Owner, Vertex Concrete

Marcus Cardenas, 39, is a Southside San Antonio native who owns a concrete company¹. His campaign site says he built Vertex Concrete, which has served District 19 for more than a decade². He faces Democratic incumbent Roland Gutierrez on Nov. 3, 2026³.

Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says he opposes any effort to defund the police, will work to strengthen penalties for violent criminals and wants police to have the resources they need. (2026) source
• Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can riselow

  Questionnaire answer · low confidence

  • In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he said he wants to explore lowering the age for certain property tax exemptions from 65 to 55 and to grow the economy and tax base so the state relies less on property taxes. (2026) source
• School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he said education savings accounts should be implemented with strong transparency and accountability, with clear standards, financial oversight and regular reviews. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.