Lulu Flores
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Lulu Flores | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Rodriguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1955 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Scott Hendler |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | Campaign website |
Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores (born September 27, 1955) is an American politician and attorney who is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from 51st district. She took office in January 2023.
Born on September 27, 1955,[1] Flores grew up along the U.S.–Mexico border and is the youngest of nine children. Her father was an attorney and among the founding members of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).[2] She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in government in 1977 and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas Law School in 1980.[3] After law school, Flores became the chief of staff for Representative Irma Rangel (D–Kingsville), the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas House of Representatives.[2][4]
Flores is an attorney and, with her husband Scott Hendler,[5] is a partner at Hendler Flores Law, PLLC.[2][1] She served as a delegate for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.[2]
