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About Robert Vargas III

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RV3 Strategies was created by Robert Vargas III. He is a native San Antonian and a fourth-generation Texan. Robert is the son and grandson of migrant workers. It is Robert’s deep-rooted faith and love for his community that fuels his commitment to making the world around him a better place.


Robert has been a 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 that will best help them accomplish their goals. He does so by way of empowering people with the contacts and resources necessary to advance their mission.

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Robert's civic involvement is focused on grassroots community organizing, criminal justice reform as well as increasing voter education and participation. He currently serves as the recording secretary for the San Antonio Chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement.

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He was elected twice by the delegates of the Texas Democratic Party Convention to serve as Committeeman, representing Texas Senate District 26 on the State Democratic Executive Committee of the Texas Democratic Party.

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Recently he was honored with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award by the San Antonio L.G.B.T. Chamber of Commerce.

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Robert has worked in various roles in the political arena and has served several elected officials in Bexar County including; Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, Judge Mary Lou Alvarez, Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales, Bexar County Democratic Party Chairwoman Monica Ramirez Alcántara, Constable Leticia Vazquez, and several others.

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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 in.

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.​

CURRENT INVOLVEMENT​​

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  • Founder - RV3 Strategies

  • Talk Show Host - Plática Politica on KEDA Radio Jalapeño 99.9FM

  • Member - Office Employees International Union, Local 277

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

  • Member - North East Democrats of Bexar County

  • Parliamentarian - Bexar County Democratic Party

  • Member - Bexar County Young Democrats

Robert Vargas III is a member of

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FORMER AFFILIATIONS​​​​

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  • ​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 

  • 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

  • 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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