Shelly deZevallos
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shelly deZevallos
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
U.S. Rep. Dist., 38
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Texas, Bachelor of Arts
Texas A&M University, EMBA
Oklahoma State University, Doctorate of Education in Aviation and Space Science
WORK & MILITARY
West Houston Airport, President
NBAA Board of Directors
AFFILIATIONS
Harris County Republican Party, Vice Chair and Precinct Chair
TX Republican Party, Senate Delegate
TX Republican Party, State Delegate
TX Republican Party, National Alternate Delegate National Convention
Chapelwood Methodist Church
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Boeing Aerospace and Aviation Safety Institute Industry Advisory Board
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Board of Directors
Local, State and Federal Candidates of the Republican Party, Attended multiple precinct, senate district, and national conventions as a delegate
Conservative Republicans of Texas - Dr. Steven Hotze
Texas Aerospace & Advisory committee, Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Katy Independent ISD School Board, 1992-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (10)
GOPAC Election Fund
Sam Graves
Troy Nehls
Jake Ellzey
Spring Branch Republicans
OTHER (3)
John Culberson
C Club of Houston
Houston Region Business Coalition HRBC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Former Congressman Bill Flores (TX-17)
Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06)
Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22)
Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14)
State House Representative Pat Curry (TX-HD-56)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (44)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2026)
Jake Ellzey (2025)
Jessica Hart Steinmann Jessica Hart Steinman (2025)
Monica De La Cruz Hernandez (2025)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
GOPAC (2026)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate forum. Hosted by My God Votes. 18 Dec 2025. 2:18:07 minutes.
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?
Did not answer
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.
Choose not to answer
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
Governor Greg Abbott appointed me to serve on the Small Business Freedom Council, also known as the Texas DOGE, to cut waste, fraud, and abuse of our tax dollars. I know what it takes to cut spending the right way and I look forward to putting my experience to work in Congress.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Cut burdensome regulations that hurt small businesses, entrepreneurs, and job creation. 2. Reduce wasteful federal spending and hold agencies accountable for the tax dollars they spend. 3. Lower taxes and rein in government growth so Texans keep more of their hard-earned money.
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?
Protecting everyone’s freedom of faith while safeguarding the right of every American to live out their beliefs without fear of government interference, threats, or persecution.
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. I support protecting Medicare and Medicaid for current and future beneficiaries and those who rely on them, while rejecting a one-size-fits-all, government-run healthcare system that raises taxes, reduces choice, and slows innovation. My focus is on cutting waste, fraud and abuse while helping to make healthcare more affordable without expanding government control.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
While I recognize the intended benefit of a database to assess the economic burden of treatement, I have significant concerns with how the health records of American citizens would be secured. As a firm believer in limited government intervention in healthcare, the protection of personal privacy is a top priority, and I am skeptical of expansive federal data collection efforts.
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. America should prioritize our sovereignty, but national security is not black and white. Threats that endanger American lives demand decisive action. I support President Trump's operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, a socialist narco-terrorist who flooded our country with cocaine and enabled gang violence breaching our borders. When foreign actors wage war on Americans through drugs and terrorism, we respond with overwhelming force. America First means defending Americans first.
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. The United States’ relationship with Israel is vital for our national security, shared values, and promoting stability in the Middle East. Israel is a key ally in defending freedom, democracy, and religious liberty, and I support strong U.S.-Israel ties to protect our mutual interests and advance peace against terrorist threats in the region, most notably from Hamas.
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?
Immigration should be legal, merit-based, and secure, with strong border protections to keep our communities safe from illegal criminals. Under no circumstance should our country tolerate accepting anyone from other countries who sidesteps the legal process - it directly threatens our sovreignty, our national security, and our economy.
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.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised in Chapelwood Methodist Church, where I developed a strong foundation rooted in Christian, biblical values. My faith has shaped my belief in personal responsibility, compassion, and the importance of giving back by serving and helping others in our community.
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?
TX has the oil, gas, and potential for nuclear expansion to lead the world in energy production. I'll cut regulations strangling our producers, oppose the Green New Deal, and keep energy affordable for families by championing American energy ind.
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.
Agree
Protecting children from sexual predators is a moral imperative, but the answer isn't more government bureaucracy — it's empowering parents with the tools and information they need to protect their own kids, while holding Big Tech accountable for platforms that enable exploitation and also ensuring law enforcement has the resources to prosecute predators. Government's role is to punish criminals, not parent our children.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I'm a lifetime Member of the NRA, an avid shooter, and a proud supporter of the Second Amendment. I do not believe restrictions on our right to bear arms would keep Americans safe. Responsible, trained, and law-abiding gun owners can keep themselves, their families, and their neighbors safe. I will fight tirelessly to ensure they always have the right to do so.
