Pflugerville High School Alum Victor To Serves the People on Capitol Hill

 

For Pflugerville High School alumnus Victor To, public service is more than a profession—it’s a calling shaped by years of curiosity, civic engagement and the guidance of dedicated teachers who helped him understand the power of democracy.

To’s journey began in the Pflugerville community, where he attended Timmerman Elementary School, Pflugerville Middle School and Pflugerville High School, graduating in 2015. Throughout his school years, he immersed himself in academics and extracurricular activities including National Honor Society, choir, tennis and PTV.

Some of To’s fondest memories include grabbing food with friends, hanging out at Pizza Hut or Subway, and sharing Sonic happy hours with his high school sweetheart—now his wife, Kristen. Those moments of connection and joy, he said, mirror the sense of community and belonging that continues to ground his work in public service.

After high school, To pursued his passion for civic engagement at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in government and sociology in 2018. Driven by a desire to create positive change, he returned to UT to pursue a Master of Public Affairs at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, where he is set to graduate in December.

“I chose this field because of a simple desire—to do my part, to make tomorrow better than yesterday in any capacity I can, no matter how little,” To said.

Looking back, To credits his social studies teachers in Pflugerville ISD for nurturing his curiosity and shaping his sense of purpose. “All of my social studies teachers through the years have cultivated a curiosity in our shared human experience,” he said. “Thank you for teaching me about our past, so that I may one day work to shape our future.”

Among those who made a lasting impact, AP U.S. Government teacher Ms. Dobbs stands out for her rigorous and engaging approach to civics education. “Her approach instilled in me a strong sense of responsibility and stewardship for our democratic institutions that I still carry with me today,” To said.

Today, To serves as a Congressional Fellow with the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where he helps ensure transparency and accountability within the federal government. His work involves extensive research, analysis and collaboration on policies designed to better serve the American people.

“It’s a fast-paced, work-heavy job, but I’m enjoying the work I do and take things one day at a time,” To said.

His career in public service also includes experience across all levels of government. He has served in both chambers of the Texas Legislature, the Supreme Court of Texas and multiple civic leadership roles in his hometown of Pflugerville.

Despite his professional success and current residence in Washington, D.C., To remains deeply connected to his Pflugerville roots. After college, one of his first acts of service was donating a portion of his first paycheck to pay off lunch debt for students at Timmerman Elementary School. He later served on the Pflugerville Education Foundation Board and, alongside Kristen, established the Victor and Kristen To Family Scholarship to support graduating seniors from single-parent households.

“My career has made me realize that education is the great equalizer,” he said. “It empowers people—no matter where they come from—to achieve their dreams.”

For current PfISD students exploring their own paths, To’s advice is simple yet powerful:

“Success is presence. Show up and stay involved.”

From Pflugerville to the nation’s capital, Victor To exemplifies how education, perseverance and service can shape a meaningful career dedicated to helping others. His story stands as a proud reflection of the values that define Pflugerville ISD—commitment, compassion and community.