MEET RAMON

State Representative Ramón Romero, Jr. is in his sixth term proudly representing the people of House District 90 in Fort Worth, Texas, and also serves as the Chair of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Rep. Romero currently serves on the Texas House Committees for Calendars, Natural Resources, and Licensing & Administrative Procedures.

As a proud son of Mexican immigrant parents, Rep. Romero’s journey has been one of perseverance and dedication to lifting up his community. His passion for public service began in the 2000s, when he worked alongside the Fort Worth City Council, earning appointments to the Fort Worth Zoning Commission and chairing the Planning Commission during a period of rapid growth in the city. This ignited his dedication to serving his community, remaining steadfast despite a narrow defeat in the 2012 Fort Worth City Council race.

Determined to make a difference, Rep. Romero ran for State Representative in 2014, defying the odds by winning the Democratic Primary against an 18-year incumbent and making history as the first Latino State Representative from Tarrant County. He was later honored as ‘Democrat Freshman of the Year’ after a successful first legislative session.

Throughout his five terms, Rep. Romero has championed legislation on human trafficking, government transparency, workforce development, mental health, criminal justice reform, and veterans’ support. His work reflects a lifetime of fighting for a better future for all Texans.

A lifelong resident of East Fort Worth, Rep. Romero continues to live in the neighborhood where he grew up, proud of the roots that shaped him. He is the father of four children—Lindsay, Lauren, Giovanni, and Ramon—and a grandfather to four. In his early twenties, he founded A-Fast Tile & Coping, growing it into a thriving business that employed over 60 people, many from his neighborhood. He still owns the business alongside Stone Mason Supply. Rep. Romero’s story is one of resilience and service, as a respected father, businessman, and community leader who proves that true success is not measured by what you receive, but by what you give back to your community.

LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS

Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus for the 89th Legislative Session
Tejano Democrat of the Year Award, Texas Tejano Democrats (2021)
Elected Official of the Year Award, American Planning Association – Texas Chapter (2017)
2016 Special Commendation Award from Texas Marriage & Family Therapists
2015 Democratic Freshman of the Year