State Representative Ray Lopez

We are honored to share the inspiring voices and leaders who will help make this year’s Illuminate: Pride. Power. Possibility. Luncheon unforgettable.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Magnolia Gardens on Main
Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/PrideAwards_SATX?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_d3bbysmoxn

Keynote Speaker
Natalie Gamez, J.D., Community Leader & Advocate

2026 Pride Awards Honorees
✨ Chamber Champion of the Year: Community First Health Plans
✨ Chamber Ally of the Year: State Representative Ray Lopez
✨ Visibility in Leadership Award: Justin Holley, Executive Director of Thrive Youth Center

Join us as we celebrate leadership, impact, and the people shaping a more inclusive and connected San Antonio during Out in San Antonio Week.

Today, the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs is meeting at the Capitol to hear directly from law enforcement leaders, school safety officials, mental health professionals, and public safety partners from across Texas.

Our work includes reviewing the implementation of House Bill 33, part of the Legislature’s response to the tragedy in Uvalde, and examining the needs, challenges, and gaps facing law enforcement officers and public safety agencies across our state.

I am proud to serve as Vice Chairman of this committee and as one of only two Democrats at the table. I do not take that responsibility lightly. Our communities deserve thoughtful leadership, honest oversight, and a state government willing to put resources where they are needed most.

I’ve attached the agenda below and you can watch live here: https://house.texas.gov/videos

Join us this evening for a legislative town hall on veteran and military issues. This is your chance to hear the latest policies your state leaders have been working on and we will also have breakout groups for you to submit your policy ideas on homelessness, su***de, veteran services and more.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with gratitude for the vibrant culture and traditions that bring our community together.

Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful day!

Happy Cinco De Mayo!🎉🇲🇽🇺🇸

From our family to yours, Happy Easter, District 125. May your day be filled with joy, renewal, and meaningful moments with loved ones.🐰☀️🤍🐣

This is the statement of the TDP Chairman Kendall Scudder regarding the public hearing requested by State Representative Ray Lopez concerning the death of an American citizen on South Padre Island almost a year ago.

A grand jury determined there was insufficient probable cause to move forward with criminal charges against a federal immigration agent who shot a 23-year-old San Antonio man last March. 👇 Full story at the link in the comments.

"When anyone in authority in any level of policing, federal, state, or local, decides to take the most drastic measure and that's ending someone's life, you need to be sure that you're doing it as a last resort," Lopez told CBS News in an interview Saturday. "I don't feel that the information that I've read implies to me that it was a last resort and I want to get to the bottom of it." - Rep. Ray Lopez

Records show ICE agent fatally shot U.S. citizen nearly a year ago in Texas, as lawmaker seeks public hearing Ruben Ray Martinez was fatally shot in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. ICE's involvement in the shooting was not disclosed until more than 11 months after the shooting.

55 years of marriage, countless memories, and a lifetime of love. She has stood by me through every chapter of life as my partner, a devoted mother, and my greatest supporter. I am blessed beyond words to walk this journey beside her. Happy Anniversary❤️