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


Links

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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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