Michael Orozco
Democratic · TX · Dallas County Constable, Precinct 5
Michael Orozco has been the Dallas County Precinct 5 constable since he was appointed in 2018, after more than 20 years in the constable's office; he is a Marine Corps Reserve veteran. He says he focuses on professionalism, integrity, and efficiency in the office.
Where Michael Orozco stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Addressed a backlog of roughly 10,000 untracked arrest warrants, ensuring they were entered, monitored and pursued.
January 28, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: dallastx.new.swagit.com
Led the rollout of body cameras across all five Dallas County constable precincts to improve accountability.
January 28, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: dallastx.new.swagit.com
Testified for SB 1325, which required written notices explaining protective orders and support services for family-violence victims.
April 4, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: capitol.texas.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 3 support
Led the rollout of body cameras across all five Dallas County constable precincts to improve accountability.
January 28, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: dallastx.new.swagit.com
His office reunited families in all accepted felony child-custody interference cases, without filing criminal charges. Dallas officials reported the result.
January 28, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: dallastx.new.swagit.com
Held eviction clinics during the COVID pandemic to explain residents’ rights and reduce illegal evictions, FOX 4 reported.
July 5, 2024Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: fox4news.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
A county audit found cash-handling and evidence-inventory problems in his office. It found $1,110 in excess commissions and a cashed $1,301 duplicate payment. The duplicate payment was recovered on February 24, 2026.
April 20, 2026
Source: dallascounty.org
Won the November 8, 2022 election for Dallas County Constable, Precinct 5. He received 76,744 votes (69.46%); Gerald W. (Jerry) Jones received 33,744 (30.54%).
November 8, 2022
Source: assets01.aws.connect.clarityelections.com
Past race Michael Orozco ran in:
- Constable, Precinct No. 5 · November 3, 2026 · Dallas County, Texas · incumbent