Pat Curry

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

Pat Curry


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative 56


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Pat Curry websites
Pat Curry email
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EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, BBA-Finance, 1983-1987

Richfield High School, Waco, TX, Diploma, 1979-1983

WORK & MILITARY

Hercules Aerospace, McGregor, TX, Pricing and Cost Control, 1986-1988

Legg Mason Howard Weil, Houston, TX, Brokerage and Finance, 1988-1990

Lortex, Inc. (Textile Manufacturing) Des Moines, IA, President, 1990-1993

Universal Express Trucking and Aggie Express, LLC., Des Moines, IA and Salado, TX, President and Owner, 1993-1997

Central Freight Lines, Inc. , Waco, TX, Executive Vice President, 1997-2003

Self - PJC Investments, LLC – Various companies owned including Rabroker A/C and Plumbing, Miracle Ear Hearing Aid Centers, Urban Air franchises in various location, and Caprock Calcium (mining and manufacturing), to name a few., 2007-2025

AFFILIATIONS

Carenet Waco, Donor, 2020-2025

Donor/Advisor, Various Local Volunteer Fire Departments (Bruceville/Eddy, Gholson, Crawford, McGregor), 1997-2025

Fuzzy Friends Animal Shelter, Waco, Donor, 1997-2023

Donor/Volunteer, Renew Church, Waco, 2021-2025

Glory of Zion (Israel) via Christ The King Church Waco, Donor/Member, 2023-2025

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative - Texas House District 56, 2023-2025

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative - Texas House District 56, 2023-2025

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (11)

*National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

Texas Home School Coalition THSC PAC

Ted Cruz

Texas State Rifle Association TSRA PAC

*Life PAC

LIBERAL (1)

*Houston Police Officers Union PAC

OTHER (4)

Greg Abbott

President Donald J. Trump

Texas Alliance for Life TAL PAC

*Texas Association of Realtors TREPAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (15)

President Donald J. Trump

Political

2025-2025

Governor Greg Abbott

Political

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (25)

John Devine (2025)

John Lujan (2025)

Lacey Hull (2025)

Republican Womens Organizations (2025)

Ben Bumgarner (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

BearbackerPAC (2024)

Gary Gates (2024)

Greg Abbott (2024)

Jon Garrett (2024)

Jon Gimble (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Marc Veasey (2021)

ActBlue (2017)

Roland Gutierrez (2017)

Joaquin Castro (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2024)

Texas Sands (2024)

Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2024)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

The 2025 Texas House from right to left according to analysis by Rice University’s James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. 

The 2023 Texas House from right to left according to analysis by Rice University’s James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. 

Candidate completed Alliance Defending Freedom Voter Guide Questionnaire.

Candidate Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits. U.S. Term Limits. 4 Mar 2024.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree

I wrote a bill on this in the 89th Session.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I do not think that there should be one.

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

Strongly Agree

I am businessman

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

I am on the DOGE Committee in the Texas House. First, strictly audit each State agency each session. Second, allow local voters to have more say in the spending in their communities that affect their taxes. Third, move any taxing and/or bond issuing entity's election, including bond elections, to March and November in every voting district. Fourth, have a program in place to allow each taxpayer funded entity to purchase items at the lowest cost by using the buying power of the State of Tx


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

I believe that the United States is the second civilization of God and that the forefathers intended for church and state to be part and parcel to one another. We obviously have the freedom of speech and religion but this should not get in the way of our governance.

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

Strongly Disagree


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. I believe that we should help as many as possible that simply cannot afford healthcare but not help those that can or should.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

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?

Israel is the first civilization of God, the U.S. is the second, and only, other one. In addition to common values and interest, Israel is critical to the future national security of the United States. Israel is extremely important to the United States and its citizens.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree

All states and cities should follow the law and Constitution!


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

It has proven to be a worthless department and local control is always better if the proper people are legitimately elected or appointed.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

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 support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

While I do not think it would pass in my district, I have had strong support from the constituents that they would like to vote on resort casino gambling only. That said, I think that online and app gambling should be banned.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I was born and raised Catholic and went to Catholic School through 8th grade. Converted to Lutheran in 2006 and then went non-denomination in 2013. Currently am a member of Renew Church and Christ the King, both in Waco. I am baptized and saved by Jesus Christ and read the Bible as often as possible and attend church regularly and have very strong, personal relationships with both Pastors.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

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

Nuclear. Next would be natural gas.


ABOUT YOU

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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To provide justice for victims and society and hold criminals accountable for their actions. Prison terms should be served and executions should be completed in a timely but just manner.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Less restrictions are needed. The 2nd Amendment is clear and should be protected.

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