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J.M. Lozano

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J.M. Lozano is a Republican candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 43 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Background

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Lozano was raised in Premont, Texas, where he attended public schools. Upon his graduation from Premont High, Lozano attended the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a bachelor's degree in government. While at UT, Lozano was a member of the University of Texas Mock Trial Team, the Student Association, and the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Lozano interned in state Sen. Truan's office while a student at UT.

After graduating from UT in 2003, Lozano moved to McAllen, Texas, to begin work in the office of U.S. Congressman Ruben Hinojosa. While living in McAllen, Lozano met his wife-to-be: Avelina "Abby" Rodriguez. After they married, the couple moved to San Antonio where both pursued and received their master's degrees. Lozano received his master's in business administration from the University of Incarnate Word.

Entering the business world, Lozano began with one Wingstop Restaurant in Kingsville, where he and his family live. He then expanded into a second operation in Alice.

Graduate:
University of the Incarnate Word
Bachelor's:
University of Texas, Austin
High school:
Premont High School

Campaign themes

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Lozano's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Creating Jobs

Excerpt: "Representative Lozano has built, owned and operated successful restaurants throughout our community. He knows first-hand what it takes to build a business and keep people working and out of the unemployment line. Since we elected him to serve us in the State House of Representatives, Texas has ranked #1 in job creation for the nation."

Energy Independence

Excerpt: "Barack Obama and Washington, D.C. liberals view the oil and gas industry as the enemy. But for us, it's our livelihood. It's the way we provide for our families."

Voter ID

Excerpt: "Representative Lozano authored and fought for a bill that would require a photo on every voter registration card. That's how you fight voter fraud. (Source: Rep. Lozano, 82(R), HFA-CSSB14-Voter Registration Certificate Must Include Photo)."

Protect Small Business

Excerpt: "He knows that small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy - both as a small business owner and a representative consistently voting to protect small businesses from over-regulation and higher taxation. That's why he voted to extend a tax cut for 40,000 small businesses."

100% Pro-Life

Excerpt: "Representative Lozano is fervently pro-life and earned the endorsement of the Texas Alliance for Life in recognition of his consistent, pro-life record. To him, there is nothing more important than family and faith."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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J.M. Lozano — Texas House of Representatives District 43 candidate, 2026 | True Vote