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Dolores Lozano is from Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Baylor University. Dolores lives in Harris County, Texas.

Dolores previously worked as the senior communications specialist for BakerRipley. She also worked as a personal relations and media specialist for Genesys Works, an on-air personality and contributor for Gow Media, a project manager for Turner and the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, and a speech language pathologist assistant for EHP Therapy.

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Dolores currently serves as the Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2. She was first elected in 2022 and is in her first term.

As the Harris County Justice of the Peace for four years, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

- As the Harris County Justice of the Peace for four years, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

Legal Experience

As a judge, introduced reminders, online services, and remote hearing options to increase court efficiency and reduce missed appearances.

Introduced reminders, online services, and remote hearing options to increase court efficiency and reduce missed appearances.

As a district clerk, worked with the Texas Legal Services Center to install a Free Legal Resource Kiosk, which provides residents with legal guidance and court forms.

Worked with the Texas Legal Services Center to install a free legal resource kiosk, which provides residents with legal guidance and court forms.

Supports bilingual services for English and Spanish speakers.

Supports partnering with local agencies to hold "bad actors" accountable and advocates for community-driven beautification and safety improvements.

Partners with local agencies to hold "bad actors" accountable in public nuisance cases, advocating for community-driven beautification and safety improvements.

Believes housing issues extend beyond eviction, addressing substandard conditions, absentee landlords, and code violations by using court tools to enforce compliance and protect homeowners and renters in Precinct 2.

Uses court to fix housing issues, including substandard living conditions, absentee landlords, and code violations.

Believes small claims cases in JP court should be handled quickly, fairly, and professionally to avoid slowing down cash flow and taking time away from running a business.

Works to handle small claims cases efficiently to avoid slowing down cash flow and taking time away from running a business.

Believes in encouraging settlement and mediation to save time and money, ensuring fairness in outcomes without favoritism.

Believes in encouraging settlement and mediation to save time and money for both sides.

Launched the Eviction Diversion Program, helping connect tenants and landlords with legal aid, rental assistance, and job training within the courthouse.

- Introduced reminders, online services, and remote hearing options to increase court efficiency and reduce missed appearances.
- Worked with the Texas Legal Services Center to install a free legal resource kiosk, which provides residents with legal guidance and court forms.
- Supports bilingual services for English and Spanish speakers.
- Partners with local agencies to hold "bad actors" accountable in public nuisance cases, advocating for community-driven beautification and safety improvements.
- Uses court to fix housing issues, including substandard living conditions, absentee landlords, and code violations.
- Works to handle small claims cases efficiently to avoid slowing down cash flow and taking time away from running a business.
- Believes in encouraging settlement and mediation to save time and money for both sides.
- Launched the Eviction Diversion Program, helping connect tenants and landlords with legal aid, rental assistance, and job training within the courthouse.

Judicial Administration

Believes the justice of the peace should be a community leader who "understands the needs of the people and uses their discretion for maximum community benefit."

Believes accessible, compassionate, and fair justice helps families and communities thrive.

- Believes the justice of the peace should be a community leader who "understands the needs of the people and uses their discretion for maximum community benefit."
- Believes accessible, compassionate, and fair justice helps families and communities thrive.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Dolores Lozano’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Participated in National Night Out to help strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local communities.

Organized multiple Back-to-School Drives, providing free backpacks, school supplies, and resources to hundreds of local students.

Organized multiple back-to-school drives, providing free backpacks, school supplies, and resources to hundreds of local students.

As a lawyer, launched “Lasting Legacies,” a series of free community events offering wills, medical directives, and estate planning in partnership with local attorneys and nonprofits.

Launched “Lasting Legacies,” a series of free community events offering wills, medical directives, and estate planning in partnership with local attorneys and nonprofits.

- Volunteers at the Houston Food Bank.
- Participated in National Night Out to help strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local communities.
- Organized multiple back-to-school drives, providing free backpacks, school supplies, and resources to hundreds of local students.
- Launched “Lasting Legacies,” a series of free community events offering wills, medical directives, and estate planning in partnership with local attorneys and nonprofits.

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Dolores Lozano

Dolores previously worked as the senior communications specialist for the office of the President and Chief Executive Officer for BakerRipley. She also worked as a personal relations and media specialist for Genesys Works, an on-air personality and contributor for Gow Media, a project manager for Turner and the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, and a speech lanaguage pathologist assistant for EHP Therapy.

- As the Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 for four years, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

- Introduced reminders, online services, and remote hearing options to increase court efficiency and reduce missed appearances.
- Worked with the Texas Legal Services Center to install a Free Legal Resource Kiosk, which provides residents with legal guidance and court forms.
- Supports bilingual services for English and Spanish speakers.
- Partners with local agencies to hold "bad actors" accountable in public nuisance cases, advocating for community-driven beautification and safety improvements.
- Uses court to fix housing issues, including substandard living conditions, absentee landlords, and code violations.
- Works to handle small claims cases efficiently to avoid slowing down cash flow and taking time away from running a business.
- Believes in encouraging settlement and mediation to save time and money for both sides.
- Launched the Eviction Diversion Program, helping connect tenants and landlords with legal aid, rental assistance, and job training within the courthouse.

- Volunteers at the Houston Food Bank.
- Participated in National Night Out to help strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local communities.
- Organized multiple Back-to-School Drives, providing free backpacks, school supplies, and resources to hundreds of local students.
- Launched “Lasting Legacies,” a series of free community events offering wills, medical directives, and estate planning in partnership with local attorneys and nonprofits.

Dolores Lozano earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Baylor University.

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Worked as a speech pathologist, providing services to children in underserved communities.

Oscar Salazar, Jr. is from Pasadena, Texas. He attended Sam Rayburn High School, graduating in 1981. He has a high school diploma from Sam Rayburn High School. He lives with his wife, Dawn, and their two children in the South Belt area.

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Oscar Salazar, Jr. is originally from Chicago, Illinois. Oscar lives with his wife, Dawn, and their two children in the South Belt area in Harris County.

Oscar currently works as a businessman and co-owner of the Mornings Kolaches restaurant chain in Harris County. He previously worked as a process operator at Lyondell Petrochemical Co. and as an author. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years.

Oscar Salazar Jr. previously ran for the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 seat in 2024 but did not win.

Oscar Salazar Jr. previously ran for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 in 2024, but did not win.

As of January 22, 2026, Oscar Salazar, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises to conduct court proceedings with "efficiency, order, and full respect for the docket, ensuring timely access to justice for all."

- Promises to conduct court proceedings with "efficiency, order, and full respect for the docket, ensuring timely access to justice for all."

Promises to protect citizens' rights, ensure all voices are heard, and prevent anyone from being denied access to essential services.

- Promises to protect citizens' rights, ensure all voices are heard, and prevent anyone from being denied access to essential services.

Volunteers with Going Above and Beyond in South Houston.

Enjoys spending time with seniors at local nursing homes.

- Volunteers with Going Above and Beyond in South Houston.
- Enjoys spending time with seniors at local nursing homes.

Oscar Salazar, Jr.

Supports the issuance of occupational driver licenses (ODLs) to individuals who have lost their driving privileges, to ensure they can still commute to work.

Plans to "restore balance between our two Justice of the Peace courts, so that all residents can rely on uninterrupted, fair, and impartial justice."

Said, "I will restore public trust to this courtroom and stop the abuse of our tax payer dollars."

- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.

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