Ramon Romero Jr.
Ramon Romero Jr. | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lon Burnam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1973 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tarrant County College |
| Occupation | Business owner |
| Signature | |
| Website | www.ramonromerojr.com |
Ramon Romero Jr. is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2015.[1] He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2014 to represent District 90, located entirely within the city limits of Fort Worth.[2]
Biography
Ramon Romero Jr. was born and raised in east Fort Worth. In his early twenties, he founded and continues to own A-Fast Tile & Coping, and has since become the owner of Stone Mason Supply. In the early 2000s, he was appointed to the Fort Worth Zoning Commission and chaired the Planning Commission.[2]
Texas House of Representatives
In the 2014 Democratic primary election, Romero defeated long-time Democratic Representative Lon Burnam.[3] He made history by becoming the first Latino Representative to represent Tarrant County.[2]
Elected in 2024, Romero serves as Chair of the Texas House's Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC). MALC is the oldest and largest Latino legislative caucus in the United States.[4]
During the 89th Legislative First Called Special Session in August 2025, Romero was one of the members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus that broke quorum, delaying the mid-decade Congressional redistricting plan proposed by Texas Republicans at the request of President Donald Trump.[5]
Romero fasted for three days in April 2017 in opposition to Texas Senate Bill 4.[6] In 2021, he tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms.[7]
Legislative Committees
Romero is currently serving as a member of the following committees:[8]
- Licensing & Administrative Procedures, Member
- Natural Resources, Member
- Calendars, Member
Election History[9]
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ramon Romero Jr. | 2,594 | 51.08 | 0.00 | |
| Democratic | Lon Burnam | 2,484 | 48.92 | 0.0 | |
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ramon Romero Jr. | 20,925 | 100 | 0.00 | |
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ramon Romero Jr. | 20,728 | 100 | 0.00 | |
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ramon Romero Jr. | 2,594 | 72.4 | −27.6 | |
| Republican | Elva Camacho | 9,656 | 27.6 | 0.0 | |
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ramon Romero Jr. | 5,399 | 100 | 0.00 | |
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ramon Romero Jr. | 35,674 | 100 | 0.00 | |
References
- ^ Fernandez, Manny (October 23, 2016). "No Easy Mold to Fill to Become a Latino Texas Politician". New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ a b c Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Tinsley, Anna M. (April 6, 2014). "The battle over House District 90 continues". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ "MEMBERS - Mexican American Legislative Caucus". malc.org. June 16, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Report, David Montgomery | Fort Worth (August 4, 2025). "Tarrant County Dems among Texas House lawmakers breaking quorum to thwart redistricting". KERA News. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Tinsley, Anna M. (April 26, 2017). "Fort Worth lawmaker is fasting in opposition to upcoming sanctuary cities debate". Fort Worth Star Telegram. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Dearman, Eleanor (July 23, 2021). "Fort Worth lawmaker among Texas Democrats in Washington with COVID". Fort Worth Star Telegram. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ "Ramon Romero Jr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
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