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J.M. Lozano
Candidate for State House
NON
CHALLENGER
Biography
J.M. Lozano is the State Representative for Texas House District 43, which includes Bee, Calhoun, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties. A small business owner, he was raised in Premont, Texas, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts from University of Incarnate Word. Lozano, who changed his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican in 2012, currently chairs the House Committee on Urban Affairs and has been recognized for his work on various issues including jobs training, border security, and student achievement.
Top Priorities
- Securing the Border
- Job Creation
- Property Tax Relief
Key Voting Record
HB12 (Medicaid Services for Post-Pregnancy Women) Nay
This bill concerned the duration of services provided under Medicaid to women following a pregnancy.
CSHB 118 (Prostate Cancer Test Coverage) Nay
This bill, relating to health benefit plan coverage for prostate cancer tests, was passed to engrossment.
Amendment No. 7 to HB100 (Public Education and School Finance) Yea
This amendment, which would have impacted public education and school finance, failed of adoption.