Bobby Pulido

Bobby Pulido is a legendary Tejano singer and South Texas native running for Congress in TX-15. Born and raised in Edinburg, Texas, he is the son of Tejano music icon Roberto Pulido (El Primo), who was himself the son of a farmworker before becoming a musician. Bobby grew up surrounded by the values that define South Texas: hard work, humility, family, and faith. He attended Edinburg High School, participated in Texas Boys State, and received a scholarship to study political science at St. Mary's University before pursuing his genre-defining music career. A two-time Latin Grammy winner and 22-time Tejano Music Award nominee (winning 8 times), Bobby recently won Best Tejano Album at the 2025 Latin Grammys for his farewell project. In November 2024, he announced his retirement from music to pursue public service.

Born in Edinburg, Texas on April 25, 1973. Son of Roberto Pulido (El Primo), an award-winning Tejano music legend who helped redefine the genre by blending traditional conjunto with brass innovation. His grandfather was a farmworker. Mother is Diana Montez, daughter of norteno musician Mario Montez of Los Donnenos. Has a sister Alma Pulido, also involved in Tejano music. Father of four sons: Remy (1996), Darian (1998), and Trey (2005) from first marriage to Eliza Anzaldua; Rodrigo (2019) with current wife Mariana Morales, whom he married in 2018. Third-generation South Texas family.