2026 Texas General Election

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Janie Lopez

Janie Lopez is from San Benito, Texas. She has a master 27s degree in mental health and is currently pursuing a doctorate in community care and counseling. She lives in San Benito, Texas.

Janie is a mental healthcare professional. She has also worked in food service, manufacturing, and retail. Before taking office, she served as a trustee for the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD).

Janie is currently a Texas State Representative for House District 37. She was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term.

As of July 22, 2026, Janie Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Rep. Lopez, Janie - District 37 - Texas House of Representatives

Rep. Janie Lopez Announces Re-Election for Texas House District 37

Supports simplifying regulations and encouraging entrepreneurial ventures to boost tourism.

Supports investing in modernizing infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transportation, utilities, and water projects, to create a more efficient and sustainable economy.

Supports enhancing retirement benefits and providing access to affordable housing for seniors.

Supports increasing penalties, enhancing government transparency, and enforcing accountability to uphold public trust and ensure effective use of taxpayer resources.

Economy

Supports reducing crime, investing in border security, and increasing pay for local law enforcement.

As a state representative, improved public safety by denying bail to violent offenders, requiring cooperation with immigration law, funding grants to solve violent and sexual crimes, backing law enforcement officers, and stopping foreign adversaries from buying Texas land.

As a state representative, worked to increase the number of police officers in schools.

Public Safety

Supports expanding healthcare access, lowering premiums, increasing pay for healthcare providers, and capping prescription drug costs.

Opposes abortion and plans to "crack down on abortion pill traffickers."

Healthcare

Supports increasing funding for education, providing pay raises for educators, improving classroom materials, and ensuring access to higher education and trade schools for all students.

Wants to modernize key tourist attractions and transportation systems.

Education

Energy & the Environment

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Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr.

Oziel “Ozzie” Ochoa Jr. officially announced his candidacy for Texas State Representative, District 37, in the upcoming Democratic Primary. A former Edinburg city council member, Ochoa has emphasized his experience in local government and his commitment to community issues. In a seat Democrats hope to flip, voters nominated educator Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa Jr. to face Rep. Janie Lopez, R-San Benito, in District 37 after he defeated law student Esmeralda "Esmi" Cantu-Castle in their runoff.

Ochoa announces run for State Rep. - San Benito News

Harlingen native joins District 37 race | KVEO-TV - Valley Central

Incumbent state Rep. Hubert Vo defeated in Democratic runoff

Advocates for raising the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour for Texans to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Supports reforming property taxes to provide meaningful relief for working families and homeowners.

Supports renters through fair housing practices and greater cost transparency.

Supports small-business growth through local incentives, workforce development, and support for entrepreneurs.

Commits to strengthening and protecting the agricultural community as a vital part of the Valley's economy.

Supports law enforcement with the funding, equipment, and training needed to serve and protect communities.

Advocates for strengthening partnerships between local law enforcement, schools, and community organizations to improve safety across HD-37.

Supports expanding access to mental health services through local programs, crisis response teams, and early intervention support for families.

For Candidate Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr. on Issue public-safety:  
Supports promoting prevention, rehabilitation, and community-based solutions to reduce crime and help individuals reintegrate into society.

Supports expanding access to healthcare services for families across Cameron and Willacy Counties.

Supports ensuring women and families have a voice in healthcare policies that affect their health and well-being.

Opposes voucher programs that divert public funds away from neighborhood classrooms.

Supports reducing excessive standardized testing to restore instructional time for teachers and students.

Supports fair, secular curriculum funding to ensure every child receives a high-quality education regardless of their zip code.

Supports increasing public school funding to keep pace with inflation and enhance safety, innovation, and modern learning environments.

As of July 22, 2026, Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Texas State Representative, District 37

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