Mark Dorazio has served in the Texas House since 2023. He won a crowded primary to replace retiring state Rep. Lyle Larson (R-San Antonio) in 2022. Dorazio and his wife own their own construction company, which works for power companies, and he previously chaired the Republican Party of Bexar County.
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1. Please tell voters about yourself.
I am a conservative leader who has lived a life dedicated to God, family, and my community. Born 66 years ago, I grew up in a large family where I learned the value of hard work early in life. After high school, I moved to Texas and apprenticed in construction before moving to San Antonio, where my wife Monica and I founded Dorazio Enterprises, Inc. For over four decades, we have grown our business responsibly as a debt-free corporation.
Beyond my professional life, I have served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher at Lifehouse Church and on the board of The Justice Foundation. My political involvement spans 30 years as a Precinct Chairman and former Bexar County GOP Chairman. In the legislature, I serve on the Homeland Security & Public Safety and Human Services committees, where I fight to protect the liberties and property rights of all Texans.
2. Briefly describe your top policy priorities.
My priorities are centered on the foundational principles of life, liberty, and property.
Fiscal Stewardship: I view every tax dollar as a sacred trust from hardworking families. My goal is to eliminate government waste, ensure the state budget remains lean, and return excess dollars to the taxpayer.
Comprehensive Property Tax Overhaul: I am fully committed to delivering on Governor Abbott’s 5-point plan to provide permanent relief and restore taxpayer control.
Border & Public Safety: Texas is now working hand-in-hand with the federal government to maintain the most secure border in modern history, with crossings at their lowest levels since the 1970s. We need to continue and enhance our support.
Parental Rights: I believe parents are the primary educators of their children and I will continue to fight for parental empowerment in public education.
3. What would you like to see the legislature do to make Texas cities better places to live? In what ways could state officials work better with local officials?
To make Texas cities better, we must address the “out-of-control” debt held by local governments, which currently exceeds $300 billion. The legislature should empower residents by requiring two-thirds voter approval for property tax increases and allowing for citizen-led tax rate rollbacks. State and local officials can work better together by eliminating unfunded mandates that force cities to raise taxes. We need a collaborative focus on infrastructure and public safety rather than symbolic programs or political agendas that use taxpayer funds for non-essential services.
4. Texas has taken major steps to reshape its public education system, including allowing taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition. What do you believe needs to happen to monitor the success of Education Savings Accounts, and to ensure every student still receives a quality education?
Parents must have the freedom to choose the best environment for their children. To ensure the success of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), we must prioritize transparency and high standards without creating a new layer of “administrative bloat.” Success should be measured by student outcomes and parental satisfaction. While we empower families with ESAs, we must also reform the public system by reducing the cost of administrative overhead and directing those funds toward teachers and classroom safety.
5. Reducing the burden of property taxes is expected to be a major focus of the next legislative session. Describe your ideas for balancing the needs of a growing state with state leaders’ desire to rein in that major revenue source?
Reducing the tax burden requires a two-pronged approach: reigning in spending and restructuring revenue. We should move toward reappraisals every five years rather than annually to provide homeowners with predictability. By using the state’s healthy surplus to pay off ISD bond debts faster, we can naturally lower the tax burden. Ultimately, the more people demand from the government, the more it costs; we must promote a free-market environment that prioritizes individual liberty over government intervention.
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