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State Representative, District 37
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Janie LopezOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Janie Lopez

Candidate for State Representative, District 37

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

State representative for District 37 since her election in November 2022. Holds a master's degree in mental health.

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Photo: Official portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Authored bill on homestead exemptions for disabled veterans.In office

    HB 1932 (2025 regular session); last action 03/14/2025 (House): Referred to Ways & Means. Joint authors: Kitzman, Garcia, Josey, Morales Shaw, Pierson.

    HB 1932, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.”
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Public safety

  • Authored bill creating transnational repression criminal offenses.In office

    HB 133 (2025 regular session); last action 05/08/2025 (House): Laid on the table subject to call. Joint authors: Bonnen, Hefner, Guillen.

    HB 133, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational”
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Education

  • Authored bill on school athletics based on biological sex.In office

    HB 1123 (2025 regular session); last action 03/07/2025 (House): Referred to Public Education. Joint authors: Leo Wilson.

    HB 1123, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to interscholastic athletic competition based on biological sex, requirements for physical examinations and genetic testing in interscholastic athletics, and the adoption of rules by”
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Housing

  • Authored bill on home loans for mental health professionals.In office

    HB 1129 (2025 regular session); last action 03/07/2025 (House): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs. Joint authors: Cunningham, Romero, Rosenthal, Bell, Cecil.

    HB 1129, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the eligibility of mental health professionals for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Authored bill creating Northern Cameron and Willacy County Water Authority.In office

    HB 5375 (2025 regular session); last action 04/07/2025 (House): Referred to Natural Resources.

    HB 5375, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to creating the Northern Cameron and Willacy County Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Janie Lopez on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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