CORTEZ, JOSHUA

CORTEZ, JOSHUA

Running for US House

R

Policy Positions

Positions as of June 6, 2026, extracted from source websites.

Climate(1)

Champions local oil and gas production to ensure American energy independence from foreign nations.

"Champion our local oil, gas, farmers and ranchers to ensure America never relies on foreign nations for our energy or food supply."

Economy(1)

Supports empowering small businesses to build a stronger Texas economy.

"Build a stronger economy by empowering our small businesses, supporting local energy production, and working to ensure that Texans are first in line for job opportunities."

Education(2)

Supports expanding access to affordable trade and vocational training to prepare Texans for an AI-dominated economy.

"Increase access to affordable trade, and vocational training so every Texan can achieve the American Dream in an AI dominated economy."

Supports parental rights and giving parents the final say in their child's upbringing and education.

"Stand up for our parents and families who must always have the final say in their child's upbringing."

Healthcare(1)

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare for seniors with no benefit cuts.

"Protect Social Security and Medicare for our seniors. No benefit cuts, just real support and stronger retirement security for those who built our communities."

Immigration(1)

Supports permanently securing the border to protect against fentanyl and restore law and order.

"Fight for a permanently secured border, protecting our families from dangerous fentanyl, and restoring law and order."

Social Issues(4)

Opposes abortion, supports strong laws protecting the unborn, and opposes taxpayer funding for abortion.

"Defend every innocent life and support strong laws that protect the unborn. No taxpayer dollars for abortion just life-saving care for mothers and babies."

Candidate identifies with pro-life causes through family involvement in Texas Pro-Life causes, indicating opposition to abortion.

"his family's involvement in the Republican Party of Texas, Texas Pro-Life causes, and Texas Federation of Republican Women"

Candidate identifies with pro-life causes through family involvement in Texas Pro-Life organizations, suggesting opposition to abortion.

"A proud lifelong Republican with strong Christian values, Josh has longstanding ties to the region's conservative grassroots, including through his family's involvement in the Republican Party of Texas, Texas Pro-Life causes, and Texas Federation of Republican Women."

Candidate is endorsed by Personhood Texas and has family involvement in Texas Pro-Life causes, indicating opposition to abortion.

"Josh has longstanding ties to the region's conservative grassroots, including through his family's involvement in the Republican Party of Texas, Texas Pro-Life causes, and Texas Federation of Republican Women."