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U.S. House · TX-23 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Katy Padilla Stout

Democratic candidate for Texas's 23rd Congressional District

South Texas attorney and former public school teacher with child welfare board experience, focused on families, healthcare and education.

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DistrictTX-23
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Katy stands.

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Healthcare coverage and community clinics

  • Supports Medicare for All, stronger Affordable Care Act coverage and expanded access to community health centers

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Early education and family leave

  • Supports universal pre-K, a higher minimum wage and paid parental leave supported through current unemployment insurance programs

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Voting access and civil rights

  • Supports same-day and online registration, accessible mail voting and stronger enforcement against voter intimidation

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Immigration and secure borders

  • Supports humane immigration reform, secure borders and a bipartisan path to citizenship with vetting

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Background checks and gun safety

  • Supports universal background checks, red flag laws, a bump stock ban and stronger mental health crisis resources

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Abortion and emergency healthcare

  • Supports patients' reproductive decisions and protecting access to medically necessary emergency abortion care

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2017

    Experience

    Child Welfare Board member

    Serves the Bexar County board.

  • Experience

    Elementary school teacher

    Taught in Northside Independent School District.

  • Experience

    Child welfare and education attorney

    Practices law with her family in Carrizo Springs.

  • Experience

    Family law firm leader

    Runs a family law practice.

  • Experience

    Artvango board director

    Serves the therapeutic services organization.

  • Accomplishment

    Earned law degree

    Earned a degree at South Texas College of Law.

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