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Overview

Current roleAttorney

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age55 years old (Sep 1, 1970)

GenderMale

LocationTexas

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BackgroundAttorney

EducationUniversity of Texas at San Antonio — B.A., Political Science (1995)

Notable personal detailsRoland Gutierrez is an American attorney and Democratic politician who has served in the Texas Senate since 2021, representing District 19. He previously served on the San Antonio City Council and in the Texas House of Representatives from 2008 to 2021. Gutierrez founded and leads the Gutierrez Law Firm and has practiced immigration law.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports measures to reduce tax burdens on taxpayers and small businesses, including property tax relief and reforms intended to ease tax obligations for business owners. Emphasizes helping small businesses and reducing what he describes as unfair tax burdens while also linking immigration reform to workforce and economic growth.

Immigration & Border

Supports expanding legal pathways and streamlining visa programs, proposes a pathway to residency/normalcy for undocumented workers and protections for Dreamers, while calling for stronger action against drug cartels and targeting cartel operations; opposes relying on border walls and inhumane tactics.

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Climate & Energy

Supports expansion of renewable energy in Texas, using tax credits and federal incentives to encourage oil companies to invest in renewables, and has expressed support for a carbon tax while advocating for transitions that protect oil-field workers’ jobs.

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