Orlando Sanchez
Candidate for Harris County Judge
Background
- Occupation
- Bank and hospital board member; former Harris County Treasurer
- Campaign website
- orlandosanchez.com
Served six years on Houston City Council and 12 years as Harris County Treasurer. A U.S. Air Force and Texas Air National Guard veteran, he chairs the University of Houston Foundation Board of Trustees and sits on the boards of Capital Bank and HCA Hospital Northwest.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to cut county taxes and wasteful spending.
ReportMeet the candidates for Harris County JudgeCandidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I'll cut taxes, hold criminals accountable, and deliver real flood relief for taxpayers.”
Proposes a public savings review before any tax increase.
His plan also calls for a plain-English “Taxpayer Impact Statement” before major budget votes.
ReportIssues – Orlando Sanchez for Harris CountyCampaign website · orlandosanchez.com
“Require a public savings review before considering any tax increase. … Publish a plain-English Taxpayer Impact Statement before major budget votes.”
Public safety
Supports the sheriff, constables, prosecutors and courts.
He also proposes publishing public safety performance measures.
ReportIssues – Orlando Sanchez for Harris CountyCampaign website · orlandosanchez.com
“Fully support the Sheriff's Office, Constables, prosecutors, and courts.”
Education
Supports phasing Houston ISD's elected trustees back onto its board.
ReportIssues – Orlando Sanchez for Harris CountyCampaign website · orlandosanchez.com
“Houston ISD's elected Trustees should begin rotating back onto the Board in a structured, responsible manner”
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to finish voter-funded flood-control projects.
He proposes an independent review of flood projects, public deadlines and regional coordination with neighboring counties.
ReportIssues – Orlando Sanchez for Harris CountyCampaign website · orlandosanchez.com
“Orlando Sanchez will focus on completing promised flood-control projects, protecting taxpayer investments, and working with neighboring counties”
Health & human services
Pledges to prioritize protecting domestic violence victims.
ReportIssues – Orlando Sanchez for Harris CountyCampaign website · orlandosanchez.com
“I will make protecting victims of domestic violence a top priority by demanding accountability, expanding effective resources”
Government & transparency
Proposes sunset reviews and measurable results for new programs.
ReportIssues – Orlando Sanchez for Harris CountyCampaign website · orlandosanchez.com
“Require every new program to identify funding, measurable results, and a sunset review.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Orlando Sanchez on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Official sample ballot (all contests), November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections, Harris County
Election filing · Harris County Clerk's Office (harrisvotes.com) · hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net
- About – Orlando Sanchez for Harris County
Campaign website · orlandosanchez.com
- Meet the candidates for Harris County Judge
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
- Issues – Orlando Sanchez for Harris County
Campaign website · orlandosanchez.com
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