State of Texas
State Representative, District 122
- On ballot as
- Mark Dorazio
- Current role
- State Representative, Texas House District 122 (since January 10, 2023; first elected 2022)
- Background
- Co-owner with his wife, Dorazio Enterprises, Inc., a construction company
- The company does work for power companies
- Born in Derry, Pennsylvania
- Moved to Texas after high school; apprenticed in construction
- Has served as an elder and Sunday school teacher at Lifehouse Church
- Has served on the board of The Justice Foundation
- Experience
- Member, Homeland Security & Public Safety and Human Services committees (per his San Antonio Report questionnaire)
- Bexar County Republican Party chairman (2017–2018)
- Republican precinct chairman, over 30 years
- Chaired the 2020 Republican Party of Texas Platform Committee
- Served on the State Republican Executive Committee
- Top priorities
- In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "My goal is to eliminate government waste, ensure the state budget remains lean, and return excess dollars to the taxpayer."
- "I am fully committed to delivering on Governor Abbott's 5-point plan to provide permanent relief and restore taxpayer control."
- "Border & Public Safety"
- "I will continue to fight for parental empowerment in public education."
- "requiring two-thirds voter approval for property tax increases and allowing for citizen-led tax rate rollbacks"
- Tidbits
- Abortion: No public statement found
- Border and immigration: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "Texas is now working hand-in-hand with the federal government to maintain the most secure border in modern history"
- Guns: No public statement found
- Public schools and vouchers: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "Parents must have the freedom to choose the best environment for their children."
- Property taxes: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "I am fully committed to delivering on Governor Abbott's 5-point plan to provide permanent relief and restore taxpayer control."
Claims and the record- Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
- Endorsements
- Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) PAC
- Texas Home School Coalition
- Texas Right to Life PAC
- Texas Values Action
- San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board
- Campaign website
- markdorazio.com
Open in the full comparison: Bexar County
