Representative authority profile

Joaquin Castro

U.S. House · TX-20 · Democratic

Biography

Joaquin Castro represents Texas's 20th Congressional District. He practiced law, taught at San Antonio universities and served five terms in the Texas House before entering Congress.

Career

  • U.S. representative for Texas District 20 since 2013.
  • Texas representative for District 125 for five terms.
  • Former private-practice attorney and visiting or adjunct law professor.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree with honors from Stanford University.
  • Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

Committee assignments and governing role

  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Election history

  1. 2012First elected to the U.S. House.
  2. 2014–2024Reelected in each subsequent general election cycle.
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Office and district

Office
U.S. House
District
TX-20
Party
Democratic
Profile identifier
joaquin-castro
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District information

Texas District 20 includes much of San Antonio and surrounding Bexar County communities. Voters should confirm current boundaries through the official House lookup.

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Authority review completed July 30, 2026.