Raul Reyes

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Raul Reyes


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 24


Incumbent

No


Links

Raul Reyes websitesRaul Reyes phones Raul Reyes emailFacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, BS, 1993

Webster University, St Louis, MO, MA, 1998

USAF War College, Maxwell, AL, CERT, 2010

WORK & MILITARY

United States Air Force, Cyberspace Officer/LT Col, 21.5

Home BUilder, Owner, 18

AFFILIATIONS

The Remembrance Project, Advisory Committee, Latinos For Trump

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

NONE

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Congressional Distrcit 23, 2020

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

Grassroots America: We the People

*Gun Owners of America - Texas

Sid Miller

OTHER (1)

*Texans for Toll-Free Highways

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

Republican Women's Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Jobs Growth and Freedom Fund (2020)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed the Abolish Abortion Texas Candidate Survey  source

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I'm 100% pro-life and will fight to abolish abortion. Under no circumstances should abortion be allowed.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We should eliminate property taxes. We should fight to lower taxes for all Texans.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

All of it. Specifically in subsidies for wind and solar. If it's that good, they should survive on their own without taxpayer funded safety nets.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None. The government has no authority to close churches and should never be allowed to do so again.


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.

We must deregulate the health industry so that private health care options can thrive.

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?

It must stay vigilant in countering all threats at all times.

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.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

America is the land of opportunity. Anyone who follows our due legal process can immigrate here.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

We need felony penalties for voting fraudulently. I would propose a law to return to paper ballots.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

We should always fight racism.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


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.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

It should exist in the most limited form.

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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

See FB page

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?

I will help secure the Texas Border, secure our elections, remove CRT from our schools and help eliminate property taxes.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None. The 2nd Amendment should have zero infringements.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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