The Tejano Democrats were established in the late 70's by Senator Gonzalo Barrientos and other noted Democrats for the purpose of creating a "voice" for Hispanic Democrats and their issues; hence the motto: Tejano Democrats - "La Voz del Pueblo."

The purpose of the Bexar County Young Tejano Democrats is to engage, mobilize, and increase participation of young Hispanics/Latinos in the political process in order to address the issues that affect our community. We will support and campaign for candidates and elected officials who are accountable to us, and endorse candidates that share our political ideals.
“I am very honored to have received the official endorsement of the Bexar County Tejano Democrats and the Bexar County Young Tejano Democrats...with 15 years of federal service experience and deep knowledge of the 23rd Congressional District, I am going to be ready to go on day 1 to continue fighting for South Texas, rural America, my home town region and everyone under attack from this current administration. We're in this together, we're fighting for the future. THANK YOU BEXAR COUNTY TEJANO DEMOCRATS AND BEXAR COUNTY YOUNG TEJANO DEMOCRATS. I'm humbled and honored. Now, let's turn the 23rd!” – Judy Canales


Canales graduated from Uvalde High School​ ​and Southwest Texas Junior College​​, then continued her education​ at the University of Texas at Austin, Trinity University in San Antonio and Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government; armed with education and a strong work ethic, she would eventually ​ris​e​ up the rank​s, to become ​the FIRST woman, and also, the FIRST Latina to lead​ the Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA)​ under the United States Department of Agriculture​.

Under her leadership, the Texas FSA delivered $7.6 billion to Texas farmers and ranchers, including nearly $2.2 billion during Fiscal Year 2015 alone.  Just as she fought to make progress for the agricultural community, which resulted in – the federal farm program payments and low-interest loans added or expanded by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (also known as the 2014 Farm Bill) and adding initiatives to communities of Texas such as: protecting water quality, increasing 1.1 million acres to benefit wildlife, pollinators and wetlands – such as then, she is ready to continue her commitment to serve her community, in Congress.

Having served in both the Clinton and Obama administrations, Judy has dedicated her entire life to serving her hometown region and rural and urban communities. Judy is, not only a faithful public servant, but also a coach’s wife. Her husband, Juan Antonio Tovar, has been a teacher for over 35 years in Eagle Pass, where they reside.


Funded by the people, for the people please join us at www.JudyCanales.org