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David Flores

Republican

Private citizen

David Flores is a Republican business owner and former Pasadena city employee who has run twice for mayor of Pasadena and is making his first bid for the state House2. His campaign says he owns GS Advanced Industry, which handles construction, industrial and import-export projects4. His campaign lists property tax cuts, election rules, coastal insurance costs, public safety and school choice as his issues3.

Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign says he will cut property taxes rather than just slow their growth, use state budget surpluses to buy down local property taxes, cap appraisal growth and deliver permanent tax relief. (2026) source
  • Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign says he will require ID to register to vote, maintain strict voter ID laws, clean up voter rolls, increase transparency in vote counting and prosecute election fraud. (2026) source
  • Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign says he will back law enforcement, increase penalties for violent criminals, end soft-on-crime policies and stop what it calls radical bail reforms. (2026) source
  • School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familylow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign says he supports school choice options and parental rights in education. (2026) source
  • Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tolow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign says parents should be in charge of their children's education and that he will protect parental rights, ensure transparency in school curriculum and stop political indoctrination in classrooms. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Housing and growth, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • His campaign says he has been endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott5.
  • Told the League of Women Voters he is a lifelong resident of House District 144 with a background in global commerce6.
  • Won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for House District 144 unopposed; faces Democratic Rep. Mary Ann Perez on Nov. 3, 20261.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (6)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Texas House of Representatives District 144Ballotpedia
  2. 2026 Texas Primary Voter GuideHouston Chronicle
  3. IssuesDavid Flores campaign (David for Texas)
  4. About David FloresDavid Flores campaign (David for Texas)
  5. EndorsementsDavid Flores campaign (David for Texas)
  6. State Representative, District 144: David FloresHouston Voters Guide (League of Women Voters of Houston)