Lulu Flores

Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores lives in Austin, Texas. Flores earned a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1977 and a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1980.[1] Her career experience includes working as an attorney, founding member of Hendler Flores Law, legislative director at the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, assistant director for intergovernmental affairs and alternative fuels policy at the Railroad Commission of Texas, and director of governmental relations at the State Bar of Texas.[1]

Flores volunteered as president of the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Austin Hispanic Bar Association, the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, and the State Bar Hispanic Issues Section.[1]

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Lulu Flores is a longtime champion of equality and social justice. She rose through the grassroots ranks to serve as President and CEO of the National Women’s Political Caucus, the longest serving institution committed to increasing women’s participation throughout the political process. Likewise, Lulu’s leadership can be seen at all levels, she is a longtime community volunteer, including with Planned Parenthood, YMCA Austin, and the Austin Arts Commission. Lulu has been a Lawyer for over 25 years and served as Chief of Staff to the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas House.

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Lulu Flores is an attorney and long-time, progressive community activist running to be our next State Representative for House District 51. She is a proven fighter with a track record of getting stuff done.Lulu got her start working for Irma Rangel, the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas Legislature. Irma took on the system and never forgot where she came from. And Lulu’s carried that spirit with her ever since.We deserve representatives who will push back against Republican extremism and fight for the everyday working people of Texas. Lulu Flores will be that representative.

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We can count on Lulu to stand up for a state that recognizes the autonomy of women to make decisions for themselves, protects the right to vote especially for marginalized communities, treats healthcare as a right, invests in our children’s future, and sees dignity in our fellow Texans. Lulu is endorsed by the Democratic leaders we trust, including Reps. Sheryl Cole, Gina Hinojosa, Celia Israel, and Donna Howard, because they know that we can count on her to fight for our families and our values at the Texas Capitol.