John Perez

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Perez


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 133


Incumbent

No


Links

John Perez websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Rice University, Houston, BS, 1996

Rice University, Houston, MBA, 2012

WORK & MILITARY

Celerity3 Engineering, Owner and Principal Engineer, 2004-2008

Cognascents Consulting, Owner and Principal Engineer, 2010-present

AFFILIATIONS

Rice Engineering Alumni, President, HLS&R Livestock Committee

Captain, Boy Scouts of America Troop 598 (St. John Vianney), Scoutmaster

Spring Branch FFA Alumni, Member and Volunteer, Rice Alumni Volunteer Association

Volunteer, BizPAC, Member

Greater Houston Pachyderm Club, Member, Texas Tea Party Republican Women

Associate Member, NRA, Lifetime Member

Texas Wildlife Association, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Spring Branch ISD Board Trustee, 1.5

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (6)

Ken Paxton

Grassroots America: We the People

Sid Miller

Texas Gun Rights PAC

True Texas Project

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Attorney General Ken Paxton

True Texas Project PAC

Grassroots America We The People PAC

Terry Schilling, President of the American Principles Project

Dr. Mary Talley Bowden

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

Donald Trump (2023)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

Republican Women's Organizations (2023)

Save America (2023)

Ted Cruz (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Under no circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed.

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.

Choose not to answer

Chemical abortion drugs should not be available for use.

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.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances should government close churches.

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?

The US's relationship with Israel is important for the following key reasons: - Shared values of democracy and a free-market economy - Strategic alliance in a volatile and strategically significant region - National security stabilizing force in the Middle East and a bulwark against radicalism and extremism - Shared enemy in the form of terrorist groups and hostile regimes in the Middle East - Cultural and religious ties as Israel is a historically and biblically significant nation


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?

Under no circumstances should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require a vaccination.


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I oppose government intervention in setting or increasing the minimum wage. I believe in limited government involvement in the economy and advocate for laissez-faire capitalism, where market forces are left to determine wages and prices.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes


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?

Protect and uphold individual rights and liberties, as outlined in the Constitution, while adhering to the principles of federalism and a system of checks and balances. Government should provide essential services, maintain law and order, and defend national security, all within the framework of a constitutionally limited government that respects the rights of citizens and restrains government power.

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


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.

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Roman Catholic and attempt to adhere to the following set of core religious beliefs: - Belief in the Holy Trinity: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit - Salvation through Christ - They recognize the Bible as a sacred text, consisting of the Old and New Testaments - Seven sacraments, including baptism, Eucharist, and confession, which are considered essential for spiritual growth and grace - Transubstantiation - Prayer to Saints - Church teachings on morality, social justice, and ethical issues - Mother Mary holds a special place as the Mother of Jesus and is venerated in various forms, including the Rosary - Life ethics are pro-life and oppose abortion and euthanasia


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?

While racism is a problem, it is not a direct threat to national security in the same way that issues like terrorism or international conflicts are. I dislike the divisive nature of identity politics and believe that discussions about racism should not lead to policies that favor one group over another. Maintaining law and order and public safety are higher priorities than addressing racism as a national security issue.

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. 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?

Nuclear power is the most reliable energy source to supply the growing electricity demand. Emerging technologies include small modular reactors, fusion reactors, and microreactors.

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