Background
Ortiz, Solomon P. was born on June 3, 1937 in Robstown, Texas, United States.
Ortiz, Solomon P. was born on June 3, 1937 in Robstown, Texas, United States.
Student, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas certified, Institute Applied Science, Chicago student, National Sheriff's Training Institute, Los Angeles.
Constable, Neuces County, Texas, 1965-1968; commissioner, Neuces County, Texas, 1969-1976; sheriff, Neuces County, Texas, 1977-1982; member, 98th-106th Congresses from 27th Texas district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1983; ranking member house committee military installations & facilities, 98th-105th Congresses from 27th Texas district. Member subcommittee for resources committee: fisheries, wildlife & oceans, energy & mineral resources.
Served with United States Army, 1960-1962. Member National Sheriff's Association, Sheriff's Association Texas.
Children: Yvette, Solomon P.