Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Extreme Republican leaders have turned their backs on Texas students

Joaquin Castro for Congress As the state legislature enters a third special session, the GOP’s infighting and their extreme agenda are once again threatening our public education system. We are in a public education crisis — and many public school districts are paying the price.…

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  Joaquin (personal) · [email protected]

October 1, 2023 at 12:56 AM

hours away

Joaquin Castro for Congress At midnight, I'll hit my first FEC reporting deadline since I started leading the fight against Greg Abbott's cruel migrant policy, and the stakes are high. Abbott and his allies in the politics of hate are watching closely, and we can't afford to fall…

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  Castro Finance Team · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM

tonights FEC deadline is a huge deal

Joaquin Castro for Congress We had to report to Joaquin that we are still $1,942 short of his budget goal before we need to report our numbers publicly to the FEC after tonight's end-of-quarter deadline. With Greg Abbott violating human rights with attacks on migrants and Joaqui…

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 4:18 PM

did you see Joaquin's good news?

Joaquin Castro for Congress Did you see Joaquin's note about a judge striking down SB-1 — an unpatriotic scheme to suppress mail-in votes? This is a huge win for our democracy and proof that when we fight, we can win. Joaquin is facing a critical FEC fundraising deadline tonight…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 10:36 PM

An important blow against plans to dismantle democracy

Joaquin Castro for Congress With the Republican Texas legislature actively trying to dismantle democracy and the rule of law, it can be easy to lose hope. However, that's what they want, and when we fight back, we can win! That's what happened this month when a judge ruled that …

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 3:45 PM

we need to stop DeSantis' dangerous plan

Joaquin Castro for Congress Did you see Joaquin's note about Ron DeSantis' illegal and unpatriotic plan to violate Mexico's sovereignty by sending in our troops to shoot people with no due process? DeSantis is a joke, but his deadly ideas are scary, and we need to fight back. Ca…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 7:21 PM

you won't believe the illegal plan DeSantis has proposed

Joaquin Castro for Congress Ron DeSantis' ideas are terrifying and unpatriotic. At the first Republican debate, DeSantis pledged to use "deadly force" in Mexico and shoot "drug dealers" "stone dead" without any due process or regard for Mexican sovereignty. DeSantis' ideas are …

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Ken Paxton is a disgrace

Joaquin Castro for Congress Did you see Joaquin's message about how Ken Paxton's abuse of power is in line with other Texas leader’s like Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick. They put donor interests ahead of working families and even the rule of law? Joaquin is speaking truth to power …

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  Congressman Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Important News for Post 9/11 Veterans – Enroll in VA Health Care by September 30

Home About Contact Media Resources   Friend, I’m writing to you with some important news about health care for post-9/11 combat zone veterans. I hope you’ll help me spread the word to everyone who bravely served our country. You may have heard about the PACT Act, a law…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Corruption: The trial of Ken Paxton

Joaquin Castro for Congress Disgraced Attorney General Ken Paxton's office was directly across from mine when I first started in the legislature, and we have taken very different paths since then. While I fight for working families and against Abbott's cruel weaponization of hat…

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 11:50 PM

Greg Abbott's unAmerican and cruel policy toward migrants

Joaquin Castro for Congress Did you see Joaquin's message about how he's leading the fight against Greg Abbott's unAmerican and cruel policy toward migrants? Joaquin needs to report his fundraising results publicly to the FEC at the end of September, and we need to show Greg Ab…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Speaking out against Greg Abbott's cruelty

Joaquin Castro for Congress Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star is as cruel as it is unAmerican. Border security is certainly important for our country, but I refuse to let him get away with treating migrants as less than human. That's why I'm leading a delegation of 87 m…

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  Congressman Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM

What songs & albums by Latino artists make up the soundtrack of your life? 🎶

Home About Contact Media Resources   Friend, Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! As we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans, I wanted to make sure you know about how you can highlight music by Latino recording artists that has shaped the soundt…

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 5:46 PM

bumping Joaquin’s last message

Joaquin Castro for Congress We wanted to make sure you saw Joaquin’s latest message. Joaquin continues to call out the dangerous extremism and corruption that is impacting millions of Texans’ everyday lives, but he can’t do it alone. Standing up to extremists backed by MAGA mega …

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 5:59 PM

extremism and corruption are hurting Texans

Joaquin Castro for Congress Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment trial is finally over and amazingly — he’s leaving unscathed with no accountability for his corrupt actions and behavior. Let’s be clear: Ken Paxton abused the power of the Texas Attorney General’s office. Corruption…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Joaquin’s birthday is TODAY!

Joaquin Castro for Congress We wanted to make sure you saw our message from yesterday… Today is Joaquin’s birthday and we want to surprise him with a birthday card signed by his most loyal supporters like you! We’re planning to deliver the card in a few hours, so we wanted to gi…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 7:46 PM

sign the card!

Joaquin Castro for Congress Joaquin’s birthday is tomorrow, and we want to make sure he knows how much we appreciate his work here in Texas and in Washington! And nothing could be more special than a card signed by supporters like you! Will you add your name and wish Joaquin a …

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 12:46 AM

Abbott’s playbook: corruption, cruelty and incompetence

Joaquin Castro for Congress We just wanted to make sure you saw Joaquin's email below — we are still $3,633 away from our goal. Help us show Greg Abbott and Republicans that we have Joaquin's back: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jc-2309   TL;DR Why Is Abbott Attacking Joaq…

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Why Is Abbott Attacking Joaquin?

Joaquin Castro for Congress TL;DR Why Is Abbott Attacking Joaquin? Because he’s standing up and calling out Abbott’s corruption, cruelty and incompetence and Abbott can’t stand it. Help Joaquin keep fighting Greg Abbott and Republican corruption — rush a donation of $10 t…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 8:08 PM

News For You: Lower Student Loan Payments, Celebrating Latinos in Film, & More

Home About Contact Media Resources   Friend, I hope you and your family had a relaxing and safe summer. With school back in session, I’m wishing all students and staff a happy and healthy start to the school year.   I joined Edgewood ISD students, faculty, and families …

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  Joaquin (sent from iPhone) · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 1:16 AM

reaching out before it’s too late

Joaquin Castro for Congress It’s Joaquin. We’re just hours away from our monthly fundraising deadline, but it looks like we’re still $419 short of reaching our goal. If we want to be prepared to take on extremism and corruption here in Texas and in our country, we need to meet ea…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 6:38 PM

your support means everything to me

Joaquin Castro for Congress The clock is ticking and I don’t have time to waste. My team and I set a goal of raising $4,500 by tonight at midnight, and we’re so close to hitting it (just $922 away)! Your support means everything in my fight against the spread of extr…

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 4:07 PM

we need to do all we can

Joaquin Castro for Congress We need to do all we can to take back the House in 2024. It’s clear that the House majority aren’t interested in improving the lives of everyday Americans — instead, they’ve pushed for dangerous legislation that attacks fundamental rights and life…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 1:45 AM

calling out corruption is not enough

Joaquin Castro for Congress I’ve always been vocal in my fight against extremism here in Texas and throughout our country, bringing awareness to the corruption and monstrosities being committed by extremist Republicans like Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott. But it’s not enough to simp…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 9:57 PM

FWD: the first Latino-led, live action superhero movie

Joaquin Castro for Congress Have you had a chance to see Blue Beetle, the first Latino-led, live-action superhero movie? This is a huge deal, and a big step in the right direction for increasing positive Latino and more diverse representation in Hollywood. Joaquin has always fo…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Did you get to see Blue Beetle?

Joaquin Castro for Congress We just got out of the theater — we all loved Blue Beetle! I’m so excited my kids can now see themselves represented on screen! Julián   We all loved it, too. A great movie and it showcased Latino traditions a…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 27, 2023 at 10:55 PM

we must do away with extremism and corruption

Joaquin Castro for Congress Hi there, I know my team and I have been emailing a lot this month. But here's the deal: Extreme Republicans in Congress are causing chaos and gridlock in Washington, preventing us from delivering progress to everyday Americans, and Corrupt politician…

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  Friend, from Team Castro · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM

gearing up for the Fall

Joaquin Castro for Congress We’re less than one week away from our next monthly deadline. And we cannot stress this enough: We are not on track to meet August’s fundraising goal. Can you chip in just $10 right now to help get back on course?   DONATE → We know the …

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Operation Lone Star is killing people

Joaquin Castro for Congress Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star is killing people. I recently led a group of my fellow Texas delegates to Eagle Pass, Texas — a city located along the Rio Grande commonly used by asylum seekers — and what I saw was barbaric. Clothing stuck on razor…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 6:49 PM

What was different one year ago today?

Joaquin Castro for Congress Celebrating one-year of the Inflation Reduction Act Lowered health care costs for families and seniors by extending ACA subsidies, capping medicare at $2,000/year, capping insulin costs at $35/month, and providing free vaccines Protected Medicare …

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 13, 2023 at 11:57 PM

I’m so sick of this corruption in Texas — are you?

Joaquin Castro for Congress Texas deserves better than to have their so-called “leaders” take part in lawlessness and corruption. No one person should be above the law, especially people like Ken Paxton who has a history of fraud, corruption, and abuse of the public trust. I n…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

August 12, 2023 at 6:08 PM

we cannot believe this→

Joaquin Castro for Congress Something fishy is happening right now in Texas. A pro-Ken Paxton PAC gave the judge presiding over Paxton’s impeachment trial $3 MILLION DOLLARS. This doesn’t surprise us, given Paxton’s history of fraud, corruption, bribery, and abuse of the public…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 12:16 AM

No person should be above the law

Joaquin Castro for Congress After fraud and years of corrupt actions, Ken Paxton was finally impeached just a few months ago. But now, coincidentally, Defend Texas Liberty — a pro-Paxton PAC — has given Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor and more importantly — presiding judge over…

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  Congressman Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 11:30 PM

An important deadline for veterans

Home About Contact Media Resources Friend, The VA just extended the deadline to file retroactive claims for benefits under the Honoring Our PACT Act. If you’re a veteran or if you’re close with someone who served, I hope you’ll read this email and help me get the word o…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 3:37 PM

we can’t just stand by

Joaquin Castro for Congress Joaquin is leading a group of delegates to Eagle Pass to witness firsthand the atrocities of Greg Abbott’s dehumanizing border policies. We MUST condemn his behavior and demand serious action immediately. We need humane policies in place, not ones that…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 12:46 AM

help me show them

Joaquin Castro for Congress People are dying at the border because of Greg Abbott’s death traps at the Rio Grande. Tomorrow, I’m leading a group of congressional delegates to Eagle Pass — where the inhumane treatment of migrants along the southern border is taking place. We need…

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  Congressman Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 7:42 PM

What’s your favorite Latino movie? 📺

Home About Contact Media Resources Friend, What Latino movies do you love? For the past two years, I’ve been working with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to nominate Latino-focused films to the National Film Registry, a division of the Library of Congress that works t…

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  Joaquin (iPhone) · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 11:55 PM

Can you help by midnight?

Joaquin Castro for Congress Team, we set a goal of raising $5,000 in July but my team just texted me that we are $376 short of our goal. With hours left until midnight, I told them I’d reach out to a few people I know I can count on. Can you chip in $5, $15, or even $35 to help me…

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  Joaquin (personal) · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 9:06 PM

there are lives at stake

Joaquin Castro for Congress Team – it’s Joaquin. I wanted to reach out one last time ahead of tonight’s deadline to ask for your help. Greg Abbott’s extreme and inhumane policies at the border are putting lives at stake, and we can’t allow this to go on. I’m working tirelessly …

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 4:36 PM

from now until Election Day

Joaquin Castro for Congress Tonight is our last chance to close our monthly fundraising gap to make sure we’re prepared to take back the House in 2024. What we do from now until Election Day will be critical in regaining the majority from out of touch extremists who refuse to de…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 11:45 PM

did you catch my team’s message?

Joaquin Castro for Congress You might’ve heard from my team about tomorrow’s fundraising deadline, but I wanted to make sure you saw their most recent message. We’re still $1,193 away from meeting our fundraising goal and we don’t have a lot of time left. Extreme Republicans ar…

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  Team Castro · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM

a Congress that works for us, not special interests

Joaquin Castro for Congress We’ve seen where extreme Republicans’ priorities lie, and it’s not with serving the people of Texas or our country as a whole. If we want leaders in Congress who are willing to fight for us and deliver real results, we need to be prepared to give them…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

July 29, 2023 at 5:46 PM

making sure you saw Joaquin’s last message about extremism

Joaquin Castro for Congress We needed to make sure you saw Joaquin’s last message. With Republican extremism out of hand and spreading rapidly, we need to make sure we’re prepared to push back. And after witnessing the dangerous and inhumane policies that are putting lives at ri…

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  Congressman Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 9:18 PM

News For You: Affordable Insulin, Clean Transit Updates & More

Home About Contact Media Resources John, As July wraps up, I wanted to share some updates about my work for you in Washington and at home in San Antonio. First, I know the record-breaking heat is top of mind for many families. As the summer continues, I want to remind you…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 5:46 PM

fighting back against extreme Republicans’ cruel agenda

Joaquin Castro for Congress Let’s be clear: Extremism in our country is becoming increasingly dangerous, and we need to put an end to it as soon as possible. Right here in Texas monstrous and life-threatening policies at the border are putting lives at risk. This horrifying …

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 12:46 AM

Joaquin knows you care about this issue a lot

Joaquin Castro for Congress Inhumane. There is no other word for it. Abbott has once again outdone his own past cruelty in his latest maneuver to dehumanize migrants: He is setting literal death traps on the Rio Grande. That’s why Joaquin is calling on every last one of his supp…

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  Joaquin (personal) · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 12:46 AM

Greg Abbott’s policies go against basic human rights

Joaquin Castro for Congress Team, How many more people will die at the border because of Greg Abbott’s inhumane and abhorrent behavior? His monstrous policies call for Texas troops at the border to push migrants back into the Rio Grande, putting children, mothers, the disabled a…

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  Castro HQ · [email protected]

July 15, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Joaquin needs your help

Joaquin Castro for Congress Team, Did you catch the latest message from Joaquin? The rapid spread of extremism in our country is already affecting millions of people in our state and our country. We are in a fight to defend our most fundamental rights, and there’s so much at s…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 9:56 PM

my ongoing fight against extremism in America

Joaquin Castro for Congress Team, We are already feeling the consequences of the spread of extremism throughout our state and country. Right here in Texas, radical Republicans in the legislature failed teachers, families, and some of our most vulnerable communities during the s…

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  Joaquin Castro · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 2:44 PM

I’ve seen firsthand how predatory our healthcare system is

Joaquin Castro for Congress Team, Just over a year ago, I was shockingly diagnosed with cancer after a car accident in Spain. Since then, I’ve undergone surgery to remove the tumors, and been prescribed a monthly medication that costs $24,000 before insurance. While I am deeply…

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