Representative Lozano Committed to Growing Manufacturing in Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) political action committee, the Manufacturers PAC of Texas (MPACT), today announced its endorsement of incumbent State Representative J.M. Lozano (R-Kingsville) for re-election in 2012.

“Manufacturing is a driving engine of the Texas economy and we proudly support candidates who consistently work to keep manufacturing in Texas strong,” said Warren Mayberry, chairman of MPACT. “Representative Lozano has been tireless in his efforts to advance a strong manufacturing climate in Texas and he’s the right choice for his district.”

For a complete list of the Texas Association of Manufacturers’ policy principles, please visit http://www.manufacturetexas.org/TAM_principles.

TEXPAC, the political advocacy arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), today announced its endorsement of Representative J.M. Lozano for re-election to the Texas House, District 43.

“TEXPAC is enthusiastically supporting Representative Lozano’s re-election campaign. As the son of a doctor, J.M. understands the needs of the medical community and small business owners. We look forward to continuing our work with J.M. to improve health care access, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency in Texas,” said Joe Todd, MD, chair of the TEXPAC Board of Directors.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of doctors along the Coastal Bend and throughout the state who keep our communities healthy and provide employment to thousands of Texans,” Lozano said. “Growing up in a family of medical professionals, I have a great respect for physicians and will continue to support their efforts on behalf of patients.”

Other recent endorsements garnered by the Lozano campaign include Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Texas Association of Realtors, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

TEXPAC speaks on behalf of nearly 45,000 Texas physicians and medial students, and nearly 8,000 alliance members. Organized in 1962, TEXPAC is one of the oldest political action committees in Texas. TEXPAC also is one of the largest bipartisan PACs in the state and ranks first in size among other state medical association PACs.

Representative Lozano is serving his first term as State Representative for House District 43. He is the successful business owner of three Wingstop restaurants and is active in the Kingsville Economic Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and Lions Club. J.M. and his wife Abby are the proud parents of three young children.

Texas’ most influential association pledges its support

The Texas Association of Realtors today announced its decision to endorse J.M. Lozano in his election to the Texas House to represent District 43. Making the statement last week, Chairman Joe Stewart applauded Lozano’s commitment to Texas homeowners.

“The next legislative session will be filled with difficult decisions,” said Stewart. “That’s why we need lawmakers like Lozano who understand the critical role homeowners play in keeping our state prosperous, which is why we’ve pledged our full support.”

Texas is leading the nation’s economic recovery, due in large part to its strong real estate market. To maintain that momentum, Texas’ lawmakers must understand homeowners’ concerns and act to bolster homeownership in the state and supporting those efforts is the association’s top priority this election season. As a member of the Texas House since 2011, J.M. Lozano has been involved in the political process at all levels, promoting policies and supporting initiatives in the best interests of property rights and homeownership throughout the state.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of the Texas Association of Realtors,” Lozano said. “As small business owners, Texas Realtors make the dream of homeownership more affordable for all Texans and I will strive to help support this important goal.”

As one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the state, the Texas Association of Realtors expects to be a considerable grassroots force for J.M. Lozano.

Texas Realtors have championed a number of legislative issues enhancing the lives of Texans, such as urging reforms to the property appraisal system in 2011 and 2009, preventing a tax of $600 or more on the personal vehicles of independent Texans in 2007 and advocating for billions in property tax reductions in 2005. To learn more about Texas Realtors’ legislative advocacy on behalf of its members and homeowners, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS® With approximately 80,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.