Eddie Rodriguez

Progressive running for Congress #TX35. State Rep (HD51), husband, father, runner, foodie. 1st gen.

Eddie Rodriguez’s roots in the 35th Congressional District run deep. Stretching back to his mother’s home in the Gardendale neighborhood of San Antonio where she grew-up, and continuing through today into the East Austin neighborhood where he has lived for over 20 years and has worked, raised a family, and fought for his diverse community. Eddie was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, and wa

s the first of his family to go to college. He studied government at The University of Texas at Austin, and earned his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law. Eddie was first elected to the Texas Legislature in 2002 as the State Representative for District 51, serving Central, East and Southeast Austin and Travis County. In 2021, Eddie led the Democratic delegation’s effort to stop the right-wing suppression plans by spending 40 days in Washington, DC advocating for voting rights while denying Republicans the quorum they needed to pass the most restrictive laws in generations. In 2019, Eddie led the fight to ensure the Central Texas Planned Parenthood clinic on East 7th Street in Austin could remain open and serving the community, and maintains his consistent efforts against Republican schemes to suppress a woman’s right to make her own health decisions. As representative of a district uniquely threatened by involuntary displacement, affordability has been one of Eddie’s foremost legislative priorities. He has also worked extensively on issues related to economic development & job creation, public education, voting rights, nutrition & hunger, gun safety, protecting the environment and ensuring that all Texans have access to quality, affordable healthcare. Some of his proudest legislative accomplishments include giving Texas cities the ability to create “Homestead Preservation Districts” (an affordable housing tool), expanding the National School Breakfast Program to feed an additional 700,000 hungry Texas children and removing the cap on the number of dual credit courses that high school students can take to help them be better prepared for college and the workforce.

02/24/2022

I am honored to receive the endorsement of the
Austin American Statesman editorial board. deserves a leader who will listen, and a progressive who is committed to making real and meaningful change for working families.
https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/2022/02/24/editorial-house-district-35-we-recommend-rodriguez-dems-sundt-gop/6898575001/

02/15/2022

I'm so proud of my son Jack for voting for the first time today, after just turning 18!

The experience of having your son say he voted for you is surreal. At least I hope he did....🤔

02/09/2022

Our little dude turned 18 today! So proud of this young man and the person he’s growing into.

Here’s Christine, Jack, and his girlfriend Jenna after his orchestral performance last night (he plays contrabass!). Happy birthday son!

01/31/2022

Thank you to the Austin Tejano Democrats for your endorsement!

Our campaign is building strong coalitions! Together we're organizing to win. Early voting starts in 2 weeks, and we need your help to finish strong! Help fund our fight. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/eddierodriguez2022?amount=25&refcode=website.

01/29/2022

We're kicking off our weekend of action this morning, 10 am at Pan Am Park in East Austin!

There's still time to join us! RSVP: bit.ly/EddieCanvass

Come out tomorrow morning to knock on doors for my friend and Dean of our House delegation, Eddie Rodriguez, in his race for TX CD 35!

SIGN UP: https://bit.ly/EddieCanvass

📍 Pan American Neighborhood Park (2100 E. 3rd Street; 78702)
⏰ 10 am, Saturday, January 29th

01/26/2022

Early voting starts next month and we need your help reach voters across Texas' 35th Congressional District

Join Eddie and team this weekend as we talk to neighbors and knock on doors! Masks required and training will be provided. Sign up at https://bit.ly/EddieCanvass

01/24/2022

Had a great time talking with neighbors & community members this weekend about my campaign & taking the fight to DC. Residents across need a representative with a track record of progressive results!

We have exciting campaign opportunities coming soon; follow & share to help us out! ✊🏾

01/19/2022

I'm honored to have the support of Congressman Al Green behind my campaign for Congress!

Whether being a leader in the impeachment proceedings, or tirelessly defending the right to vote - Rep. Green has been a fighter in D.C. and I look forward to joining him in Congress. Adelante!

01/18/2022

Honored to have the support of Black Austin Democrats in my campaign for the U.S. Congress.

I've worked w/ the Black Austin Democrats throughout my time in the & have always believed in their work building political participation & power. I'll continue to serve their mission in D.C..

01/17/2022

For too long Republicans have succeeded at stealing the power and right to vote away from the people where it belongs.

MLK fought tirelessly for equality and unity. Today and everyday we must carry the torch and continue to fight.

Live Updates: Hostages Rescued Safely in Texas Synagogue Standoff, Governor Says

01/16/2022

Breathing a huge sigh of relief now that all hostages are out safe.

The impact of today will last beyond tonight and beyond those in the building. My thoughts are with the Jewish community as they move past this horror. We must put a stop to the increasing religious violence.

Live Updates: Hostages Rescued Safely in Texas Synagogue Standoff, Governor Says Gov. Greg Abbott said on Twitter that “all hostages are alive and safe.” The standoff began earlier Saturday while the synagogue was livestreaming a service on Facebook.

01/14/2022

As we go into the long weekend - commemorating one of our biggest civil rights heroes - I hope 50 GOP Senators, along w/ Senators Manchin and Sinema, think about what side of history they want to be on next week.

There should be no celebration without action on voting rights.

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