On Wednesday, a State Representative from San Antonio, Philip Cortez, spoke out about why he decided to return to Texas after heading to Washington D.C. with a group of Democrats protesting the passage of House Bill 3.

The American and Texas flags fly outside of a building in Galveston, Texas, in this undated file image. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Who is my state representative and how do I contact them? Answer: The Texas State Capitol has a website where you can input your Texas city and address to see who represents you in your area. Links to contact the elected officials -- including phone numbers and email addresses -- can be found by clicking on their profiles.