Mando Martinez

Occupation: Firefighter, Licensed Paramedic, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Texas Department of Health Instructor and Coordinator, Small-Business Owner and Contractor, Private Pilot Education: University of Texas-Pan American, B.S. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, M.P.A. Hometown: Weslaco Party: Democrat First elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2004, Armando "Mando" Martinez serves House District 39 in Hidalgo County, which encompasses Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna, San Juan, Alamo, Progreso, and Progreso Lakes. Currently serving in his ninth term, Representative Martinez focuses on legislation that prioritizes public education, makes healthcare more accessible and affordable, creates more jobs, improves infrastructure projects in the Rio Grande Valley, and strengthens binational relations along the Texas-Mexico border. Representative Martinez is appointed to the House Transportation Committee and the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee. Representative Martinez serves as Secretary of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, a Board Member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and is also a member of the National…