Representative authority profile

Henry Cuellar

U.S. House · TX-28 · Democratic

Biography

Henry Cuellar represents Texas's 28th Congressional District. He previously served in the Texas House, as Texas secretary of state and in state regulatory leadership.

Career

  • U.S. representative for Texas District 28 since 2005.
  • Former Texas secretary of state.
  • Texas representative for District 42 from 1987 through 2001.
  • Former Texas Railroad Commission member and university instructor.

Education

  • Associate degree from Laredo Community College.
  • Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.
  • Master's degree from Texas A&M International University.
  • Juris Doctor and doctoral degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin.

Committee assignments and governing role

  • House Committee on Appropriations.

Election history

  1. 2004First elected to the U.S. House.
  2. 2006–2024Reelected in each subsequent general election cycle.
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Office and district

Office
U.S. House
District
TX-28
Party
Democratic
Profile identifier
henry-cuellar
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District information

Texas District 28 extends from the San Antonio area to the South Texas border region. Voters should confirm current boundaries through the official House lookup.

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Authority review completed July 30, 2026.