BONDAR, PAUL

Running for US House

R

Policy Positions

Positions as of July 1, 2026, extracted from source websites.

Criminal Justice(4)

Supports capital punishment specifically for individuals convicted of pedophilia.

"Capital punishment for pedophiles"

Opposes reducing police authority; supports law enforcement and holding criminals accountable.

"Supporting our law enforcement and holding criminals accountable. Paul backs the blue and will fight for policies that keep our streets safe and punish those who break the law."

Supports criminal justice reform as a stated belief and policy priority.

"Criminal justice reform"

Bondar supports law enforcement and prioritizes backing law enforcement personnel to secure communities.

Reported in coverage

"As your representative, I will prioritize: Supporting law enforcement and border personnel; Holding federal agencies accountable for their responsibilities; Ensuring policies put American citizens and legal residents first."

Economy(12)

Opposes the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to hire foreign skilled workers.

"No more H1B's"

Opposes deficit spending and supports a balanced budget, warning that unchecked debt grows rapidly.

"I believe in a balanced budget. As debt takes root, it is a plant of rapid growth if left unchecked."

Supports balancing the federal budget and cutting wasteful government spending.

"Government spending is out of control. Paul will fight to balance the budget, cut wasteful spending, and ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely on behalf of Texas families."

Supports balancing the federal budget and cutting wasteful government spending.

"Paul will fight to balance the budget, cut wasteful spending, and ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely on behalf of Texas families."

Supports domestic agriculture and American-produced food, emphasizing that American farmers and ranchers should feed America.

"I believe in hard work, personal responsibility, and agriculture. American farmers and ranchers should feed America."

Supports lower taxes as a means to create jobs and economic prosperity.

"Lower taxes and free markets that create jobs and prosperity."

Supports ending the Federal Reserve, opposing the current central banking system.

"End the FED"

Supports policies that encourage small business growth and reduce regulatory burdens.

"We need policies that support small business growth, reduce regulations, and create good-paying jobs for Texas families."

Supports tax cuts as part of a pro-growth economic agenda.

"Paul supports tax cuts and pro-growth policies that unleash American entrepreneurship."

Supports small businesses and job creation for Texas families.

"Supporting small business and creating jobs for Texas families."

Bondar opposes excessive federal spending, criticizing his 2024 primary opponent's record of bipartisan spending votes.

Reported in coverage

"His platform centered on an America First agenda, opposing what he viewed as excessive federal spending and overreach, including Cole's support for Ukraine aid totaling billions... He positioned his insurance industry background as evidence of fiscal discipline, arguing against Cole's record of bipartisan spending votes."

Bondar supports championing small businesses and job creation as part of his economic platform for Texas.

Reported in coverage

"Bondar's platform for the district centers on conservative leadership tailored to Texas priorities, including fostering economic growth by championing small businesses and job creation to benefit local families."

Education(3)

Supports school choice as a way to give parents control over their children's education.

"Parents should have control over their children's education. Paul supports school choice, empowering teachers, and keeping schools safe while protecting parental rights."

Supports empowering teachers as part of his education platform.

"Paul supports school choice, empowering teachers, and keeping schools safe while protecting parental rights."

Supports protecting parents' rights, which typically includes parental control over education and curriculum decisions.

"Protect parents' rights"

Guns(3)

Strongly supports the Second Amendment, viewing it as foundational to all other rights.

"I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe that without the Second Amendment, we will not have the First Amendment."

Supports defending Second Amendment rights as a constitutional priority.

"Paul believes in free speech, religious freedom, the Second Amendment, and the rights of all Americans."

Explicitly supports Second Amendment rights as a constitutional and God-given right.

"We must defend the Constitution and our God-given rights. Paul believes in free speech, religious freedom, the Second Amendment, and the rights of all Americans."

Healthcare(3)

Opposes government-directed healthcare, preferring patient-doctor decision-making and competitive markets.

"Healthcare decisions should be made between patients and doctors, not government bureaucrats. Paul supports competitive markets, lower costs, and preserving quality care for all Texans."

Opposes government-controlled healthcare, favoring patient-doctor decision-making over government bureaucracy.

"Healthcare decisions should be made between patients and doctors, not government bureaucrats."

Supports competitive markets and lower costs in healthcare, implying preference for market-based alternatives over government-run programs.

"Paul supports competitive markets, lower costs, and preserving quality care for all Texans."

Immigration(4)

Supports secure borders as a core national security priority.

"A strong military and secure borders are essential. Paul supports our troops, maintains America's strength, and ensures our communities are protected from threats."

Supports securing the border as part of an America First agenda.

"I believe in putting American citizens first, securing our borders, defending our sovereignty, protecting free speech, and rejecting globalist policies that weaken our nation."

Bondar supports strong border enforcement, arguing an unsecured border enables cartels, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.

Reported in coverage

"An unsecured border is not compassionate, and it is not sustainable. It creates opportunities for cartels, human traffickers, drug smuggling, and criminal networks, while placing enormous strain on local communities and law enforcement. I believe: A nation has both the right and the obligation to control its borders."

Bondar supports legal immigration and argues that border security protects it by restoring order and fairness.

Reported in coverage

"Border security protects legal immigration by restoring order and fairness."

Social Issues(1)

Supports religious freedom as a constitutionally protected right.

"Paul believes in free speech, religious freedom, the Second Amendment, and the rights of all Americans."