Bianca Gracia
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bianca Gracia
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 128
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Bachelor's, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Latinos for Trump Oraganization, Co-founder and President, Latinos for America First PAC
Founder and Executive Director, Organization of Spanish Speaking Officers, Spokesperson
The America Project, Chief Strategist, Republican Party of Texas
Hispanic Engagement Director, Faith and Freedom Coalition, State Director
Leaderes de la Comunidad, Americanos Conservative United, Former President, Blexit Texas
Director and Advisor, HOA, President and Board member
PTO, President and Board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Harris County Precinct Chair 352, 5 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidacy for the Republican Primary for the Texas State Senate District 11 on March 1, 2022, 4 months
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (8)
Ken Paxton
Sid Miller
Texas Gun Rights PAC
Julie McCarty
Michael Flynn
OTHER (1)
Mary Talley Bowden MD
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller
Lt. General Michael Flynn
Az House of Rep District 29 Steve Montenegro
Founder of Blexit, TPUSA Director and Speaker Pierre Wilson
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Republican Women's Organizations (2022)
Frank Pomeroy (2020)
Texas Latino Conservatives (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Jose Sanz (2023)
Lazaro Garza Jr. (2023)
Vanessa Hicks-Callaway (2022)
Darlene Swaffar (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am a pro-life candidate who believes in the sanctity of life. I believe that life begins at conception.
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.
Strongly Agree
My stance as a Prolife candidate is to protect the unborn. Safety measures should be documented by a medical professional in an unfortunate situation.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
As a State Representative for Texas HD 128, I will fight for our taxpayer money to not be allocated to any abortion center.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I do not condone or agree with "aid in dying" or assisted suicide and euthanasia.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. The United States Constitution states under Amendment I "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The religious beliefs and rights as citizens of the United States are protected by The United States Constitution which states under Amendment I : "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The United States of America remains the beacon of light for the world. Our nation has to secure its platforms on multiple fronts including cyber security, economics, and our borders. We need definitive action, including closing the border, and enacting policies that ensure our safety and sovereignty. We need to pass a law that forbids the sale of Texas property to any communist foreigner or agent.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, Israel has been an Ally for over 75 years to the United States.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None! I stand for medical freedom, parental rights, we need to remove the Covid vaccines off the market in Texas based on medical research and findings.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property benefit economic growth in our communities which contributes to a productive economic system we reference as Capitalism.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The Federal minimum wages are at $7.25. The federal wage is a federal issue not a state issue.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Most recent example of a failed ESG rating criteria is the collapse of the Sri Lanka in government in 2022. When investors judge a company depending on variances of social equity, diversity, carbon footprint local economics suffer the aftermath of financial losses.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
When elected I will call for us to utilize the Texas Constitution Article 1 Section 10 to the fullest. We must secure the border, finish the wall, and designate the cartels as terrorist organizations to ensure our safety and sovereignty. I believe we should deputize any retired law enforcement officer and veteran along with any registered militia group to assist our LEO's, Border Patrol, and National Guard in securing our border.
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
Parents should have a say in the education of their children and should be able to choose a public, private, charter, or homeschool program. I do not believe in a voucher. The money should follow a child wherever the parent decides with NO restriction or government oversight. A universal school choice bill is what is needed.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
As the wife of a Veteran and Sergeant of Police I know the importance of having protection for our communities, families, and children. I will defend our law enforcement officers and make sure they have all the resources needed to do their job.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I stand firm on our Second Amendment rights given to us by our founding fathers of the United States Constitution. I believe in the right to keep and bear arms.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I believe in offering programs to teachers that allows them to carry guns at schools. I will advocate for such option and training programs.
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?
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. The government was established to protect the rights and freedoms of it's citizens and prevent government tyranny or overreach.
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?
Very Conservative
House District 128 needs a representative who embodies the true spirit of Texas — strong, courageous, and unwavering in the face of political gamesmanship that neglects the genuine needs of our community. My campaign is about bringing power back to the people, ensuring their voices are heard, and their concerns are addressed in our legislature. I believe in policies promoting open, accountable, and limited government, as well as the liberty, safety, and prosperity of all Texans.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
We must protect our children, their God given bodies, and our nuclear family. I will fight to safeguard our children. No adult should be discussing altering a child's body.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
I will advocate for Parental Rights. I stand for medical freedom and the rights of parents to make informed decisions about their children's health, education, and wellbeing.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer money should be used to benefit our communities to protection us from crime, infrastructure improvements, and economic growth. Our tax dollars should never be used to provide any gender transition services.
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
I believe in the sanctity of marriage between a biological man and woman.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am the daughter of the Highest King, believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I believe in the Holy Spirit and God our Father. I am a Christian Evangelical who loves the Lord. I respect people for how they choose to worship and practice their faith. I served on the Christians Engaged Board of Directors and have a ministry of women Daughters of the Highest King. I previously served as a Eucharist Minister and Wedding Coordinator at St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No, we need stricter election laws. I believe in 1 day voting, paper ballot, with a fingerprint and ID to ensure Election integrity in our state and nation. Our ancestors fought for the right to vote; we must protect the sanctity of this right.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College was established by our Founding Fathers in our United States Constitution. The electoral college protects the representation of rural communities and less populated areas.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. As HD 128 Representative I will work with all members of the community. I will be your voice, your representative who listens, and your conservative champion in the truest sense. I believe in team building, problem-solving, and working cohesively with local leaders to bring about real, tangible change to improve the quality of life in HD128.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
The practice of CRT advances segregation and racism in which we have fought so hard to rid of with equal opportunity legislation.
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
As HD 128 Representative I will advocate to protect biological women's sports and spaces.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost to many jobs and hurt the economy. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Our most reliable energy source would be natural resources such as coal and natural gas.
