
Claudio Gutierrez
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Claudio Gutierrez
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 147
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Florida International University, Miami, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Houston Symphony, Board of Directors member, Oilfield Connections International
Secretary Houston Chapter, Houston Methodist, Leading Science member
Business Ethics Forum, Member, Houston Grand Opera
Board of Trustees member, Houston Masterworks Chorus, Board of Directors Chairman
Young Catholic Professionals, Member, Whitehall Club
Chair of Social Events, Houston Region Business Coalition, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Sid Miller
Human Coalition Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Julian Ramirez - City Council At Large #1
Willie Davis - City Council At Large #2
Kyle Scott - HCAD Position #1
Moms For America Action 2024
Various Precinct Chairs
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Houston Region Business Coalition (2024)
Republican Women's Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate took the Abolish Abortion Texas pledge to abolish abortion & provide equal protection of the laws to every pre-born child in Texas. 30 May 2024.
Candidate
completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Candidate completed Alliance Defending Freedom Voter Guide Questionnaire.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Texas House District 147. Community Impact. 17 Sept 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Ideally under no circumstances. Barring that, only when the mother's life is in grave danger.
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
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
These laws will prove to be a slippery slope that have the potential for certain groups of "undesirables" to be targeted for extermination.
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?
It should be raised slightly.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
ESG is the new affirmative action and has been hijacked by extreme left.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no conditions unless they're provoking violence and/or harboring or assisting terrorists.
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only after a vaccine has been thoroughly studied and researched and proven to be effective against what it's meant to protect from for a period of at least 20 years.
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?
Yes, but Israel has proven that it's capable of defending itself, so it shouldn't rely so much on the USA for military and political support.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely. A country that does not defend its borders against an obvious and blatant invasion will cease to be a country.
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
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, follow Catholic Social Doctrine, and try to attend Mass daily, if possible.
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?
No. It's only a threat because the left keeps asserting this. The reality is that we elected a black president and reelected him. Our most popular celebrities are black.
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 and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
With today's technology, fossil fuels.
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 individual rights, maintain order, protect against external threats.
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
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?
I strongly support the Second Amendment
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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