George Rivera

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

George Rivera


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 37


Incumbent

No


Links

George Rivera websitesGeorge Rivera phones George Rivera emailFacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, San Antonio, BS-Business Management, 2009

WORK & MILITARY

US Air Force, Sargeant, 6

AFFILIATIONS

City of Palm Valley, Mayor, Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Corporation

Chair-Small Citiies Coalition, Texas Municipal League, Member-Small Cities Advisory Council

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor, 7

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Texas House of Representatives-District 37, 2022

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Mayor-City of Primera

Mayor-City of Combes

Mayor-City of Rancho Viejo

Mayor-City of Los Fresnos

Mayor-City of South Padre Island

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed the Abolish Abortion Texas Candidate Survey  source

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Life begins at conception.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

Life begins at conception and ends naturally.


ECONOMY

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

Strongly look into a Consumption Tax to replace our existing Tax Structure

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

Will need to look at the overall budget to assess where and what area(s) we need to look at.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

However, need to assure our families are educated and trained for a trade in order to be self-sufficient.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Disagree

Individuals and businesses have the right to decide what works best for them.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None


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?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Stop supporting nations that are unfriendly and do not support our foreign policies

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.

Strongly Disagree

I support the right for Israel to exist and to be able to secure their borders.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Need to discuss and pass strong immigration legislation.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Everyone should be allowed to immigrate into the U.S. as long as it is done legally under current Immigration law(s).


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.

I am baptized Catholic. I believe That our nation is "one nation under God" and I strongly believe in protecting our right to Religious Freedom.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I support the recent voting laws placed in the state of Texas.


EQUALITY

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

No. Every person regardless of race or gender is responsible for their own actions. Actions from a few do not constitute security issues.

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.

A

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

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide basic services to the people

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?

Lean Conservative

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

City of Palm Valley Web site.

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 am Pro Life, Pro Family, Pro Economic Development, and Pro Education. I believe in maintaining a strong Border and a strong Police Force.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Strongly 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?

No restrictions are needed

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

Strongly Disagree

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