Republican Lorne Liechty files as candidate for Texas House District 33

Liechty Campaign Enjoys Surge In Key Endorsements From Across The District

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 29, 2015) Republican Lorne Liechty, a longtime conservative leader and the current Mayor of Heath, has officially filed as a candidate for State Representative to represent the citizens of Texas State House District 33, which includes Rockwall County and parts of Collin County. Current Representative Scott Turner is not seeking reelection.

Since Liechty announced his intent to run for Texas House earlier this summer, he is the only candidate to receive a broad range of support from elected officials and influential conservatives from the across the district. His growing endorsement list of district wide leaders includes 10 current and former Mayors, a former County Judge, a County Commissioner, and numerous current and former City Councilmembers and School Board Trustees.

Last week the Liechty campaign announced the support of the Concerned Women For America Legislative Action Committee. This is the highest profile conservative endorsement for any candidate in the race so far. He also has received the support from the Texas Bankers Association.

“Over the past month we have enjoyed an encouraging surge of key endorsements from elected officials, committed conservatives and business leaders,” said Lorne Liechty. “I will honor their support by protecting our personal and religious liberties from an intrusive federal government. We must never waver in our support of the conservative principles that have allowed Texas to prosper — that means low taxes, efficient government and personal freedom.”

Liechty has lived in Heath since 1986 and has served in many areas of public life. From 2004 to 2012, Liechty served as a member of the Heath City Council, serving as Mayor Pro Tem during the last two years of that tenure. In 2012, Liechty was elected to serve as Mayor, where he successfully pushed to improve roads and other city services, grow the economy, attract desirable commercial development and expand high-quality, low-density residential development.

In addition to his service on the Heath City Council, Liechty is a past Chairman of the Heath Park Board, and he serves on the Board of Directors of Rockwall County Helping Hands, a non-profit organization that provides medical care, food, and direct financial assistance to families in need.

This successful program has helped thousands of residents improve their health and financial situation instead of relying on intrusive government involvement.

Liechty has been married to Mary Scott Liechty for 36 years, and they have four children and six grandchildren. Lorne and Mary attend Lakeshore Community Church, where Lorne served as an Elder for twelve years, has served as chairman of a Capital Stewardship Campaign, and taught several Sunday School classes. Lorne and Mary have also led multiple mission trips to Nicaragua.

Liechty graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, and from The University of Notre Dame with a Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, and a Master of Business Administration degree, With Highest Honors. He was licensed as an attorney in 1981, and is a Founding Partner with the law firm of Liechty & McGinnis, LLP, where his practice is focused in the area of commercial real estate transactions.

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