EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- State Sen. César J. Blanco, D-El Paso, has a new chief of staff.
Cassandra Urrutia, who has worked for Blanco since January 2021, has been appointed to that key role for Blanco.
Most recently, Urrutia served as Blanco's district director and legislative director.
"A proud El Paso native, Urrutia brings a deep understanding of the border and rural communities that make up Senate District 29 with more than seven years of legislative experience. She has led key initiatives in constituent services, policy development, and community engagement to ensure that the needs of West Texans are represented in the Capitol and beyond," Blanco's office said in a news release.
Throughout her tenure, Urrutia has helped advance key district priorities, including state investments