Meet Judge Dolores Lozano
Dolores Lozano is a proud product of East Harris County, raised in a family deeply rooted in public service. Born and raised on Oak Vista in Reveille Park Place, she grew up watching her mother, Lillian Lozano, serve as a police officer since the 1980s and her father, Jose Lozano, work as a longtime union member with Local 551. As the eldest of three girls, Dolores was shaped by her parents’ commitment to serving and protecting their community—instilling in her the values of hard work, faith, and service.
Determined to build a better future for herself and those around her, Dolores earned a scholarship to Baylor University in Waco. There, she became the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders while working multiple jobs to pay her way.
Following college, Dolores dedicated herself to helping children in underserved communities overcome learning challenges as a speech therapist. She later expanded her impact through sports and entertainment, helping to plan major events like Super Bowl LI, NCAA Final Four, NBA All-Star Games, and TEDxHouston, always centering the community in her work.
She went on to lead civic engagement efforts that have empowered thousands of young people. At KIPP Voyage Academy for Girls, she developed and led the Young Ladies’ Leadership Conference, reducing costs by 25% and building long-lasting community partnerships. Her work advancing equity and education led her to help launch Impact Hub Houston, a globally connected nonprofit solving real-world challenges—starting here in Houston.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dolores joined local, state and national relief task forces through her work at BakerRipley, helping direct emergency funding where it was needed most. As a small business owner, she supported nonprofits and entrepreneurs nationwide—helping secure over $500,000 in COVID relief funds and growing their community impact.
Dolores continues to serve her community beyond the bench. She sits on the KIPP Texas Board of Directors, and has been selected for numerous leadership fellowships, including the Aspen Ideas Festival, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Latinos for Education, HTXelerator, Colorwave, and New Leaders Council.
In her spare time, Dolores volunteers with community organizations including the Houston Food Bank, Child Advocates, Casa de Esperanza, AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse), and the Houston Area Women’s Center. She has also been a proud member of the Junior League of Houston for over five years. Her journey—from speech therapist to public servant—has been defined by one unwavering mission: protecting the most vulnerable and opening doors of opportunity with courage and compassion.
In 2022, Dolores decided to turn her passion into action by running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2. The community responded—electing her as the first woman, first minority, and first Mexican-American to hold the seat. She was formally sworn in by U.S. Congressman Al Green and hit the ground running from day one.
As Justice of the Peace, Judge Lozano has remained the same humble, hardworking neighbor the community knows and loves. She brings her genuine compassion to the bench every day. Whether she’s presiding over a case, officiating a wedding, hosting a food distribution, leading a Back-to-School Drive, or helping families through Free Will & Estate Planning Clinics, Dolores never forgets where she came from. She lives right here in our precinct and is dedicated to making East Harris County a place where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and a friendly smile.
Dolores is married to Kory Haywood and they just welcomed their first child, Xavi Haywood.
