Brandon Grable
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brandon Grable
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 119
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
American Military University, Bachelor of Science, 2012
St. Mary's University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, Staff Sergeant (E-6), 2004-2013
United States Army Reserve, First Sergeant (E-8), 2013-Present
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*Texas Gun Rights PAC
The Calvin Coolidge Project
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
The Calvin Coolidge Project
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I agree with our current abortion law, which restricts the termination of pregnancy to instances where the mother's life is at risk, or she faces a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function. Every child deserves a chance at life. It is estimated that between April and December 2022, nearly 10,000 babies were born in this state who may have otherwise been aborted. This is a testament to the sanctity of life and the importance of protecting the rights of the unborn.
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.
Neutral
In instances where abortion is necessary, the process should be performed under reasonable medical supervision and advice.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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 a major strategic ally of the United States in the Middle East, and the two countries work together to promote democracy, freedom, and peace in the region.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support schools requiring vaccines that prevent diseases that have lasting, disabling effects on children if the vaccines are thoroughly studied, deemed to have high efficacy, and deemed safe. I do not support government or employer mandates.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
My philosophy of government emphasizes limited government intervention, individual responsibility, and the preservation of traditional values and institutions. I value the importance of the free market and private property rights.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It should be abolished. I support a market that incentivizes businesses to grow and compete in an open market to hire and retain employees. Forcing wages impacts small businesses, cuts jobs, and increases consumer costs.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
The government should protect individual rights and promote personal responsibility rather than try to solve every societal problem.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I will sponsor and support all commonsense legislation that allocates resources to fortify our border, which is vital for our security and economic stability. A weak border exposes Texans to the risks of terrorism, human and drug trafficking, and illegal immigration. Texas has a responsibility to protect its citizens, and I am committed to ensuring that we fulfill that duty.
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 have the right to make informed decisions about their children's education. I encourage progress and excellence in the learning environment by fostering competition in the school market. This freedom of choice enhances academic performance and promotes active parental engagement in their child's education. It also establishes a fair and balanced system, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have equal access to quality education, irrespective of their family's circumstances.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
A well-funded police department can compete for better applicants, retain quality police officers, and provide better training and equipment.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Our Second Amendment was intended to be a protest against tyranny.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Teachers spend more time with children than parents. We must put them in the best possible position to protect our children. I also support spending state resources to harden schools.
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?
My philosophy of government emphasizes limited government intervention, individual responsibility, and the preservation of traditional values and institutions. The government should protect individual rights and promote personal responsibility rather than try to solve every societal problem.
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Parents have the right to make decisions for their children as long as those decisions do not amount to criminal neglect or abuse. No parent has a right to abuse their children.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism can be a threat to domestic security. Fostering a racism-driven narrative can lead to tension and conflicts within communities and even contribute to the rise of extremist groups.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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
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 too many jobs and hurt the economy, and C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter the development of reliable electricity sources
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
nuclear power
