
Luis La Rotta
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Luis La Rotta
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 148
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, BSAST, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
Naval Nuclear Power Program, Petty Officer, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Travis Manion Foundation, Character Does Matter Mentor, Republican Liberty Caucus
Chairman Emeritus, National Algae Association, Assistant Director (former)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Log Cabin Republicans of Houston
OTHER (5)
C Club of Houston
HRBC, Houston's Premier Business Coalition
Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas
Republican National Hispanic Assembly - Texas (RNHA Texas)
Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Governor Abbott
Congressman Dan Crenshaw
Former Congressman Ron Paul
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Freedom for All Americans (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican National Hispanic Assembly (2019)
Texas Latino GOP PAC (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Texas Values in Action Coalition (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The life of the mother is in danger; rape or incest.
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.
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation means that the state must not endorse one religion over another because if a single majority wills it, they can impose religious beliefs that may be in contradiction to the teachings or beliefs of the minority faith. To protect religious liberties for all, we must not allow the government to sanction any one religious beliefs or we risk giving the government authority that will have adverse consequences.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would allow nurse practitioners to treat patients without a supervising doctor for primary care and encourage our federal leaders to allow healthcare plans to trade across state lines without restrictions.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Unconstitutional military engagements, corporate bailouts and medicaid spending.
IMMIGRATION
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.
Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People that have applied for legal status through the proper channels. Political refugees must also be considered as evident from the families that have fled communist and tyrannical regimes.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Allow police to persecute felons that are in possession of firearms and allow constitutional carry for all law abiding citizens.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Reform healthcare to expand market access Reform education to allow school districts to have greater control and responsibility for their performance Eliminate or reform the franchise tax to allow business to grow
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not believe it to be a domestic security issue; it is culture problem in many communities still.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe that to protect our religious freedoms, we must eliminate government's ability to intercede in our covenants with God. We must also ensure religious liberties are protected for all so that public education does not become the moral authority as that responsibility lies with the family. I also believe that we must follow the constitution in matters of immigration and foreign policy. I believe that conservatives from all walks off life must agree upon a fiscally responsible policy and obligate congress to set a budget like all Americans do. In all matters, we must ensure that our government is limited to protecting life, liberty and private property.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I've served 6 years in the military, I served 2 years as the chairman of my local caucus and I've been a conservative activist since 2012. I've helped defeat unwarranted tax ratification elections in my home school district; I assisted the Craft Brewer's Guild in allowing them to do business directly to consumers;and I've fought against red flag laws and property tax increases at the County Commissioner's Court and City Hall.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I believe that government exists to protect our lives, our liberties and our property. The greatest gift that we offer to our citizens is the right to self determination and that is best exemplified by the free capitalist system, which does not discriminate based on race, national origin or religion but rather on what the individual can provide of value to their community.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.
Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Raised Catholic, currently non-denominational. My wife's family is from Vietnam and they are Catholics and Buddhists.
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