Mark S. Homer
Mark Homer is the State Representative for District 3, which includes the counties of Lamar, Delta,
Hopkins, Franklin, Titus and Red River.
Rep. Homer was raised in Paris, Texas and graduated from Paris High School. He then went on to graduate from Texas A&M University with a degree in Animal Science.
After working for a while as a meat buyer for Safeway, Mark returned to Texas and received his MBA
from Angelo State University.
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Representative Homer is partners in the family business with his father Frank, who opened the first Texas Sonic Drive-In during the early 1960's,
and his brother-in-law Eddie Clement. They own 18 Sonic Drive-Ins in Texas and Florida
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Mark is the proud father of three children: Hanna (10), Harrison (8) and Hayden (7).
He and his family are long time members of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Paris.
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Representative Homer was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in November of 1998,
and took office on January 12, 1999. He currently serves as Chair of the Culture,
Recreation and Tourism Committee as well as a member of the Land and Resource Management Committee.
In addition to his Legislative committees, Rep. Homer is vice-chair of the Rural Caucus,
director of the Texas Legislative Sportsman Caucus, and a member of the Texas Legislative Tourism Caucus.
As an active member in his hometown community, Representative Homer serves on the Board of Directors for the Red River Valley Boys & Girls Club, the Denver Pyle Children's
Charities, and is a member of the Liberty National Bank Board of Directors in Paris. He was formally a mentor in the Paris Independent School
District, served on the Board and as Secretary of the Lamar County A&M Scholarship Foundation, and on the Board of the
Lamar County Crime Stoppers.
Recent Awards/Recognitions
2000
 Texas Association of Community Schools Distinguished Award - For Services Rendered to Students in the Community of Texas, Honorary Life Member
Texas Rural Education Association Award - For His Support of Small Rural Schools, Communities and Children in Texas
Region VIII Administrators and Northeast Texas School Boards Association Award - In Appreciation For His Continuing Support to Education and the School Children of Texas
2003
Texas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame
Texas Economic Development Council Legislator of the Year
Texas Association of School Administrators Award - For his service to the school children of Texas
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Lone Star Award
2004
Marvin Gibbs Award - In Recognition of His Outstanding Accomplishments as a Leader in the Economic Growth of Northeast Texas
2005
Career and Technology Education Award
Honorary Member of Texas Rural Education - For His Many Contributions to Rural Education in Texas
Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus Award
2006
Became a Paul Harris Fellow
Recipient of the Texas Rural Education Association Award for His Support of Small Rural Schools, Communities and Children in Texas
Honored by the Association of Texas Professional Educators with the ATPE Freedom to Teach Award
2007
Received the Texas State Teachers Association 2007 Frank J. Tejeda Award in recognition of his significant contributions in the field of education in Texas on behalf of public school children and educational employees
2007 Angelo State Distinguished Alumni
Honored Guest Speaker for the Wells Fargo Business Symposium at Angelo State University
2008
Champion of Rural Health Care Award for his commitment and dedication to protecting Texas patients.
2009
NeTseO Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award.
Texas Watch's Legislative Honor Roll for his commitment to the needs of Texas families,
consumers, policyholders, and small business owners during the 81st Legislative Session
Texas Deer Association "Outstanding Legislator" Award recognizing his leadership on behalf of issues of keen interest to TDA, its members and the industry it represents
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