U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold is a lifelong resident of Texas, born and raised in Corpus Christi. He is currently serving his second term in Congress, representing the 27^th District of Texas which includes the Texas Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi and vicinity to Madagorda County and Inland to Bastrop.  It Includes Victoria, Wharton, Bay City, Luling, Edna, Yocham, Gonzales, Refugio, Halletsville and Shiner.

Representative Farenthold is working towards a smaller, more accountable and transparent government through his service as a Subcommittee Chairman on the House Oversight Committee. He also serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. 

Prior to being elected to Congress, his diverse career included working as a conservative radio commentator, seven years of law practice with the Kleberg Law Firm, and founding  Farenthold Consulting LLC, a computer consulting and web design firm.  He continues to pursue his passion for broadcasting, appearing frequently on radio and television. 

Representative Farenthold earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in Radio, Television, and Film, and his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio. He has been married to his wife, Debbie, for 26 years and they have two adult daughters, Amanda and Morgan.