Meet Katy

I’m a mom on a mission to restore honesty and integrity to TX-23.

I am a lifelong Texan, a wife, a mother, an attorney, and a former public school teacher. My life has been defined by a firm commitment to serving the children, families, and communities that make up Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.

My journey began with humble roots that shaped everything I believe about hard work and integrity. Raised by a single mother, I saw firsthand the challenges working families face every day. My father and grandparents were migrant farmworkers from South Texas, and my great-grandfather spent years serving our community as a custodian at the Bexar County Courthouse. Their legacy of perseverance is the foundation upon which I stand.

A Career Built on Advocacy

After graduating from Lee High School in San Antonio, I earned my degree in Education from The University of Texas at Austin. Returning home to teach elementary school in Northside ISD was a pivotal chapter for me; I gained an intimate understanding of the struggles educators, parents, and students navigate.

Driven by a desire to advocate for our families on a larger scale, I went on to earn my law degree from South Texas College of Law. I built a practice focused on child welfare and education law, and today, I have the privilege of working alongside my father at our family firm based in Carrizo Springs. Together, we fight for children and families facing some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable.

Protecting the Vulnerable

My service extends beyond the courtroom. Since 2017, I have served as an appointed member of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board, where I work to strengthen the systems meant to protect vulnerable children. I also serve on the Board of Directors for Artvango Therapeutic Services, a non-profit dedicated to helping children heal from the cycles of abuse and trauma through expressive therapies.

Family and Community

At home in San Antonio, my husband, Austin—a career prosecutor—and I are raising four wonderful children, two of whom we were blessed to adopt through foster care. Whether I’m advocating for a child in the courtroom or working on a PTA project for my own children, I am constantly reminded of what is at stake for our future.

Why I Am Running

I am running for Congress because I believe our families deserve leadership grounded in integrity, service, and compassion—not political games. My family’s story is a testament to the Texas dream, and I want to ensure that future is available to everyone. I will fight for:

• Affordable healthcare that families can rely on.
• Strong public schools that empower the next generation.
• A future where opportunity is not determined by your ZIP code.

I am ready to take our values to Washington and fight for the opportunity of every Texan to thrive.