Tano Tijerina

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says the district needs a representative who "knows our struggles" and "shares our values."[1]
• Points to his record as county judge on infrastructure, support for law enforcement and opportunities for young people, and says he lowered county property taxes five times.[1],[2]
• Says he has worked for Republicans, Democrats and independents alike as county judge and calls the race "about South Texas not political games."[2]

Background

• Webb County Judge, Webb County · 2015–present[3]
• Switched party affiliation from Democratic to Republican · 2024[4]
• Minor league baseball player, drafted in the eighth round, Milwaukee Brewers organization · Drafted 1993; four minor league seasons[3]

Education

• Bachelor's degree (2002), Texas A&M International University[3]
• Attended, Navarro College[3]

Where they stand

• Immigration
  Supports securing the border, enforcing the law and stopping illegal crossings, along with bipartisan reform that respects families who immigrated legally.[2]
• Taxes
  Pledges to lower taxes for working families and small businesses, cut federal regulations and reduce federal spending.[2]
• Economy & Jobs
  Wants to build South Texas into a hub for technology, artificial intelligence and logistics around Laredo's inland port, and supports clear crypto regulations that keep the industry in the U.S.[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Says data center projects should not burden local water, land and ratepayers and calls for full transparency before they move forward.[2]
• Foreign Policy
  Backs an America First approach of peace through strength, including standing with allies such as Israel and securing ports and critical infrastructure.[2]

Voting record

Tano Tijerina has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words