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U.S. Representative, 21st Congressional District

Mark Teixeira

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 21st Congressional District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Retired
Campaign website
teixeiraforcongress.com

A former Major League Baseball player who was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2001, won three All-Star selections and five Gold Gloves, and won the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports expanding DOGE to cut federal spending.

    Issues — Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress

    Campaign website · Mark Teixeira for Congress · teixeiraforcongress.com

    “Expand DOGE to cut insane wasteful spending, rein in the Deep State, and grow the economy by putting taxpayers first.”
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Public safety

  • Supports securing the border and deporting undocumented immigrants.

    Issues — Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress

    Campaign website · Mark Teixeira for Congress · teixeiraforcongress.com

    “Fully secure the southern border, deport illegal aliens, and crush the cartels to keep Texans safe.”
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Education

  • Opposes DEI programs; supports parental rights in education.

    Issues — Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress

    Campaign website · Mark Teixeira for Congress · teixeiraforcongress.com

    “End radical woke indoctrination, defend parental rights, kill DEI, restore patriotic education rooted in American and Texas values.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports expanding Texas oil, gas and nuclear energy.

    Issues — Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress

    Campaign website · Mark Teixeira for Congress · teixeiraforcongress.com

    “Unleash Texas oil, gas, and nuclear to restore U.S. energy dominance and drive down costs for families.”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Supports congressional term limits.

    Issues — Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress

    Campaign website · Mark Teixeira for Congress · teixeiraforcongress.com

    “End the era of career politicians by enacting term limits and holding Congress accountable to the people.”
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  • Supports limiting voting to U.S. citizens.

    Issues — Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress

    Campaign website · Mark Teixeira for Congress · teixeiraforcongress.com

    “Make sure only U.S. citizens vote in elections and make it impossible to cheat.”
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