

Mark Teixeira
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Teixeira
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 21
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Business Administration, 1999-2022
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Public Policy Foundation, School Choice Advocate
Mark Teixeira Charitable Fund, Provides scholarships to students at Catholic high schools
Nick Liberatore Memorial Scholarship
Georgia Tech Athletic Association, Board of Directors
Georgia Tech Foundation, Board of Trustees
Prostate Cancer Foundation, Depend ® “Stand Strong for Men’s Health” campaign partner
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (18)
*Young Conservatives of Texas
SBA-Pro-Life America Candidate Fund
Jim Jordan
Roger Williams
Brian Babin
OTHER (4)
Greg Abbott
*President Donald J. Trump
National Border Patrol Council NBPC
Cattle Raisers PAC of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (17)
Governor Greg Abbott
Riley Gaines
Majority Leader Steve Scalise
Congressman Jim Jordan
Congressman
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
Building Renewal in America Now (2025)
E-PAC (2025)
Eye of the Tiger PAC (2025)
Greg Steube (2025)
Gregory Murphy (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate Q&A. Community Impact. 26 Jan 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only when the life of the mother is threatened.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1) Eliminate redundant and obsolete government programs. 2) Enforce rigorous audits and accountability processes. 3) Return appropriate authority to states, local governments and private sector. 4) Reform federal procurement and contracting.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Our Constitution is clear on this: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” However, it is impossible to sever the conscious devotion to our faith as public servants. I will always be guided by my faith and my Christian values, without breaking the oath to protect and defend the Constitution and uphold our laws.
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. With the amount of federal fraud we have seen recently we need to ensure that medicaid and medicare are thoroughly reviewed to protect taxpayers.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly 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.
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.
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. I believe in President Trump’s mission to work with our allies to establish lasting peace in the region.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support LEGAL Immigration for those who are ready to embrace the duties and responsibilities of American citizenship. My father is the son of a LEGAL immigrant who went on to serve our nation as a Navy pilot, and his story reflects the devotion and patriotism that the path to citizenship should inspire in all who come here legally seeking the American Dream.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, and am raising my children in the church. I believe we are called to serve, as Christ served the world. Those values are why I have given back through scholarships, charity organizations, and advocacy to help improve education for children. Values are instilled through action, and I have remained dedicated to taking actions in the communities where I have lived.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
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
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Texas supports an all of the above & below approach. However, no other resource is more dependable that oil & gas. We need to protect this energy and unleash the full power of the oil & gas industry to secure power needs for the growing economy.
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.
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
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No restrictions. I’m a proud gun owner and strong defender of the 2nd Amendment.
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