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Learn Leticia's biography and why she's running to be the next U.S. Representative for Texas, District 9. She's proudly progressive and centers environmental justice and immigration rights in her campaign.

Biography of Leticia Gutierrez, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas, District 9. 

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<h4>Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum</h4>

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Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

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

<h4>How Air Pollution Across America Reflects Racist Policy From the 1930s</h4>

<p>Interview with Charles Kuffner of Off the Kuff, Texas’ longest running progressive political blog.<br></p>

<h4>Off the Kuff Interview with <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Leticia Gutierrez</span></h4>

<p><em>"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..."</em></p><p><em>The refinery needs a new pollution permit which the state must approve. </em><strong><em>Leticia [Gutierrez]</em></strong><em> told us she and her two school aged kids live six miles from the plant."</em></p><p>Houston Public Media</p>

<h4>Residents Want State To Take Close Look At Pasadena Refinery Permit</h4>

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<p><em>“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,” </em><strong><em>Gutierrez </em></strong><em>said.</em></p><p>Houston Chronicle</p>

<h4>Ship channel locals are worried about sludge from port expansion. Now, they want an external review</h4>

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>This event is being co-hosted with the Liberty County Democratic Party.</p>

<h4>Leticia Gutierrez Meet and Greet in Liberty County</h4>

<p>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.</p>

Leticia Gutierrez Meet and Greet in Liberty County

<p>Immigration with Dignity </p><p>Better Environmental Outcomes</p><p>Education &amp; Opportunity </p><p>Good Jobs &amp; Fair Wages </p><p>Bargaining power for Unions</p><p>Cost of Living </p><p>Equality &amp; Civil Rights </p><p>Women's Rights </p><p>Affordable Healthcare </p><p>Protecting Democracy </p><p>Transportation &amp; Infrastructure</p><p></p>

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

<h4>Community Advocates Ask For Congressional Hearings On Houston Area Fires</h4>

<p><em>"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."</em></p><p>[...]</p><p><em>"</em><strong><em>Leticia Gutierrez </em></strong><em>[...] was on the English line and began to give comments in Spanish."</em></p><p>Kera</p>

<h4>Texas environment agency’s plan to remedy language on discrimination allegations</h4>

<h4>Cafecito y Charla: Denver Harbor</h4>

<p>Join candidates Leticia Gutierrez (nominee for U.S. House, TX-09) and Dr. Letitia Plummer (nominee for Harris County Judge) for a coffee, conversation and block walk!</p>

Cafecito y Charla: Denver Harbor

<h4>Liberty County Democrats Meeting</h4>

<p>Join Leticia Gutierrez, Valorie Barton, and the Liberty County Democrats!</p>

Liberty County Democrats

<h4>Beyond the Hurricane Kit Town Hall with TEXAS MOMS</h4>

<p>Join Texas Moms, Letitia Plummer for Harris County Judge, Leticia Gutierrez for CD-9, Desiree Klaus for HD-128 and Shannon Dicely for SD-11 for a community solutions forum in Baytown, Texas</p>

Beyond the Hurricane Kit Town Hall with TEXAS MOMS

<p><em>"Never underestimate the power and pull of a mother.&nbsp;</em><strong><em>Leticia Gutierrez </em></strong><em>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."</em></p><p>University of St. Thomas</p>

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<h4>Alumna Leticia Gutierrez: A warrior for the one and only Earth</h4>

<p><em>"Realizing that the health issues befalling her son were mainly due to the zip code in which </em><strong><em>Gutierrez </em></strong><em>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."</em></p><p>Defender Network</p>

<h4>Leticia Gutierrez: Frontline environmental justice warrior</h4>

<p>“If elected, I will continue Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s fight to demand answers, accountability, and justice for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo,” Gutierrez said in a statement.</p>

<h4>Democracy Docket - ICE killed a man in Houston and residents want answers</h4>

<p><em>"Watch </em><strong><em>Leticia Gutierrez</em></strong><em>... 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."</em></p><p>VIVA! Magazine</p>

<h4>Interview with VIVA! Magazine Live!</h4>

<p><em>"</em><strong><em>Gutierrez</em></strong><em> took to the microphone and announced in Spanish, “I’m an immigrant, too. I know you’re scared, I know it’s difficult,” </em><strong><em>Gutierrez </em></strong><em>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.”"</em></p><p>Prism</p>

<h4>ICE raids push immigrant communities into the shadows, hindering environmental justice efforts</h4>

<p>Join us in Galena Park to meet Leticia Gutierrez, congressional candidate for TX-09, and Letitia Plummer, candidate for Harris County Judge!</p>

<h4>The Two Leticia + Letitia</h4>

<p>Join us in Galena Park to meet Leticia Gutierrez, congressional candidate for TX-09 and Letitia Plummer, candidate for Harris County Judge!</p>

The Two Leticia + Letitia

<h4>Leticia for Congress Victory Fundraiser</h4>

Leticia for Congress Victory Fundraiser

<p>Candidate Spotlight Interview with The Vindicator newspaper.</p>

<h4>The Vindicator - Candidate Spotlight</h4>

<p>Join us to phonebank for Leticia for CD 9. Please bring a web-enabled device. We will have light bites and drinks. </p>

<h4>Dial for District 9</h4>

Dial for District 9

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

<h4>Affordability Vs. Safety: Houston Debates New Housing Projects In Areas With Environmental Risk</h4>

<p>Join LULAC Council 60 for their upcoming meeting featuring guest speakers Letitia Plummer and Leticia Gutierrez.</p><p>We hope to see you there!</p><p>LULAC is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse political candidates.</p>

<h4>LULAC Council 60 - Monthly Meeting</h4>

<p>Join the League of United Latin American Citizens Council 60 for their upcoming meeting featuring guest speakers Letitia Plummer and Leticia Gutierrez.</p><p>We hope to see you there!</p><p>LULAC is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse political candidates.</p>

LULAC Council 60 - Monthly Meeting

<p>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.</p><p>I hope to see you there!</p>

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<h4>Special Announcement! </h4>

<p>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.</p><p>I hope to see you there!</p>

<p><em>"Election SPECIAL. Supporting the Right Candidates for Our Communities on SAFE Communities."</em></p>

<h4>SAFE Communities Talk Show | Election SPECIAL</h4>

<h4>Cafecito y Charla: Channelview</h4>

Cafecito y Charla: Channelview

<p>"Bluebonnet News is hosting a political forum on Tuesday, Feb. 3, ahead of the March 3 primary election, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking public office."</p>

<h4>Bluebonnet News Candidate Forum</h4>

Bluebonnet News Candidate Forum

<p><em>“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.” - </em><strong><em>Leticia Gutierrez</em></strong></p><p>Baytown Sun</p>

<h4>District 9 Democratic candidates speak at Baytown meeting</h4>

<h4>Cafecito y Charla: Second Ward</h4>

Cafecito y Charla: Second Ward

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SAFE Communities Talk Show | Election SPECIAL

The Vindicator - Candidate Spotlight

Off the Kuff Interview with Leticia Gutierrez

District 9 Democratic candidates speak at Baytown meeting

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

Interview with VIVA! Magazine Live!

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

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

Leticia Gutierrez: Frontline environmental justice warrior

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

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

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

Community Advocates Ask For Congressional Hearings On Houston Area Fires

Residents Want State To Take Close Look At Pasadena Refinery Permit

Democracy Docket - ICE killed a man in Houston and residents want answers