Robert Garza

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert Garza


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 74


Incumbent

No


Links

Robert Garza websites
Robert Garza email

EDUCATION

St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Juris Doctor, 1981

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Bachelor's of Science, 1978

Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, Associate in Arts, 1976

Brackett High School, Brackettville, High School Diploma, 1975

WORK & MILITARY

None

AFFILIATIONS

Knights of Columbus, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

City Council-at-Large of Del Rio, Texas, 1996-2004

School Board President, Vice-President, Secretary & Trustee, San Felipe C.I.S.D., Del Rio, Texas, 1988-1994

City of Del Rio City Attorney, 1982-1987

City Councilman of City of Brackettville, 1980-1982

Mayor of City of Del Rio, 2014-2018

Val Verde County Appraisal District Chairman & Director, 1991-1995

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Senate, District 19, 2022

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Roland Gutierrez (2018)

OTHER INFORMATION*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Choose not to answer

I do not support chemical abortion drugs.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None

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

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Our relationship with Israel is critical.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

(C)

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I oppose increases in the current minimum wage. The free market should determine levels of wages.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

As a general rule, environmental & social issues should not affect investment of public funds. However, there may be some instances where we may need to further explore environmental concerns.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None other than restrictions - e.g., governing current minimum age snd felons, etc.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

I believe that government should be limited and act only in those areas where it's not practical for the individual to act - I.e., military defense, law enforcement, fire protection, etc.

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?

Conservative


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian - Roman Catholic


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

No. I don't subscribe to old theorof racism.

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

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

(A) & (C)

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Fossil fuels

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