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Gavino Fernandez Jr.
DEMOCRAT
Gavino Fernandez Jr. is running for Travis County Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Gavino Fernandez Jr. is from Austin, Texas. He attended the Austin Community College District. Gavino lives in Austin, Texas.
Professional background
Gavino is currently retired and serves as the Austin coordinator for National Voter Registration Day. He previously worked as the chief of staff in the Travis County Commissioner’s Office, Precinct 4, for Commissioner Marcos De Leon. Gavino also worked as the chief of staff for Cristo Rey Catholic Church, the District 12 director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and with El Concilio de East Austin, a group of Mexican American landowners.
Political background
Gavino previously ran for the Austin City Council in 2003 and 2022, but did not win.
Economy
Opposes tax increases.
Plans to audit existing contracts to "see if they are worth the cost."
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Public Services
Plans to increase health resources in rural areas and grocery stores.
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Housing & Urban Development
As of January 22, 2026, Gavino Fernandez Jr. did not have a website or any information online.
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Public Safety
Advocates for mental health and drug addiction resources and funds for uninsured and homeless community members.
Opposes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the county.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Wants to address flooding and transportation by providing resources to constituents.
Views funding for road repair and flood mitigation for Onion Creek as one of the greatest challenges facing the county.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports policies addressing climate change.
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Ethics & Conduct
Was charged in 2003 for smuggling undocumented immigrants into the country, along with state charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of marijuana and cocaine.
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