salazar

  • Campaign Manager 2016 Javier Salazar for Bexar County Sheriff Campaign

  • Commissioner, San Antonio Fiesta Commission

  • Senior Advisor to Tommy Calvert, Candidate for Bexar County Commissioner, Pct. 4

  • 2015 Fiesta Commission Membership Committee

  • Board Member for the San Antonio Film Institute

  • Marketing Committee Member for the San Antonio Fiesta Commission

  • Community Relations Committee Member for the San Antonio Fiesta Commission

  • Padrino to Richard Ojeda, Rey Feo LXIV

  • Vice Chairman of the Young Executives Society San Antonio

  • Board Member of B.E.A.T. AIDS

  • Co-Founder and Former Board Member of the San Antonio L.G.B.T. Chamber of Commerce

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