2026 Texas General Election

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Michael Orozco was born and raised in east Dallas. He has a bachelor's degree in business from University of Phoenix.

Michael is the constable for Dallas County, Precinct 5. He works at the Dallas County Constables Office, where he has been since October 2018. He previously worked at the Dallas County Constables Office for over 20 years, serving in every division including executing criminal and civil process, handling eviction proceedings, collecting judgments, supporting truancy courts, coordinating mental health attachments, serving warrants, and acting as a bailiff for the justice of the peace courts.

Michael previously served as constable (unelected) in Dallas County. He also served as a member of the United States Marine Corp Reserves.

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Michael is the current county constable for Dallas County. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

As of July 22, 2026, Michael Orozco’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports legislation to protect domestic abuse and stalking victims who obtain emergency protective orders.

- Supports legislation to protect domestic abuse and stalking victims who obtain emergency protective orders.

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Michael Orozco

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- Serves as license peace officer who issues traffic citations, conduct criminal investigations, and other law enforcement functions throughout the county. Also serves warrants and civil papers like subpoenas, intents to sue, eviction notices, and temporary restraining orders.
- Serves as bailiff for Justice Court, and must be present–or have one of their Deputy Constables present–during hearings. They serve and execute Civil Process and Civil Court orders.
- Expected to interfere without warrant to prevent or suppress crime as authorized by the Code of Criminal Procedure. They are also expected to arrest offenders without warrants in every case where they are authorized to take them to be tried by the proper court or magistrate.
- County Constables are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county. Additionally, they must be a licensed peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, attend and complete a police academy, complete bi-annual training, and fulfill continuing education requirements.
- The annual salary for County Constable ranges from $0 to over $155,000, set by the county’s Commissioners Court.

Performs civil and criminal law enforcement functions and serves legal documents.

Dallas County Constable, Justice Precinct 5

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