Robert Garza

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*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

2022


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 19


Incumbent

No


Links

Robert Garza websites
Robert Garza email
Facebook

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, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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

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

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Greg Abbott

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2000)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Roland Gutierrez (2018)

State Democratic Party Organizations (2012)

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 abortion be allowed?

Medical necessity to save life of mother

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.

Choose not to answer


ECONOMY

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

simplify and set a flat tax rate; or abolish and set a national sales tax

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

social programs; reduce and/or eliminate aid to foreign countries in certain circumstances

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Choose not to answer


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?

Never


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.

C

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

Vaccinations only if absolute scientific proof that there are no adverse effects - for example, polio. I would not require COVID vaccines.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Did not answer

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.

Did not answer


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?

Close Relatives of U.S. Citizens after propert vetting for health issues and national security concerns


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 - Roman Catholic Church


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

restrict mail in ballots to assure their use only by the voter; implement harsh penalties for fraud in mail - in ballots


EQUALITY

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

Racism may be a threat under certain circumstances - especially when racially motivated acts lead to physical violence.

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.

Did not answer

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

to provide for the safety of its citizens by strong law, order and to provide for the general defense of the country and to provide only the services that cannot be provided by the private sector.

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

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

see my Mayor's 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 believe that we need to combat a very liberal mentality and philosophy that is slowly eating away at the basic and core values of Americans.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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?

very minimal. I support the 2nd amendment .

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

Disagree

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