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Mauro Garza's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Mauro Garza is currently being tested through the 2024 Political Courage Test.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

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  • "Fight Socialism and Keep America Great." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "No misuse of taxpayer money. End wasteful spending." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "The only acceptable reason to ever expand federal funding is to protect the life, liberty and property of American citizens. We must focus our attention on bringing prosperity to every American so that we can progressively wean those dependent citizens off of these bloated and unconstitutional social programs." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Balance the budget, reduce debt, and lower taxes." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "No misuse of taxpayer money. End wasteful spending." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "Balance the budget, reduce debt, and lower taxes." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "No misuse of taxpayer money. End wasteful spending." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "Whether money is donated directly or through collective organizations like Unions and Corporations, it is still citizens' money who should have full reign on how their funds are used. Our dollar is the most powerful voice we citizens have and we must remain a nation where that voice is unrestricted." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Law enforcement must be trusted, and our judicial system held accountable to punish criminals, not law-abiding citizens." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "Defend our military and ensure they are fully funded to protect our nation." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "The question of increasing defense spending is far too broad for a yes or no answer. We must be wise in the allocation of taxpayer dollars, which in many cases may require streamlining and cuts of outdated or obsolete military programs. At the same time, we must never spare expense when it comes to the safety and effectiveness of our patriots and warriors in uniform. We must always be prepared to fight and win our nations wars with the hope that the need doesn't arise." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Balance the budget, reduce debt, and lower taxes." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "No misuse of taxpayer money. End wasteful spending." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "We need an America first economy. We are facing unprecedented and unnecessary high inflation because of the policies of the Biden administration." (twitter.com)
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  • "Fight inflation and lower costs for Texas families." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "No misuse of taxpayer money. End wasteful spending." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "We need an America first economy. We are facing unprecedented and unnecessary high inflation because of the policies of the Biden administration." (twitter.com)
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  • "America needs energy independence! It's time to bring back drilling and seize control of our own energy future. Let's invest in domestic sources to reduce reliance on foreign oil. Together, we can ensure a secure and sustainable energy supply for our nation's prosperity. #TX34" (twitter.com)
  • "Energy independence is a national priority. It's my mission to ensure America reaches and maintains its power reserves in a healthy way. #EnergyIndependence #AmericanPowerReserves" (twitter.com)
  • "I will fight to promote policy for Texas and the U.S. that keeps us as the world’s leader in energy production" (twitter.com)
  • "While exploring new energy sources and technology is an appropriate constitutional function, those things have historically come best from individuals and industry. Invention rarely happens in government and nearly always stems from entrepreneurial Americans with a dream of revolutionary impact. We can incentivize these great thought leaders, but we must more importantly remove those burdens which could restrict or retard their ambitions." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "America needs energy independence! It's time to bring back drilling and seize control of our own energy future. Let's invest in domestic sources to reduce reliance on foreign oil. Together, we can ensure a secure and sustainable energy supply for our nation's prosperity. #TX34" (twitter.com)
  • "Energy independence is a national priority. It's my mission to ensure America reaches and maintains its power reserves in a healthy way. #EnergyIndependence #AmericanPowerReserves" (twitter.com)
  • "I will fight to promote policy for Texas and the U.S. that keeps us as the world’s leader in energy production" (twitter.com)
  • "Defend the Bill of rights, especially the Right to Bear Arms." (maurogarzaforcongress.com)
  • "Defending our rights and preserving the core principles that make our nation strong. The Second Amendment is not just a right; it's a cornerstone of our freedom. Today, let's reaffirm our commitment to protecting our constitutional liberties. #garza4texas #TX34" (twitter.com)
  • "In today's climate we see politicians rushing to microphones and cameras whenever there is a tragedy, more often before facts or known is blood is dry. We need a leader who will serve our people, not rush to a microphone when fellow Texans and Americans are in their greatest need. Our Second Amendment secures our entire constitution. "Do Not Infringe" applies especially to people in government." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The only thing worse than an insurance company making our medical decisions is a government beaurocrat making our medical decisions. "Obamacare" did exactly the opposite of what was promised, reducing choice and increasing cost of medical care. Free Enterprise, competition and access to information is the way to reign in healthcare costs, not lobbyists, fancy dinners and politicians' thirst for power." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • "Is simple border security too much to ask for? I think for Joe Biden it is..." (twitter.com)
  • "It's time to take control of our southern border! To protect Texans from organized crime, drugs, and violence!" (twitter.com)
  • "We need Title 42 to maintain law & order on our border! It's time to renew it now!" (twitter.com)
  • "When you have an open border and send a practical invitation to come, this is the result! We need true leadership now more than ever. #TX34 #BorderSecurity #RGV #BidenBorderCrisis" (twitter.com)
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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
In fact, we need to stop the federal government and secure the monies paid into these programs for the American beneficiaries especially our seniors, veterans and those that have paid into it throughout.
No Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Yes Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
But the only protection I support is as follows: I support our law enforcement and will protect them from personal liability civil lawsuits while on duty. It should be settled by the law enforcement agency and the civilian not the sole individual versus those alleging the misconduct while on duty. Government officials while on duty providing a service must follow due process of the law and they must also settle civil lawsuits as a respective agency. Misconduct should be handled by their superiors on a case by case basis.
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
When necessary and in anticipation of future conflicts affecting our homeland and our allies.
No Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
We need to abolish the US Department of Education, it's stipulations, regulations and conditions and allow the funds to come to the states and allow the states to keep education local.
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
I want to repeal it because the United States has the cleanest air in the world and we pour so much money into regulation and the cost/benefit ratio tells us to do so.
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
I want to repeal several pieces of legislation related to gun control.
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
No Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
Yes, unless it's genocide or anti-semitism. We must evaluate what is in the true interests of Americans. We must be pre-emptive. To be pre-emptive we must make our economy strong. That will take care of many many Middle East conflicts.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
My 3 priorities: 1. To protect taxpayers and their money, create a vibrant economy. (balance budget amendment, cut wasteful spending, abolish non-viable federal agencies, de-regulate, increase manufacturing in America, make us energy independent, and many more ) 2. To protect our Constitutional rights among which are the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. ( repeal legislation on life (Roe vs. Wade, and legislation against our gun rights, etc. )3. To keep America safe and secure (support our first responders, veterans, military, police, border patrol, etc with the the resources necessary to execute the existing laws).

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