Ryan Guillen (born October 27, 1977) is the Texas State Representative for House District 31, which includes Starr, Atascosa, Duval, Brooks, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen and Willacy counties.
A Democrat and native of Starr County Guillen was first elected in 2002 at the age of 24, making him the youngest ever elected to the Texas House of Representatives.
He continues to serve Texas and is in his 9th term as a Representative.
Beginning in 2003 with the 78th Session, Guillen has served House District 31 for eight consecutive regular sessions and eight special sessions in the House of Representatives.
Guillen and his wife Dalinda were raised in Rio Grande City where they currently reside today.
He completed his education with a B.S.
degree in Agricultural Studies from Texas A&M University in College Station.
His family includes many generations of teachers and ranchers, traditions that continue to play a large role in his daily life.