Carlos Turcios is a Tarrant County native, investigative reporter, and former legislative staffer whose work has focused on journalism, public policy, and community involvement across North Texas.

Turcios began his involvement in politics and local government as a teenager, initially focusing on public education and school board issues. His activism surrounding the Fort Worth Independent School District later attracted national media attention. While attending the University of Texas at Arlington, Turcios remained active in campus and local politics and served as president of the university’s Turning Point USA chapter in 2023. He graduated from UTA that year with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

In February 2024, Turcios joined The Dallas Express, where his work has focused on investigative and local reporting involving government, education, elections, public spending, crime, and other issues affecting communities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He currently serves as an Investigative Reporter for the publication. His reporting has reached audiences beyond North Texas, with his stories and work receiving attention or being cited by national and international media outlets including Fox News, CNN, the New York Post, the Daily Mail, The Guardian, and others.

Turcios also has experience in Texas state government. He formerly served as Legislative Director for Texas State Representative Nate Schatzline during the 89th Texas Legislature in 2025. In that role, Turcios worked on legislative priorities and helped navigate the legislative process surrounding House Bill 1443, which ultimately became Texas law. The legislation prohibits the possession and promotion of child-like sex dolls and established felony penalties for violations.

Before his professional work in journalism and state government, Turcios was heavily involved in conservative grassroots organizing and Republican politics in Tarrant County. He previously served as an Executive Committee member of the Tarrant County Republican Party and held leadership roles in conservative organizations, where he organized political rallies, demonstrations, educational forums, and community outreach efforts.

Outside of his professional life, Turcios married his college sweetheart, Zoey, in May 2024. Their shared faith has become an important part of their lives, and Carlos and Zoey entered the Catholic Church together in May 2026. They attend St. Mary the Virgin Catholic Church in Arlington, Texas.

Through investigative journalism, public policy, and years of involvement in North Texas civic life, Turcios has built his career around covering issues affecting local communities and holding institutions and public officials accountable.