Penelope “Penny” Morales Shaw
State Representative – Texas House District 148
Democratic Party
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Legislative Record
Full Name: Penelope “Penny” Morales Shaw
Date of Birth: March 17, 1966
Gender: Female
Political Party: Democratic
Chamber: Texas House of Representatives
State Represented: Texas
District (if House): 148
Capitol Office Address: P.O. Box 12910, Austin, TX 78711
District Office Address: 10900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 210 D, Houston, TX 77092
Phone Number: Capitol: 512-463-0620; District: 713-861-6721
Email / Contact Form:
penny.moralesshaw@house.texas.gov
Official Website: (via Texas House directory)
Twitter: (link available via Texas Tribune directory)
Facebook: (profile linked from official directory)
Instagram: Not publicly listed
LinkedIn: Not publicly listed
Title / Role: State Representative
Chamber: Texas House of Representatives
Political Party: Democratic
State & District: Texas, House District 148
Committee Memberships: Elections; Environmental Regulation; Defense & Veterans Affairs (2023–24)
Caucus Memberships: House Innovation & Technology Caucus; LGBTQ Caucus; Mexican-American Legislative Caucus
Key Focus Areas: Paid parental leave; veterans’ advocacy; equity in family policies; environmental health
Notable Bills Sponsored: Texas Family Act (HB 2604, later HB 3059) – proposed mandatory paid parental leave insurance fund
Voting Record Highlights: Sponsored bipartisan parental leave legislation; walked out in support of federal voting rights
Policy Positions:
Parental Leave: Supports employer–employee funded parental leave fund
Healthcare: Advocates healthcare access and family support
Small Business: Opposes unfunded mandates on small businesses
Parental Leave: Supports employer–employee funded parental leave fund
Healthcare: Advocates healthcare access and family support
Small Business: Opposes unfunded mandates on small businesses