
Luis De La Garza
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Luis De La Garza
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 42
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
TAMIU, Laredo, MBA, 1986
St Edward's University, Austin, BA, 1976
St Joseph's Academy, Laredo, Diploma, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
T.A.L.C.B (Tx Appraisal Board), Past Chair - Appointed by Gov Perry, NeighborWorks Laredo
Board Member-Chair of Construction Committee, Building & Std Board-City of Lrd, Past Chair
Chamber of Commerce - Laredo, Past Education & Sm Business member, Chamber of Commerce
Past President, Laredo Association of Realtors, Past Board Member
Literacy Laredo, Past Board Member, Future of the Region Commitee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Greg Abbott
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republican Women's Organizations
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Judith Zaffirini
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
Under medical conditions or life threating conditions of the mother and individual incest.
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.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Although Texas is experiencing a low unemployment rate, more jobs. Manufacturing and more high tech jobs would be the most effective for the state of Texas.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
To a large extend. Government should be promoting manufacturing and high tech jobs for Texas. We need to understand that by placing regulations and additional taxation burdens business & industry. We need to remove barriers that stop business growth and allow enterprise to grow without additional burdens. Let's promote new business for the State.
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The South Texas border has additional challenges than other areas in the State. I believe satellite, mobile type clinics in rural communities could address the need for adequate healthcare across the whole State. Public Health Care Education to promote good health.
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.
Neutral
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."
Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Religious freedom. The founder's also saw that a Monarchy will limit or control individual freedom.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a practicing catholic and follow its principles.
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.
No Answer
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Living on the border has exposed me to views from a conservative to a liberal point of view. We have law in existence that must be followed.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a MBA in International Trade. Bilingual. Chairman of the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board(TALCB), appointed by Gov Perry. Business owner. Almost 20 years experience in transportation working in US, Mexico & Canada. 4 years experience working in City Hall as an administrative assistant to the City Manager. 10 years in education at Laredo College assisting high school students earn college credit. 18 years as a Real Estate Certified Appraiser and a Real Estate Broker. I'm also the Chair of the Construction Committee with NeighborWorks Laredo and recently completed a 22 unit apartment complex for moderate to low income housing income recipients.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
dlglaredo@gmail.com / 956-286-4897
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm the first Republican to run in District 42 in over 60 years.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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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