Marc is from San Antonio, Texas. He earned his bachelor's in English from Trinity University and his law degree from Saint Mary’s University Law School. Marc and his wife, Erica, reside in Bexar County with their 4 children. He volunteered in both the Criminal Justice Clinic and Civil Justice Clinic within Saint Mary's University. 

Marc currently is a named partner at LaHood Law PLLC, which specializes in criminal defense.

Marc Lahood previously ran for Bexar County district attorney in 2022, but he did not win.

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Promises to address and reform the property tax system.

Believes the appraisal system harms property owners and supports direct election of appraisal positions.

Believes the appraisal system harms property owners and supports direct election of appraisal position.

Promises to work towards eliminating local school property taxes, which make up "about half of the average tax bill."

Wants to eliminate local school property taxes.

- Promises to address and reform the property tax system.
- Believes the appraisal system harms property owners and supports direct election of appraisal position.
- Wants to eliminate local school property taxes.

Economy

Believes that "every town is a border town" due to the current crisis, emphasizing the need for comprehensive border security and immigration policies to address public safety concerns.

Plans to increase criminal penalties for manufacturing or trafficking fentanyl.

Believes there should be "absolutely no tolerance" for domestic violence or child abuse.

Plans to advocate for human traffickers to be ineligible for parole and to have no opportunity to escape justice once in custody.

Plans to advocate for human traffickers to be ineligible for parole.

- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Plans to increase criminal penalties for manufacturing or trafficking fentanyl.
- Believes there should be "absolutely no tolerance" for domestic violence or child abuse.
- Plans to advocate for human traffickers to be ineligible for parole.

Public Safety

Believes Texas must enhance healthcare policies for families, including pregnant mothers, new moms, the elderly, and babies, to ensure they have the necessary care and support to thrive.

Believes Texas must enhance healthcare policies for families, including pregnant mothers, new moms, the elderly, and babies,

- Believes Texas must enhance healthcare policies for families, including pregnant mothers, new moms, the elderly, and babies,
- Opposes access to abortion.

Healthcare

Opposes allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.

Believes teachers should be well-compensated and provided resources to address modern classroom challenges.

Believes teachers should be well-compensated and provided more resources.

Believes parents should have the freedom to choose the best educational opportunities for their children, saying "there is no one-size-fits-all school or environment."

Believes parents should have the freedom to choose the best educational opportunities for their children.

- Opposes allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.
- Believes teachers should be well-compensated and provided more resources.
- Believes parents should have the freedom to choose the best educational opportunities for their children.

Education

As of September 7, 2024, Marc Lahood’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

San Antonio Report, Two Bexar County Republicans align with conservatives ahead of party leadership fight

Signed a letter vowing to only support speaker candidates who agree not to appoint Democrats to chair positions.

- Signed a letter vowing to only support speaker candidates who agree not to appoint Democrats to chair positions.

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Marc Lahood

Marc is from San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from the Texas Military Institute and then earned his bachelor's in English from Trinity University and his law degree from Saint Mary’s University Law School. Marc and his wife, Erica, reside in Bexar County with their 4 children. He volunteered in both the Criminal Justice Clinic and Civil Justice Clinic within Saint Mary's University. 

Marc Lahood previously ran for Bexar County District Attorney in 2022 but did not win.

Believes property taxes have increased faster than inflation over the past decade.

Believes Texas should take action to address rising inflation.

Believes more needs to be done to improve the economy.

Supports using the $33 billion surplus to lower taxes and increase funding for education, infrastructure, and public safety.

Believes the $12 billion in relief for property owners is insufficient.

Believes the Texas legislature's efforts to reduce local property taxes and provide exemptions have been "well-intentioned" but insufficient to significantly impact property owners' lives.

Believes the Texas legislature's efforts to reduce local property taxes and provide exemptions have been insufficient to significantly benefit property owners in HD 121 and across Texas.

Believes "runaway government spending" is the cause of economic issues.

Believes "runaway government spending" is causing high prices for food, energy, and household items.

Believes public safety is paramount, addressing issues like increased crime and dangerous drugs.

Wants to protect residents from fentanyl and organized crime.

Believes the border crisis is due to "decades of empty promises from Republicans in D.C." and "outright encouragement of lawlessness" by Democrats.

Said, "If we have to secure the border why not secede. We don't need these other dumb ass states telling us what to do when they cheat to elect these buffoons in the first place."

Supports examining laws to remove District Attorneys from office for failure to protect constituents.

Believes in making examples to combat human trafficking.

Promises to pursue cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault that have been neglected in Bexar County.

Believes human trafficking is a serious threat due to the current border crisis.

Opposes defending child molesters and predators.

Believes current law enforcement officials in Bexar County prioritize "the rights of criminals" over the people they represent.

Supports cracking down on human trafficking.

Supports providing opportunities for vulnerable individuals to contribute to the economy and culture.

Believes in addressing addiction and mental health issues through comprehensive healthcare policies.

Believes parents should lead school decisions, criticizing school administrators for perceived inconsistency and unfairness in their governance.

Promises to oppose any "movement, effort, or institution" that would jeopardize children's innocence.

Believes parents should have control over their child's education.

Believes parents should have the authority to make educational decisions for their children.

Believes not every family has access to quality education that can "end generational poverty and transform lives."

Believes parents should have more control over their children's education.

Believes parents should have the primary authority in making educational decisions for their children.

Believes rising costs for energy and household items are significant financial burdens for families.

Believes in securing fair elections, and as a Republican candidate, earned over 60% of the primary vote and more countywide votes than any other Republican, but lost the general election to incumbent Joe Gonzales.

Marc Lahood was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Texas Military Institute, Trinity University, and Saint Mary’s University Law School. Marc met his wife, Erica, in 2015, and they have four children together.

Marc Lahood primarily practices state and federal criminal defense and has represented clients across Texas. He previously ran for Bexar County District Attorney in 2022.

Marc Lahood ran for Bexar County District Attorney in 2022 but did not win.

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