Biography | Meet Joaquin

Joaquin Castro graduated from Stanford University and received his law degree from Harvard Law School.

Joaquin has served in the U.S. House of Representatives as representative of Texas' 20th Congressional District since 2012.

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Committed to "working in a bipartisan fashion to find a balanced solution to reduce our nation’s deficits and long-term debt, as well as maintain the good standing of our country’s financial reputation."

Thinks that "new tariffs and higher interest rates are pushing up prices."

- Committed to "working in a bipartisan fashion to find a balanced solution to reduce our nation’s deficits and long-term debt, as well as maintain the good standing of our country’s financial reputation."
- Thinks that "new tariffs and higher interest rates are pushing up prices."

Economy

Believes that the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agenct has "become a lawless agency that is a threat to the safety of our communities," and voted no on their funding.

- Believes that the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agenct has "become a lawless agency that is a threat to the safety of our communities," and voted no on their funding.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Joaquin Castro’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

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Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

As a House Representative, introduced the No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act, which would prohibit military action in Mexico without congressional approval.

Thinks "Israel is actively stealing Palestinian land in the West Bank. Palestinians are being forced to leave and their homes are being destroyed."

Believes "President Trump escalated an unconstitutional war" in Venezuela.

- Thinks "Israel is actively stealing Palestinian land in the West Bank. Palestinians are being forced to leave and their homes are being destroyed."
- Believes "President Trump escalated an unconstitutional war" in Venezuela.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro - Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.