Alan Garza
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alan Garza
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.29
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, TX, Electrical Engineering, 2016
University of Houston
Georgetown Law University Center, Washington, D.C., J.D., 2022
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
United Republicans of Harris County
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
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.
Agree
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape and when the woman's life is in danger.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape and when the woman's life is in danger.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
No, the federal government has very little power to limit abortion directly, if any at all. As the Supreme Court decided in Dobbs v. Jackson, "[i]t is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives." In my view, there are no enumerated powers granted to the federal government that would allow it directly limit abortion. Therefore, the Constitution requires the issue of abortion to be legislated by the states under their police powers. Abortion should be limited by the states. I would consider supporting federal steps or legislation to limit abortion where it is permitted by the Constitution.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
No, the federal government has very little power to limit abortion directly, if any at all. As the Supreme Court decided in Dobbs v. Jackson, "[i]t is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives." In my view, there are no enumerated powers granted to the federal government that would allow it directly limit abortion. Therefore, the Constitution requires the issue of abortion to be legislated by the states under their police powers. Abortion should be limited by the states. I would consider supporting federal steps or legislation to limit abortion where it is permitted by the Constitution.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
My view is that the "separation of church and state," which is not referenced in the Constitution, does not prevent the government from favoring religion over secularism as long as it does not coerce religious observance or participation.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
My view is that the "separation of church and state," which is not referenced in the Constitution, does not prevent the government from favoring religion over secularism as long as it does not coerce religious observance or participation.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
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—they are an ally in a region where we have many enemies.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes—they are an ally in a region where we have many enemies.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Our failure to instill an appreciation for our country's principles, institutions, and history, while instead focusing on policies that go along with the DEI narrative.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Our failure to instill an appreciation for our country's principles, institutions, and history, while instead focusing on policies that go along with the DEI narrative.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe the Covid vaccine mandates were wrong and I would support legislation limiting the government's power to enforce such mandates again.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe the Covid vaccine mandates were wrong and I would support legislation limiting the government's power to enforce such mandates again.
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
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
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I'll support policies that reduce Americans' tax burden.
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I'll support policies that reduce Americans' tax burden.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
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
We do need more border protection, including a wall where appropriate, but I am more interested in deploying emerging technologies to efficiently and effectively secure our border.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We do need more border protection, including a wall where appropriate, but I am more interested in deploying emerging technologies to efficiently and effectively secure our border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should shift to a more merit-based system where we focus on immigrants who can contribute to our economy and who love our principles.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should shift to a more merit-based system where we focus on immigrants who can contribute to our economy and who love our principles.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment must be treated with the same respect that we treat First Amendment rights. Therefore, only those regulations that do not infringe upon the right to bear arms, as originally understood by the founding generation, are permissible.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment must be treated with the same respect that we treat First Amendment rights. Therefore, only those regulations that do not infringe upon the right to bear arms, as originally understood by the founding generation, are permissible.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
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
I would describe myself as very conservative, but as a federal representative, I understand that the principles of federalism and the separation of powers is of the utmost importance and should be heeded, even if it means not being able to support or implement a "conservative" policy.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is a necessary evil—it is a tool to be used in certain circumstances and only when necessary.
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
I would describe myself as very conservative, but as a federal representative, I understand that the principles of federalism and the separation of powers is of the utmost importance and should be heeded, even if it means not being able to support or implement a "conservative" policy.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is a necessary evil—it is a tool to be used in certain circumstances and only when necessary.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
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.
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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.
Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian who believes that the Bible is the Word of God. I believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins and resurrected. I believe the only way to be saved is to admit to your sins and trust in Jesus for salvation. I believe being a Christian means to have a personal relationship with God and to strive to be more like Jesus every day.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian who believes that the Bible is the Word of God. I believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins and resurrected. I believe the only way to be saved is to admit to your sins and trust in Jesus for salvation. I believe being a Christian means to have a personal relationship with God and to strive to be more like Jesus every day.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe we should seek a combination of oil, gas, solar, wind, nuclear, and other sources to ensure we are energy independent.
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe we should seek a combination of oil, gas, solar, wind, nuclear, and other sources to ensure we are energy independent.
