Carlos De La Cruz

De La Cruz served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the border with Mexico. After leaving the Air Force, De La Cruz and his wife founded a kickboxing gym in San Antonio.[1][2]

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Campaign websiteDe La Cruz's campaign website stated the following:Securing Our BorderI’m the only candidate in this race who’s actually been deployed to the southern border. I’ve seen firsthand how the cartels exploit every weakness. We need to continue securing our border and ensure our Border Patrol agents have the tools, manpower, and support they deserve. As President Trump says, we welcome legal immigration, but we cannot allow criminals and cartels to take advantage of our country.An Economy that Works for Working FamiliesWashington elites and Joe Biden wrecked our economy. Families pay the price while lobbyists get rich. But the forgotten men and women of Texas — the people who built the greatest state in America — know what it takes to make a living: hard work, sacrifice, and grit. My wife and I built our San Antonio business the same way, sweating payroll, stretching every dollar, and living within our means. That’s common sense. That’s Texas conservatism. I’ll fight alongside President Trump to bring back jobs, lower costs, and rebuild an economy that works for working families.Caring for Those Who Wore the UniformI’m a veteran, and my wife has served as a VA nurse practitioner. We’ve seen the best and worst of the VA. Veterans don’t need another speech or another layer of bureaucracy — they need results. Fast care, no red tape, no excuses. I’ll make sure Washington keeps its promises to every man and woman who wore the uniform.Defeating the Woke LeftI’ve faced terrorists in the Middle East and cartels on the border — and I’ve always come out standing. I know a threat when I see one, and the radical left is poisoning our kids and glorifying violence to silence conservatives. In Congress, I’ll fight alongside President Trump to defend faith, family, and freedom, and give America’s children the future they deserve.Protecting our Farmers and RanchersTexas farmers and ranchers feed America, and I’ll always have their back. I will keep fighting to hold the Mexican government accountable and ensure they deliver the water they owe our agricultural communities. I’ll cut red tape, stop foreign competitors from undercutting us, and make sure Washington never forgets who puts food on American tables. Supporting President Trump's America First AgendaCareer politicians have betrayed President Trump time and time again. I will be his wingman in Congress. That means securing our border, bringing manufacturing back home, and stopping communist China from ripping us off. While the elites sell us out, I will always put American workers and families first. America should never bow to global elites—we put our people first, period.Defending Law EnforcementI’ve fought terrorists and cartels, and I know what it takes to keep our communities safe. I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives for us every day. While the radical left still attacks them, I’ll make sure our officers have the resources they need to protect our families and restore law and order.American Energy DominanceTexas powers America, and I will fight to unleash our state’s energy potential. Together with President Trump, I’ll roll back radical green regulations and make sure Texans—not foreign dictators—control our energy future. Energy independence means lower prices, stronger national security, and more good-paying Texas jobs. That’s what I’ll deliver in Congress.Protecting Our SeniorsOur seniors worked hard and deserve to retire with dignity. I will fight to protect Social Security and Medicare from the radical left politicians who want to put their benefits at risk with wasteful spending and handouts for those who haven’t earned them. I’ll make protecting our seniors one of my top priorities in Congress so they can live with the security they’ve earned.

— Carlos De La Cruz's campaign website (November 14, 2025)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.