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Caldwell County Judge
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John G. Castillo

Candidate for Caldwell County Judge

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Retired
Campaign website
bigjohncastillo.com

Lockhart City Council member (2010–2019 and 2022–present), including a term as mayor pro tem. He has worked more than 30 years in Texas state agencies, including the Department of Public Safety and TxDOT.

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Photo: John Castillo for Caldwell County campaign

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports requiring growth to pay its own way

    Big John Castillo for Caldwell County Judge

    Campaign website · John Castillo campaign · bigjohncastillo.com

    “Growth must pay its own way, protect homeowners, and preserve our quality of life.”
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Public safety

  • Pledges resources and staffing for first responders

    Big John Castillo for Caldwell County Judge

    Campaign website · John Castillo campaign · bigjohncastillo.com

    “I will back our law enforcement, fire, and emergency responders with the resources, staffing, and training they need”
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Housing

  • Opposes data centers and developer-driven growth

    Big John Castillo for Caldwell County Judge

    Campaign website · John Castillo campaign · bigjohncastillo.com

    “I oppose politicians who sell out our community to developers and big tech data centers that drive up utility costs”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports small businesses and workforce development

    Big John Castillo for Caldwell County Judge

    Campaign website · John Castillo campaign · bigjohncastillo.com

    “I will support policies that strengthen small businesses, attract good-paying jobs, and invest in workforce development.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Pledges investment in roads, drainage and water

    Big John Castillo for Caldwell County Judge

    Campaign website · John Castillo campaign · bigjohncastillo.com

    “I will prioritize smart investments in roads, drainage, and water to support growth, reduce flooding, improve safety”
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Health & human services

  • Pledges to try to bring a hospital to the county

    Big John Castillo for Caldwell County Judge

    Campaign website · John Castillo campaign · bigjohncastillo.com

    “I will also do everything in my power to attract a hospital to Caldwell County.”
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Government & transparency

  • Secured U.S. 183 utility relocation funding as councilmember

    His campaign credits him with $3.6 million for the U.S. 183 expansion while on the Lockhart City Council.

    Big John Castillo for Caldwell County Judge

    Campaign website · John Castillo campaign · bigjohncastillo.com

    “Secured funding from the Texas State Infrastructure Bank in partnership with TxDOT to relocate utilities along U.S. 183”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John G. Castillo on them.

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

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