State of Texas
State Representative, District 80
Cecilia Castellano
Democratic- On ballot as
- Cecilia Castellano
- Current role
- President, AZTECA Designs & Construction (per campaign)
- Background
- Third-generation Texan from Atascosa County (per campaign)
- Member, New Life Christian Center, since 2014 (per campaign)
- Married with two children (per campaign)
- Experience
- Democratic nominee, Texas House District 80 (2024); lost the general election to Don McLaughlin
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, 76.7%
- Top priorities
- February 2026 Laredo Morning Times questionnaire: "One of my top priorities is saving our rural schools and improving infrastructure in underserved areas."
- "investing in roads, water systems, broadband, and school facilities so families and businesses can grow safely and sustainably"
- "I support strong border security policies that prioritize enforcing the law, stopping illegal crossings, and giving state and local law enforcement the tools they need"
- "I will push for fiscally responsible solutions that protect taxpayers"
- Tidbits
- Abortion: No public statement found
- Border and immigration: In a February 2026 Laredo Morning Times questionnaire: "I support strong border security policies that prioritize enforcing the law, stopping illegal crossings, and giving state and local law enforcement the tools they need to protect our communities."
- Guns: No public statement found
- Public schools and vouchers: In a February 2026 Laredo Morning Times questionnaire: "One of my top priorities is saving our rural schools and improving infrastructure in underserved areas."
- Property taxes: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- cecilia4texas.com
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