

Peter P. (Pete) Flores
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Peter P. (Pete) Flores
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 24
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College station, BS, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Texas Game Warden, Colonel, 27
AFFILIATIONS
State employee charitable campaign policy commitee, Governor Perry Appointee / board member, National conservation law enforcement chiefs
Foundation board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Texas State Senator, 2 1/2 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2019
100%
2019
94%
2019
92%
2019
81%, 81% (cum.)â€
2019
80%, 80% (cum.)â€
2019
68%
2019
|100%
2019
|94%
2019
|92%
2019
|81%, 81% (cum.)â€
2019
|80%, 80% (cum.)â€
2019
|68%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
70%, 70% (cum.)â€
2019
49%
2019
F
2019
0%
2019
0%
2019
|70%, 70% (cum.)â€
2019
|49%
2019
|F
2019
|0%
2019
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Ted Cruz
*Texas Home School Coalition
Texas Right to Life
OTHER (5)
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas
Dawn Buckingham
Hispanic Voter Network
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
President Donald Trump
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Senator Dawn Buckingham
Senator John Cornyn
Senator Ted Cruz
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)
Republican Women's Organizations (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (40)
Alamo PAC (2018)
August Pfluger (2020)
Brandon Creighton (2020)
Brian Birdwell (2020)
Charles Lee Perry (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)
International Union of Police Associations (2020)
San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners Association (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed the Abolish Abortion Texas Candidate Survey source
Candidate was endorsed by the LIBRE Initiative, an hispanic out-reach group affiliated with Americans For Prosperity. The candidate has publicly renounced LIBRE's support of him.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Did not answer
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Did not answer
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Move toward a consumption tax from a property tax structure.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any funding that are agency wants as opposed to agency needs.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Enforce the existing laws
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal applicants and critical workforce and economic immigrants. Bona fide asylum after a vigorous vetting.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Did not answer
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Did not answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Roman Catholic
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Government issue photo ID
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Groups that foster racial hatred or divisiveness of any kind are a threat to National security.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
National defense , courts and public safety, infrastructure, education.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Texas senate voting record.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Reagan Republican, fiscal conservative , Constitutional adherent. Retired State Peace Officer. Former Education Commission of the state’s Commissioner and effective legislator.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No felonies, no certified serious mental health issues.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
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