Representative Joaquin Castro
Democratic, District 125
Wikipedia Bio
Joaquín Castro (born September 16, 1974)[1] is an American politician from San Antonio, Texas. Castro is a state representative in the Texas Legislature and represents District 125.[2] In that capacity, Castro has authored and worked on legislation on workforce development, highway safety, and education programs intended to reduce teenage pregnancy rates.[2] Castro serves on the Border & Intern...More →
Office Addresses
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District
6502 Bandera, Suite 106San Antonio, TX 78238Phone210-684-6896FAX210-684-6945 -
Capitol
Post Office Box 2910Austin, TX 78768Phone512-463-0669
Roles
House, session 81st House, session 82nd0 Committees
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News & Blog Coverage
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Column: A star to watch out of Texas (dglobe.com)
Aug 9Julian’s brother, Joaquin, is a Texas state representative who seems a shoo-in to win the race for a new congressional seat. “I hope she’s proud,” Castro said. “The folks in that generation worked very hard so that future generations ...Worthington Daily Globe
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Ruben Navarrette: Rising star out of Texas hopes to rock comvention (mercurynews.com)
Aug 9Julian's brother, Joaquin, is a Texas state representative. "I hope she's proud," Castro said. "The folks in that generation worked very hard so that future generations could realize our dreams. And so for her to see that the dream she had for ...San Jose Mercury News
Sponsored Bills
9 bills sponsored or co-sponsored
Ranks 91st out of 176
Representatives
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Author of
HR 1547Recognizing the Corporate Work Study Program of San Juan Diego Catholic High ...
April 22, 2009
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Coauthor of
HB 51Relating to measures to enhance and maintain the quality of state universitie...
November 10, 2008
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Author of
HB 2003Relating to the creation of the offense of online harassment.
February 27, 2009
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Author of
HB 3296Relating to alternative developmental education courses under the Texas Succe...
March 11, 2009
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Author of
HB 4368Relating to the ineligibility for employment by a school district, open-enrol...
March 13, 2009
Votes
- Other on HB 341 motion final passage, April 8, 2011
- Other on HB 11 motion final passage, April 8, 2011
- Other on HB 218 motion final passage, April 8, 2011
- Other on HB 27 motion final passage, April 8, 2011
- Other on HB 125 motion final passage, April 8, 2011
All By Industry
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Unknown$131,313.00
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Attorneys & Law Firms$81,700.00
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Democratic Party Committees$44,926.00
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Liquor Wholesalers$23,100.00
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Lobbyists & Public Relations$19,609.00
Top Individual Contributions
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Texas Democratic Party$25,341.00
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Contender Consulting & Rene Barrientos$8,300.00
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Texas Democratic Party$7,585.00
Interest Group Ratings
From the non-partisan Project Vote Smart.
| Number of ratings | |
|---|---|
| Abortion Issues | 7 |
| Legal Issues | 1 |
| Conservative | 21 |
| Gun Issues | 4 |
| Number of ratings | |
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| Government Reform | 3 |
| Environmental Issues | 12 |
| Business and Consumers | 8 |
| Social Issues | 2 |
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