Ray currently resides in San Antonio. He is married to Evelyn and they have four children. 

Ray owns a small business. He previously worked as a communications executive at AT&T. 

Ray Lopez is currently serving as State Representative for State House District 125. He previously served on the San Antonio City Council for four terms and was elected to the North Side Independent School District’s Board of Trustees.

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Supports HB 475, which exempts the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in duty from ad valorem taxation.

Supports House Bill (HB) 475, which exempts the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in action from ad valorem taxation.

Sponsored HB 580, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested dogs.

Sponsored HB 580, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by dogs.

Supports HB 457, which provides a tax exemption for county residents who provide free health care to indigent or Medicaid recipients.

Supports HB 4151, which requires tax officials to take specific actions before collecting delinquent property taxes on the homes of elderly or disabled individuals.

Supports HB 1129, which addresses false, misleading, or deceptive advertising in reverse mortgage loan agreements.

Supports evaluating the housing needs of LGBTQ+ senior citizens.

Supports HB 1800, which establishes a pilot program to address financial exploitation of elderly persons.

Supports HB 875, which prohibits housing discrimination based on age or certain housing needs.

Believes VIA Metropolitan Transit has not received adequate funding to grow, modernize, and prosper.

Believes state lawmakers should adopt a comprehensive strategy using a "housing first" policy to address homelessness.

Supports HB 2617, which addresses the rights of residential tenants and the duties of landlords concerning security deposits.

- Supports House Bill (HB) 475, which exempts the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in action from ad valorem taxation.
- Sponsored HB 580, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by dogs.
- Supports HB 457, which provides a tax exemption for county residents who provide free health care to indigent or Medicaid recipients.
- Supports HB 4151, which requires tax officials to take specific actions before collecting delinquent property taxes on the homes of elderly or disabled individuals.
- Supports HB 1129, which addresses false, misleading, or deceptive advertising in reverse mortgage loan agreements.
- Supports evaluating the housing needs of LGBTQ+ senior citizens.
- Supports HB 1800, which establishes a pilot program to address financial exploitation of elderly persons.
- Supports HB 875, which prohibits housing discrimination based on age or certain housing needs.
- Believes VIA Metropolitan Transit has not received adequate funding to grow, modernize, and prosper.
- Believes state lawmakers should adopt a comprehensive strategy using a "housing first" policy to address homelessness.
- Supports HB 2617, which addresses the rights of residential tenants and the duties of landlords concerning security deposits.

Economy

Supports House Bill (HB) 565, which mandates training on trauma-informed care for judges and attorneys.

Supports HB 565, which mandates training on trauma-informed care for judges and attorneys.

Supports providing pro bono legal services to veterans and active-duty service members.

Believes in regulating speed limits to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.

- Supports HB 565, which mandates training on trauma-informed care for judges and attorneys.
- Supports providing pro bono legal services to veterans and active-duty service members.
- Believes in regulating speed limits to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.

Public Safety

Believes healthcare should include accessible mental health services, addiction treatments, financial assistance, professional mentorships, and sustainable housing.

Supports HB 1019, which simplifies certification and recertification for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

- Believes healthcare should include accessible mental health services, addiction treatments, financial assistance, professional mentorships, and sustainable housing.
- Supports HB 1019, which simplifies certification and recertification for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Healthcare

Supports trauma-informed care training for employees working with children in foster care.

Supports HB 582, which exempts tuition and laboratory fees at public higher education institutions for certain paramedics.

Supports developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce.

Supports early childhood education and paved the way for PreK-4-SA campuses in San Antonio.

Advocated for early childhood education campuses in San Antonio.

- Supports trauma-informed care training for employees working with children in foster care.
- Supports HB 582, which exempts tuition and laboratory fees at public higher education institutions for certain paramedics.
- Supports developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce.
- Advocated for early childhood education campuses in San Antonio.

Education

Supports HB 2898, which requires notice after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.

Supports House Bill (HB) 355, which provides notice to state representatives and senators of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Supports HB 355, which provides notice to state representatives and senators of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Supports House Bill (HB) 1801, which regulates water withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer to supply military installations.

Supports HB 1801, which regulates water withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer to supply military installations.

Supports House Bill (HB) 739, which provides energy industry career training for veterans.

Supports HB 739, which provides energy industry career training for veterans.

- Supports HB 2898, which requires notice after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
- Supports HB 355, which provides notice to state representatives and senators of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Supports HB 1801, which regulates water withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer to supply military installations.
- Supports HB 739, which provides energy industry career training for veterans.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 7, 2024, Ray Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports HB 555, which relates to highway maintenance or construction vehicles and certain service vehicles.

Supports HB 554, which relates to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle.

Sponsored House Bill (HB) 874, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested dogs.

- Supports HB 475, which exempts the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in duty from ad valorem taxation.
- Sponsored HB 580, which requires a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by dogs.
- Supports HB 457, which provides a tax exemption for county residents who provide free health care to indigent or Medicaid recipients.
- Believes in regulating speed limits to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.
- Supports HB 4151, which requires tax officials to take specific actions before collecting delinquent property taxes on the homes of elderly or disabled individuals.
- Supports HB 1129, which addresses false, misleading, or deceptive advertising in reverse mortgage loan agreements.
- Supports evaluating the housing needs of LGBTQ+ senior citizens.
- Supports HB 1800, which establishes a pilot program to address financial exploitation of elderly persons.
- Supports HB 875, which prohibits housing discrimination based on age or certain housing needs.
- Believes VIA Metropolitan Transit has not received adequate funding to grow, modernize, and prosper.
- Believes state lawmakers should adopt a comprehensive strategy using a "housing first" policy to address homelessness.
- Supports HB 2617, which addresses the rights of residential tenants and the duties of landlords concerning security deposits.

Believes the gun control debate continues with local leaders and teachers.

Supports requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.

Opposes HB 3174, which allows hiring peace officers with a history of marijuana use.

Opposes using credit history in hiring policies for peace officers.

Supports HB 474, which creates the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.

Supports HB 1443, which trains county jailers on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.

Supports HB 2739, which provides information on child-care services available to veterans and their families.

Supports honoring Marcelino Serna with the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Supports House Bill (HB) 1442, which mandates training for peace officers on trauma-affected veterans.

- Supports House Bill (HB) 565, which mandates training on trauma-informed care for judges and attorneys.
- Supports House Bill (HB) 739, which provides energy industry career training for veterans.
- Supports providing pro bono legal services to veterans and active-duty service members.

Supports HB 2636, which relates to health benefit plan coverage of at-home diagnostic medical devices.

Supports HB 843, which provides health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.

Supports telemedicine for medical examinations under the workers' compensation system.

Supports HB 2365, which relates to the participation and reimbursement of certain military medical treatment facilities and affiliated health care providers under Medicaid.

Provides COVID-19 resources on his official website.

Supports HB 1613, which sets a deadline for certain public school teachers and principals to attend a teacher literacy achievement academy.

Supports studying the cost of providing quality child care in comparison to family income.

Supports funding state higher education institutions and programs for veterans.

As Board President, he advocated for public education.

Inducted into the Harlandale Independent School District Hall of Fame for lifelong work in education and community service.

Supports quality education in House District 125, which includes three school districts and two universities.

Supports House Bill (HB) 2899, which creates a task force to enhance electric service reliability.

Supports House Bill (HB) 2994, which relates to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.

Supports HB 751, which relates to the purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision.

Supports HB 3639, which requires notice to customers or tenants after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.

Supports House Bill (HB) 3176, which relates to improvements made to land that is subject to flooding.

- Supports HB 2898, which requires notice after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
- Supports House Bill (HB) 355, which provides notice to state representatives and senators of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Supports House Bill (HB) 1801, which regulates water withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer to supply military installations.

Believes in upholding democratic principles and has a track record of assisting and educating voters in House District 125.

Ray Lopez is married to his high school sweetheart Evelyn, and they have four adult children and 14 grandchildren. He currently resides in San Antonio, Texas.

Ray Lopez worked for over 35 years as a Communications Executive at AT&T. After retiring from AT&T, he opened his own small business.

Ray Lopez is currently serving as a member of the Texas Legislature, representing House District 125. He has previously served on the San Antonio City Council for four consecutive terms and was elected to the North Side Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. He is currently serving on the Defense and Veteran’s Affairs and County Committees.

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