 Elizondo has served in both houses of the Mexican Congress; from 1988 to 1991 and from 1994 to 1997 he served in the lower house, then from 1997 to 2000 he served in the Senate of Mexico during the LVII Legislature.President Vicente Fox designated Elizondo first as presidential spokesperson and then, in 2003 as Secretary of Tourism.Mexican President elect Felipe Calderón has re-designated Elizondo as Secretary of Tourism for his Administration.