
Robert Garza
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert Garza
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
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*
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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