José Manuel Lozano
J. M. Lozano | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tara Rios Ybarra |
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| Born | José Manuel Lozano Gorena May 23, 1980 Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican-American |
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| Spouse | Avelina "Abby" Rodriguez Lozano |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Kingsville, Texas, U.S. |
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José Manuel Lozano Gorena (born May 23, 1980), known as J. M. Lozano, is a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 43rd district, which consists of the counties of Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, and San Patricio. He serves as chairman of the House Committee on Redistricting and vice-chair of the Committee on International Trade. A restaurateur, Lozano lives in Kingsville in Kleberg County with his wife, Avelina, and their three children. First elected to office as a Democratic politician, he switched parties in 2012 and is now a Republican. He owns Wingstop franchises in Alice, Calallen, Kingsville, and Portland.