Janie Lopez

Janie Lopez
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 37th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2023
Preceded by	Alex Dominguez
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	San Benito, Texas, U.S.

Janie Lopez is an American politician who is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 37th district. Her district comprises Willacy County and parts of Cameron County.[1] Prior to her election to the house in 2022, Lopez served as a trustee of the San Benito school board.[2] Lopez is the first Latina Republican to represent the Rio Grande Valley in the House.[3]

Tenure

Lopez serves on the Environmental Regulation Committee and the Juvenile Justice & Family Issue Committee.[4]

Elections

In 2022, Lopez defeated Democrat Luis Villareal Jr. in a competitive race flipping the seat.[3]

Political positions

Term limits

Lopez supports term limits for members of congress signing the Term Limits Convention pledge.[5]

Personal life

Lopez's parents legally immigrated to the United States from Mexico. Lopez is the middle child of seven and is the first in her family to attend and graduate from college with honorary awards. She has stated she is guided by her Christian values.[2]

References

1. Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". www.house.texas.gov. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
2. "Meet Janie". Janie Lopez. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
3. Barragán, Zach Despart and James (November 9, 2022). "Republicans narrowly increase their majorities in Texas Legislature". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
4. "LIST: See which power positions Texas representatives landed this session". Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
5. Velasco, Donna (February 11, 2022). "Janie Lopez Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits".