Gutierrez has served in the Texas Senate since 2021 after previously serving over a decade in the House.
until 2026, meaning he would not have to give it up to challenge Cruz next year.
The Uvalde massacre happened inside his district, killing 19 children and two teachers, and Gutierrez has dedicated himself this legislative session to trying to address it despite GOP leaders’ resistance to considering any new gun restrictions. He has held several news conferences with families of victims and clashed with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over the issue on the Senate floor.
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