Roland (Roland) Gutierrez (D-19)

State Senator Roland Gutierrez

Roland (Roland) Gutierrez (D-19)
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Capitol: 512.463.0119
FAX: 512.463.1017
District: 830.278.1234
Senator
Room 3S.3 Capitol Station 1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
2401 Garner Field Road Building Q2
Uvalde, TX 78801
Residence:San Antonio, TX

Committee Assignments

Bio

Senator Gutierrez, his wife Sarah, and their daughters Izabella and Victoria live in the Mission San Jose neighborhood. They are members of the Mission San Jose Parish and are active in a variety of community projects. As a state representative, Gutierrez served as Chairman of the Defense and Veterans' Affairs Committee during the 85th legislative session. In the 85th legislative session, Gutierrez established the National Warrior Resiliency Center in San Antonio focusing on PTSD treatment across the state. He also successfully passed measures protecting our Texas military bases from closure during the 2017 special session. In 86th legislative session, Senator Gutierrez fought for state funding of the San Antonio State Hospital; as a result of his tireless work, San Antonio will be building a new state hospital. During his tenure on the San Antonio City Council, Senator Gutierrez was instrumental in establishing Texas A&M University at San Antonio and securing federal resources to fund the San Antonio River project without increasing the tax burden on middle-class families and small businesses. Senator Gutierrez' efforts led to the construction of the first library on the south side of San Antonio in more than 30 years, Mission Branch Library. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Senator Gutierrez is a 1989 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He earned his BA in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1995 and his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1998. He is the Founder and President of the Gutierrez Law Firm, specializing in immigration law. Occupation- Attorney Education- University of Texas at San Antonio, B.A.; St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D. Legislative Experience- House Member, 2008 - 2021; Senate Member- 2021 - present Hometown- San Antonio Party- Democrat

Election / Personal Info

First Elected: 2020    Next Election: 2026
Spouse: Sarah Sanchez   DOB: 9/1/1970
Counties Representing
Atascosa
Bexar
Brewster
Crockett
Dimmit
Edwards
Frio
Kinney
Maverick
Medina
Pecos
Real
Reeves
Terrell
Uvalde
Val Verde
Zavala