About this office
Your State Representative is one of 150 people who write Texas law, and yours is elected to represent your area of Hays County. Every two years they decide how much money your kids' school gets, whether your property tax bill goes up or down, and whether Texas takes federal money for health care or turns it away. Big decisions, made by a small group — and one seat is yours to fill.
Candidates
Jeffrey JacksonJeffrey Jackson is the Democratic nominee challenging longtime incumbent J.M. Lozano for this South Texas coastal-bend seat.
About Jeffrey
Jackson has kept a very low public profile so far, with no campaign website, social media presence, or issue platform found as of July 2026.
J.M. LozanoJ.M. Lozano, a Kingsville restaurateur, has represented District 43 since 2011 and currently chairs the House Urban Affairs Committee.
About J.M.
Lozano switched parties from Democrat to Republican in 2012 and represents the Bee, Calhoun, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Refugio, and San Patricio county area.