“I’m running to fight for a future all Texans deserve, and because the working class has not been the priority for far too long.”
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Orlando Lopez Quick FactsOffice: Texas House District 33 Party: Democratic Residence: Heath, Texas Education: Texas A&M University, Construction Science Background: Construction project manager Personal: Husband • Father Focus: Public education • Immigration and workforce • Working-class families Website: Facebook: Orlando Lopez for Texas HD33 Instagram: |
Meet Orlando
Orlando Lopez is a construction industry professional and Democrat running for Texas House District 33 against Republican incumbent Katrina Pierson. The district includes Rockwall County and portions of Collin County.
Born and raised in South Texas, Lopez grew up in a Mexican-American family that emphasized hard work, honesty and personal responsibility. He graduated from Hidalgo High School and earned a Construction Science degree from Texas A&M University.
Lopez has spent more than a decade in construction, managing development projects across North Texas. According to his campaign, he became the youngest project manager at his former company in 2020.
He lives in Heath with his wife, Carolina, a former public school teacher and counselor, and their daughter, Clara.
Why He’s Running
Lopez says he began considering public office in 2025 after watching teachers, parents, students and workers organize around concerns involving public education, healthcare and individual freedoms.
He believes working-class Texans have not received enough attention from state leaders and wants to bring his professional experience to the Legislature.
Orlando Lopez is challenging incumbent Katrina Pierson for Texas House District 33. Photo courtesy of the Lopez campaign.
What He’s Focused On
- Public Education: Increase school funding, raise teacher salaries to $100,000 or more and oppose Texas’ school voucher program.
- Immigration and Workforce: Recognize immigrants’ contributions to Texas industries, support immigration reform and abolish ICE.
- Working-Class Families: Address rising housing, healthcare and childcare costs while supporting tax policies aimed at working families.
- Data Centers: Give local governments greater authority over development and require operators to address infrastructure and environmental impacts.
- Healthcare and Personal Freedoms: Support reproductive healthcare access, LGBTQ+ protections and expanded healthcare availability.
- Gun Safety: Support gun ownership rights alongside universal background checks and responsible firearm storage.
Endorsements and Community Support
Lopez’s campaign reports endorsements or support from:
- Evan Hunt, Democratic candidate for Congress (TX-03)
- Texas Progressive Caucus
- NETNOW
- McKinney Area Democrats
- Collin County Young Democrats
- Texas Democratic Veterans Caucus
- Run for Something
- Center for Freethought Equality PAC
Endorsements and affiliations were provided by the Lopez campaign and have not been independently verified.
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