E-MAIL YOUR SENATOR
Click here to e-mail the Office of Senator César Blanco
Press Room
07/27/2024
Senator César Blanco Hosts 10th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway in Tornillo
07/03/2024
Senator César J. Blanco Receives Vanguard Award from the Texas Ambulance Association
07/02/2024
Senator César J. Blanco Appointed to Secretary for NALEO’s Board of Directors
06/21/2024
Senator César J. Blanco Appointed to Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
![César Blanco](members/d29/img/SCBBio88th-web.jpg)
Occupation: Consultant
Education: University of Texas at El Paso, B.A.
Legislative Experience: House Member, 2015-2021; Senate Member: 2021 - present
Hometown: El Paso
Party: Democrat
César was raised in El Paso, and after high school, he continued his family’s tradition of military service in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and continued his public service by working for three Members of Congress representing El Paso and West Texas.
César was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2020. Senator Blanco currently serves on the distinguished Senate Committees on Health & Human Services; Natural Resources & Economic Development; Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs; Veteran Affairs; and Border Security. In addition, he serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus. Prior to being elected to the Texas Senate, César also served in the Texas House of Representatives for 6 years and was named a Best Legislator by Texas Monthly in his freshman session.
César has delivered for El Paso and West Texas by leading initiatives to strengthen our workforce, economy, and border communities, improving the quality of life, expanding access to healthcare, and increasing economic opportunities in the region.
During the 88th Legislative session, Senator Blanco championed legislation to expand SNAP food assistance for Texas families, increase access to quality healthcare, provide farmers and ranchers financial assistance for property damage, promote environmental protections, and deliver economic relief for working families.
For his work in the 88th Legislative Session, Senator Blanco earned several accolades and recognitions, including the Public Education Champion Award from Raise Your Hand Texas, the 2023 Legislative Equity Champion by Dia De La Mujer Latina, the Hunger Leadership Award from Feeding Texas, the Legislator of the Year recognition from Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP), the Trailblazers Legislative Award from The Family Place, the Distinguished Legislative Service Award from Habitat for Humanity Texas, and the 2023 AARP Texas Legislative Champion Award from AARP to name a few.
Senator Blanco is active in the community as a member of the American Legion, El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Rio Grande Council of Governments (RCOG), the Medical Center of Americas (MCA), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund Board of Directors, and Project Bravo Board of Directors. César lives in El Paso with his wife Lili, his daughter Amelia, and their dogs Lulu and Skipper (Skip).
E-MAIL YOUR SENATOR
Click here to e-mail the Office of Senator César Blanco
Press Room
07/27/2024
Senator César Blanco Hosts 10th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway in Tornillo
07/03/2024
Senator César J. Blanco Receives Vanguard Award from the Texas Ambulance Association
07/02/2024
Senator César J. Blanco Appointed to Secretary for NALEO’s Board of Directors
06/21/2024
Senator César J. Blanco Appointed to Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Capitol Address | District Address |
---|---|
Physical Address The Honorable César Blanco 1100 Congress Ave Room GE.7 Austin, Texas 78701 Mailing Address: The Honorable César Blanco P.O. Box 12068 Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711 (512) 463-0129 (TEL) |
416 N. Stanton Street, Suite 700 El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 577-0029 (TEL) |
District Address | |
1618 Airport Drive, Room 126 Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 336-2910 (TEL) |
District Analysis: District 29
- District Profile: Population, Households, Education, Employment, Income and Analysis
- Population Analysis
- Precinct and Districts
- Cities and Census Designated Places
- School Districts
- General Election Analysis
(Click the map to view a detailed district map in PDF format)