Giovanni Capriglione

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Giovanni Capriglione


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 98


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Giovanni Capriglione websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, MBA, 2003

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Physics, 1995

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Texas House Republican Caucus, Member, Pregnancy Help 4 U - life affirming organization

Master of Ceremonies, Bochi's Place - Helping victims of sex trafficking, Honorary Chairman

North Texas SNAP -serving adults with disabilities, Honorary Chairman, KISD Families for Fiscal Responsibility

Founding Member, CTH HOA, HOA President - one term

Republican Women of North Texas, Associate Member, Mercy House - Pro-Life Org

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Texas State Representative, 2013-2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association PVF

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

NRA

Texans For Life

Texas Alliance for Life

Texas State Rifle Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (22)

Charles Lee Perry

Cindy Burkett

Drew Darby

Drew Springer

Empower Texans

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)

American Majority Action

Armin Mizani

Bass Family PACs

Conservative Republicans of Texas

Craig Goldman


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Association of Texas Professional Educators

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates)

International Union of Police Associations

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I do not support the murder of unborn children for any reason. I am proud of my 100% pro-life record and I am honored to have authored and passed prolife legislation during the last session. I also voted to defund Planned Parenthood. Lots of candidates can say they are pro-life, but I am proud to have stood up at rallies in support of life, to have donated to pro life organizations, and to have written and passed pro-life legislation.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

The best way for government to bring down unemployment is to get out of the way. Less regulations, less taxes, less frivolous lawsuits.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The best way for government to boost the economy is to get out of the way. Less regulations, less taxes, less frivolous lawsuits.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

The government's role should be as a safety net for those that really need help - others should be willing to work for the benefits or provide community service.


NATIONAL SECURITY

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Strongly Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Absolute power corrupts. Our Founding Fathers knew that the corrupting nature of mankind, and power, needed to be limited.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Catholic - my parents and ancestors as far back as I can go have been Christians. My children have been Baptised. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and our Lord and Savior.


ABOUT YOU

I support using a party caucus to nominate my party's candidate for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, and I pledge to vote for my party's nominee.

Yes

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I have a 100% pro-life voting record, I have authored and passed pro-life legislation, and I voted to defund Planned Parenthood. I have voted for religious liberty bills, for the ban on sanctuary cities and to support 2nd amendment rights (endorsed by NRA/TSRA). As a member of the Texas Appropriations Committee I have helped pass two fiscally conservative budgets in a row - under the rate of population+inflation. I co-authored and voted for the American Laws for American Courts bill.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have a BS in Physics, and an MBA and have served as your State Representative for 5 years. But my experiences, my faith, listening and learning from my constituents, is what I will bring back to Austin.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

gio.cap@gmail.com 214-263-5982

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I am a happy husband and father of three beautiful girls. God has blessed me with the time and ability to serve - and I serve entirely for the benefit of my constituents. Over the course of my time in the Texas House I have helped pass fiscally conservative budgets, I have passed sweeping cybersecurity legislation, I have invested our Rainy Day fund and generated over $100 million in additional funds that can be used in an emergency, I passed the Texas State Bullion Depository so that Texas can be a world leader in precious metals.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

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