Solomon Ortiz, Jr.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE
December 3rd 2009

Contact: Ortiz for Tx House

Phone: (361) 906-7027
Email: ortizfor33@gmail.com

Rep. Solomon Ortiz, Jr. Announces Bid For Re-election

Ortiz, Jr. Seeks third Term as State Representative for District 33

CORPUS CHRISTI-State Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr. (D-Corpus Christi) will file for re-election as State Representative for District 33 today, the first day to officially file as a candidate for the 2010 elections. "It is an honor to serve the people of District 33. With their support, I look forward to continuing to be their voice in Austin," Ortiz said.

Rep. Ortiz has focused on economic development, open government, and coastal issues during his two terms in the Texas Legislature. "This last session was very good for Corpus Christi. A reasonable compromise was worked out regarding windstorm insurance and Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi was able to secure funding for a mechanical engineering program," Ortiz said. Additionally, Rep. Ortiz passed legislation expanding the Enterprise Zone program, which the City of Corpus Christi has successfully used for economic development, and allowing the city to tap into the state's special event funds in order to attract major sports and recreational events.

"The entire Coastal Bend legislative delegation worked very well together during the last session. With redistricting on the agenda next session and with a large budget shortfall expected, we must continue to work together for the continued growth, development and representation of the region," Ortiz said.

Rep. Ortiz was first elected to serve in the Texas House of Representatives in a special election in November of 2006. He is currently serving in his 2nd term as Representative for District 33, which encompasses over half of the city of Corpus Christi including the Flour Bluff and West Oso areas. Rep. Ortiz serves on the following House Committees: Corrections, Defense & Veterans' Affairs, Administration and the Select Committee on Federal Economic Stabilization Funding. Ortiz Also serves as Treasure of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC).

All Democratic and Republican candidates must file for a place on the 2010 Election ballot between December 3, 2009 and January 4, 2010. Primary election day is March 2, 2010. The general election will be Nov. 2, 2010.

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