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<h2>KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON AND THE WATER RUNNING</h2>From Hurricane Harvey, Winter Storm Uri (where 250 persons lost their lives) to the Derecho, I want to ensure that our infrastructure is prepared to take care of you. From aging pipes, power lines, freeways and more, our district should feel safe in their homes.

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<h2>MAKING GOVERNMENT WORK FOR YOU</h2>My degree from the University of St. Thomas is in Finance and Economics. I am your candidate who can balance a check book and keep up with the dollars and cents. Our government has been feeding subsidies to large corporations all while hardworking families foot the bill.

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Leticia Gutierrez is running a campaign rooted in the community she calls home. This district is not just a place she lives—it is where her roots run deep. Leticia came to this country as an immigrant, raised by parents who worked tirelessly as farm laborers. As they struggled to ensure their children not only survived but thrived, they instilled in them enduring values of faith, hard work, and family and community unity. There were no handouts—everything was earned. For 45 years, Leticia has lived in this district. She attended Milby High School and later graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in finance. Her reason for running to represent Congressional District 9 is simple: she cannot stand by while the community that raised her is targeted and pushed aside. Leticia knows firsthand the false narratives often used to describe immigrants—that they are criminals or a drain on the economy. Her lived experience tells a different story. Like her family, immigrants work hard, pay taxes, start businesses, and keep critical industries running. As a single mother, Leticia raised two children who are her world. She became an advocate for children’s health when her oldest child—now serving our country in the U.S. Army—developed asthma. She understands what is at stake for families in this district. In her day-to-day work, Leticia collaborates with elected officials and government agencies to deliver real, tangible change for her community. She knows how to connect decision-makers with impacted residents and how to work across the aisle to reach solutions that benefit the greatest number of people. Leticia will roll up her sleeves and work for CD9.

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<h2>EVERYDAY AFFORDABILITY</h2>With rising costs of everyday necessities like groceries, families are having to make hard decisions about big investments like healthcare and housing. I am ready to bring bread back to the table for you and your family.

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If you have fought for our children's health in the shadow of industry, if you have fought for our immigrant community to live in safety and with dignity, then you know me.I have been in this fight for 15 years. I have advocated, organized, and marched right alongside you.Now, we are in a new fight for TX-09—and together, we will win.

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"Leticia Gutierrez [...] said concrete plants often end up built in the city’s minority neighborhoods because developers believe people there are less likely to object.Language barriers deter some residents from participating in public hearings. Only recently have state authorities begun publishing more information in Spanish and Vietnamese, Ms. Gutierrez said."New York Times

How Air Pollution Across America Reflects Racist Policy From the 1930s

Interview with Charles Kuffner of Off the Kuff, Texas’ longest running progressive political blog.

Off the Kuff Interview with Leticia Gutierrez

"The hearing was held by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality which wanted to know what the public thought about one particular plant, Pasadena Refining System owned by Petrobras, the national oil company of Brazil..."The refinery needs a new pollution permit which the state must approve. Leticia [Gutierrez] told us she and her two school aged kids live six miles from the plant."Houston Public Media

Residents Want State To Take Close Look At Pasadena Refinery Permit

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“Community that resides near the port is not benefiting, really, from the economic boom of this increased goods movement traffic. On the contrary, we're being bombarded by the excessive air pollution, the excessive amount of dumping,” Gutierrez said.Houston Chronicle

Ship channel locals are worried about sludge from port expansion. Now, they want an external review

Join me for an in-person meet and greet on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant at 401 W. Clayton St. Dayton, TX 77535.This will be an opportunity to learn about my campaign's priorities and ask your questions about the concerns you have for the Congressional District 9 community at large.This event is being co-hosted with the Liberty County Democratic Party.

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Join me for an in-person meet and greet on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant. This will be an opportunity to learn about my campaign's priorities and ask your questions about the concerns you have for the Congressional District 9 community at large. Co-hosted with Liberty County Democratic Party.

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"We're sick and tired of being sick and tired of this being the norm," Leticia [Gutierrez] [...], member of the coalition, said at a press conference..."Houston Public Media

Community Advocates Ask For Congressional Hearings On Houston Area Fires

"A civil rights complaint prompted the state’s environmental agency to guarantee interpretation and translation services at public meetings for people who don’t speak English. But the rollout has been plagued by confusing procedures and little clarity on how interpreters will be selected."[...]"Leticia Gutierrez [...] was on the English line and began to give comments in Spanish."Kera

Texas environment agency’s plan to remedy language on discrimination allegations

"Never underestimate the power and pull of a mother.&nbsp;Leticia Gutierrez has been called an environmental justice warrior for Earth. The University of St. Thomas-Houston alumna, who graduated in&nbsp;Finance&nbsp;and had an initial career in the banking industry, became an effective champion for environmental justice."University of St. Thomas

Alumna Leticia Gutierrez: A warrior for the one and only Earth

"Realizing that the health issues befalling her son were mainly due to the zip code in which Gutierrez and her extended family live, one flooded with Port of Houston industries known for their penchant for polluting the air, land, and water. She became a crusader for environmental justice."Defender Network

Leticia Gutierrez: Frontline environmental justice warrior

"Watch Leticia Gutierrez... as she shares powerful insights on the fight for cleaner air in our city. Tune in to learn how air quality impacts our health and what we can do to make a difference."VIVA! Magazine

Interview with VIVA! Magazine Live!

"Noncitizens may no longer feel safe showing up to public meetings to fight harmful local policies, advocates say.[...]Despite the crowd, initially almost no one wanted to register to voice their opposition and be in the spotlight, said Leticia Gutierrez [...]. A sign-up sheet, asking for names and addresses, was enough to cause fears among the predominantly Hispanic community about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) being able to track down undocumented family members.&nbsp;So Gutierrez took to the microphone and announced in Spanish, “I’m an immigrant, too. I know you’re scared, I know it’s difficult,” Gutierrez said she told the attendees. “But if you don’t sign up to speak, the people here will genuinely think you’re in favor of this permit.”

"Gutierrez took to the microphone and announced in Spanish, “I’m an immigrant, too. I know you’re scared, I know it’s difficult,” Gutierrez said she told the attendees. “But if you don’t sign up to speak, the people here will genuinely think you’re in favor of this permit.”"Prism

ICE raids push immigrant communities into the shadows, hindering environmental justice efforts

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"[...] Leticia [Gutierrez] spoke at City Council's public comment session to warn council members about the project's environmental risk."Studies have also found a close link between exposure to fine particulates and premature death from heart and lung disease, including lung cancer," [Gutierrez] said."Houston Public Media

Affordability Vs. Safety: Houston Debates New Housing Projects In Areas With Environmental Risk

To my friends, community, and supporters, please join me this Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 at Cochinita &amp; Co. for a special announcement. After 15 years working side by side with my community, I want to be share this moment with you.I hope to see you there!

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To my friends, community, and supporters, please join me this Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 at Cochinita &amp; Co. for a special announcement. After 15 years working side by side with my community, I want to share this moment with you.I hope to see you there!

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“I’ve grown up in the district. I am an immigrant. My family is also made of all immigrants from Mexico. We came to this country when I was a child. They were laboring, farm workers work to the bone. I am the American dream, and we have every right to have this American dream.”

“I’ve grown up in the district. I am an immigrant. My family is also made of all immigrants from Mexico. We came to this country when I was a child. They were laboring, farm workers work to the bone. I am the American dream, and we have every right to have this American dream.” - Leticia GutierrezBaytown Sun

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LETICIA FOR CONGRESS. Official campaign website for Leticia Gutierrez, Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas, District 9 (TX-09), which stretches from the East End to the Bay Area and Harris County to Liberty County. Leticia is proudly progressive and centers environmental justice and immigrant rights in her campaign. Sign up on this site for updates, RSVP for events, and donate to the campaign.