Who is Henry Cuellar
Henry Cuellar (full name Enrique Roberto Cuellar) is a U.S. politician and attorney. He was born on September 19, 1955, in Laredo, Texas.
He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Political Party, District & Current Role
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Cuellar is affiliated with the Democratic Party.
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He currently represents Texas's 28th congressional district (TX-28) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The 28th district covers a long stretch of South Texas, including parts of the San Antonio area, stretching south to the U.S.–Mexico border — with major communities like Laredo and Rio Grande City.
Previous Offices & Career Background
Henry Cuellar has had a long public-service and professional career:
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He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2001.
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In 2001, he briefly held the position of Secretary of State of Texas (the 102nd) under then-Governor.
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From January 2005 onward, he has served as U.S. Representative for TX-28.
Before politics he worked as an attorney, a licensed customs broker, and also taught as an adjunct professor at a university.
He is widely regarded as the most-degreed member of Congress — having earned multiple degrees (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, PhD).
Family: Wife, Daughters & Personal Life
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Cuellar is married to Imelda Cuellar. The couple married in 1992.
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They have two daughters, commonly named Catherine (or Catie / Christy) and Christina (or Catie), depending on source.
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Cuellar grew up as the eldest among eight children in a family of migrant-worker parents — a background that he often mentions as shaping his values and work ethic.
Estimated Net Worth
Public estimates vary: as of 2023, one source estimated his net worth to be between US$ 1 million and US$ 5 million. Because members of Congress are required to disclose their assets, such estimates are generally based on those disclosures and other public records.
Official Contact & District Offices
If you wish to reach out to Congressman Cuellar’s offices, here are some official contact points:
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Washington, D.C. Office: 2308 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 — Phone: 202-225-1640
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District Offices:
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Laredo, TX — 602 E. Calton Road, Suite 2, Laredo, TX 78041 — Phone: 956-725-0639
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San Antonio, TX — 1145 E. Commerce St., Suite 205, San Antonio, TX 78205 — Phone: 210-271-2851
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Rio Grande City, TX — 100 N. FM 3167, Suite 208, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 — Phone: 956-487-5603
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Note: These are his official public offices, not personal contact numbers.
