| Solomon P. Ortiz Jr. | |
| State House: | Texas |
| District: | 33rd |
| Term Start: | 2006 |
| Term End: | 2011 |
| Predecessor: | Vilma Luna |
| Successor: | Raul Torres |
| Birth Date: | 21 July 1977 |
| Birth Place: | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Residence: | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Alma Mater: | Texas A&M University |
| Website: | solomonortizjr.com |
Solomon Ortiz Jr. (born July 21, 1977) is a Democratic former member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving from 2006 to 2011. Ortiz is the son of former Congressman Solomon Ortiz, who represented a South Texas district for 28 years before being defeated by Republican Blake Farenthold in 2010.[1] Ortiz Jr. considered challenging Farenthold in 2014.[2] Ortiz currently is Executive Director for the MAP of Texas, a non-profit founded by him and his father. Solomon is also a Partner in Ortiz Holdings, a business development firm based in Texas, and has previously worked as a public school teacher and for the Fighting to Rid Gangs in America Foundation.
Ortiz was elected in 2006, succeeding fellow Democrat Vilma Luna.[3] Ortiz was unseated in 2010 by Raul Torres, a businessman who Ortiz had defeated in 2008.[4] Ortiz announced a comeback bid for the 2012 elections,[5] but ultimately did not run.