Janie Lopez Explained

Janie Lopez
Party:Republican
Residence:San Benito, Texas, U.S.
State House:Texas
State:Texas
District:37th
Predecessor2:Alex Dominguez
Termstart2:January 10, 2023

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Texas House of Representatives. Texas House of. Representatives. www.house.texas.gov. https://web.archive.org/web/20230216135936/https://house.texas.gov/. February 16, 2023. live. February 17, 2023.
  2. Web site: Meet Janie. Janie Lopez. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110160005/https://www.janielopez.com/meet-janie. November 10, 2022. live. February 17, 2023.
  3. Web site: Republicans narrowly increase their majorities in Texas Legislature. Zach Despart and James. Barragán. November 9, 2022. The Texas Tribune. https://web.archive.org/web/20221223103247/https://www.texastribune.org/2022/11/09/texas-legislature-2022-election-results/. December 23, 2022. live. February 17, 2023.
  4. News: LIST: See which power positions Texas representatives landed this session . https://web.archive.org/web/20230210190230/https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/list-see-which-power-positions-texas-representatives-landed-this-session/ . February 10, 2023 . live . February 17, 2023 .
  5. Web site: Janie Lopez Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits. Donna. Velasco. February 11, 2022.

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