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State Representative, District 43
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J.M. LozanoOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

J.M. Lozano

Candidate for State Representative, District 43

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

State representative for District 43 and chair of the House Urban Affairs Committee. A small-business owner.

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Photo: Official portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Authored bill defining homestead for disabled veteran exemption.In office

    HB 4647 (2025 regular session); last action 04/03/2025 (House): Referred to Ways & Means.

    HB 4647, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the definition of "residence homestead" for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran”
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Public safety

  • Authored bill on rural sheriff and constable salary grants.In office

    HB 2951 (2025 regular session); last action 03/20/2025 (House): Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker.

    HB 2951, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs.”
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Education

  • Authored bill adjusting school funding for certain property value losses.In office

    HB 2122 (2025 regular session); last action 03/14/2025 (House): Referred to Public Education.

    HB 2122, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value”
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Economy & jobs

  • Authored bill on eligibility for Lone Star Workforce grants.In office

    HB 1702 (2025 regular session); last action 03/14/2025 (House): Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker. Joint authors: Morales, Eddie.

    HB 1702, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to eligibility for the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund grant program.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Authored bill funding border roads for commercial vehicle monitoring.In office

    HB 3080 (2025 regular session); last action 04/14/2025 (House): Left pending in subcommittee.

    HB 3080, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to funding for roadways and transportation facilities that enable monitoring of commercial motor vehicles in the border region.”
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