

Pat Curry
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Pat Curry
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative 56
Incumbent
Yes
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*
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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