Damien Mockus

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Damien Mockus completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mockus' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-347521-2025-04-06\" id=\"heading-bio-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-347521-2025-04-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-347521-2025-04-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSmall Business Owner\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-347521-2025-04-06\" id=\"heading-key-message-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-347521-2025-04-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-347521-2025-04-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Uphold Needs, Wants and fight for those who Voted for me!</li><li>End Political Waste and Corruption at the Federal Level</li><li>Address and adherence to common needs, laws and ethics for Texans &amp; America</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-347521-2025-04-06\" id=\"heading1-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-347521-2025-04-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-347521-2025-04-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCommon sense approach with adhering to our Constitution and Rights\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-347521-2025-04-06\" id=\"heading2-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-347521-2025-04-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-347521-2025-04-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTo fight for those elected these politicians and not to cave to lobbyist\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-347521-2025-04-06\" id=\"heading3-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-347521-2025-04-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-347521-2025-04-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-347521-2025-04-06\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHave help train and coach people in their lives for 30 years now looking forward to helping Thousands more\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Damien Mockus completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mockus' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading-bio-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><p>I am a small business owner Gym Cypress. I’m running for office on behalf of the working class people. Especially trade workers, those effected by government shut downs and small business owners.\n</p><p>I’m a hard worker and have been since a young teenager. I’ve taken each job ever had with serious work ethic and staying devoted during each jobs tender.\n</p>\nI’m looking forward to gaining your confidence and your Vote in District 38 during the 2022 election.<p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading-key-message-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Jobs for the working class, trade workers, and those effected by government shut downs.</li><li>Against those in Government seeking additional power! against federal taxes, levy’s, liens on the working class and any Texans</li><li><p>Stronger Border protecting and better Covid and high risk disease education and treatment programs/government protocols</p></li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading1-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFor Texas District 38 I am mainly passionate about and active in seeking companies to move and or expand to our area in the Piney Woods. <br/><br/><br/>\n<p>Education overall especially newer at home or distant learning issues that have arises during 2020 and ongoing.<br/><br/>\nHealth &amp; Wellness, prevention medicine and better reform for disease outbreak, control, preventions and protocol. This is one the federal level and with Texas Medical Schools and Hospitals. Especially working with Sam Houston's State New Medical School in Conroe. <br/><br/>\nLookin into Police, Fire, EMS Military and 1st responders training and education, with the options of expanding training within our district (Texas 38th) for these who work in these fields. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nMost importantly passing a bill/law that is effective in finding jobs and support systems for those effected by the federal or local government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading2-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThomas Edison- childhood hero; because of his various inventions and dedication to his work.<br/><br/>\n<p>Ben Franklin-childhood hero; due over all life time achievements he had, I've hoped to follow!<br/><br/>\nGeorge Washington-childhood hero. I wanted to be a Marine as a boy because of Washington and other war heroes . <br/><br/>\n</p>\nMark Kline-my sensei. My late father taught me Karate as a child, Mark helped me perfect it and find meaning within my Martial Art.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading3-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes, Its a document and its called <br/><br/>\n<p>The US Constitution as Well as the Bill of Rights <br/><br/>\n</p>\nfor record its written \"WE THE PEOPLE\" not we the strong and powerful Government. Many in Washington either ignore this and it is the fundamental fact and reason our finding Fathers did what did to escapee the tyrants of England and unfair laws, Taxes that were and unfortunately still are enforced by our Federal Government. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading4-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLeadership, honestly and following through with promises\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading5-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWorking with people, my leadership within the community and most importantly my dedication to my job/position on hand. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading6-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\ttaking care of the District you are elected for! far to many politicians are involved in other States or in short sticking there noses where don't belong! \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading7-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy plan is to get more jobs and companies to commit to District 38 and the Piney Woods of east Texas. <br/>\nmy legacy as a trainer and gym owner have made its mark so now its time to repeat that on the Local level for Texans and the federal level as a Government Rep for the people within Texas District 38.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading8-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><br/>\r\nSpace Shuttle Challenger disaster 12\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading9-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI've had more jobs as a teenager then some in lifetime <br/><br/>\n<p>Paperboy 10yrs old , few months<br/>\r\nWas a garner helper 11-13 yes few summers<br/>\r\nPhone rep for Veterans 15 yes few months<br/>\r\nKmart 16-18 yrs<br/>\r\nPinkerton Security 18-20yrs<br/>\r\nUPS 20 yrs<br/>\n</p>\nIndependent Trainer since 1995\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading10-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tmy hearing loss! Being legally Deaf is one of the single most main things that has been a struggle, However at same time being hearing impaired is one thing that helped me grow and become who I am today. <br/>\r\nI've been picked on, picked last and blown off as a child and that had made me stronger when comes to helping others, especially those with limitations. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading11-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIf truly active Representatives act there true part then it’s the Representation of the American People\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading12-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNo. Plenty of them around, there is also certainly enough \"Lawyers\" who hold Political Office \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading13-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOur Nations Border controversy<br/>\n<p>Gun Rights <br/>\r\nGovernment and Democrat's that seek to strengthen government that must be stopped <br/>\r\nMedical and Medicine access, and policies that harm American People for right to choice medical insurance and care. <br/>\r\nCoal, Natural vs Renewed Energy bills and or laws that cost jobs that are effecting Texans and Texas. <br/>\r\nPolice Fire EMS Military Training and education, reform on education during disaster, disease outbake, or civil unrest. <br/>\n</p>\nSpace flight and rights for spacecraft and stations development and the building as well as implementation of these huge vessels into outer space. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading14-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes however not certain of them all as for there hundreds of them. But will be a committee that benefits the American people and or Texans. <br/><br/>\r\nFind it sad how much attention over seas committees get especially during times like we had past year and half now. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-104075-2021-04-20\" id=\"heading15-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-104075-2021-04-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-104075-2021-04-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-104075-2021-04-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes, far to many whom are in Government do nothing and get re-elected to begin with. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Mockus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 20, 2021.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><button class=\"btn btn-default showResponses text-center\">Show past responses</button><button class=\"btn btn-default hideResponses text-center\">Hide past responses</button></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: none\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tMarch 22 submission</p><div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading-bio-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><p>I am a small business owner Gym Cypress. I’m running for office on behalf of the working class people. Especially small business owners as well as any working Texans in district 38.\n</p><p>I’m a hard worker and have been since a young teenager. I take each job ever had with serious work ethic and staying devoted during each jobs tender. \n</p>\nI’m looking forward to gaining your confidence and your Vote in District 38 during the 2023 election<br/><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading-key-message-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li><p>Jobs for the working class</p></li><li>Against federal taxes, levy’s, liens on the working class and any Texans</li><li><p>Stronger Border protecting and better Covid and high risk disease education and treatment programs/government protocols</p></li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading1-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tEducation overall especially newer at home or distant learning issues <br/>\n<p>Health &amp; Wellness, prevention medicine <br/>\r\nPolice, Fire, EMS Military and 1st responders training and education <br/>\n</p>\nMost importantly jobs and support systems for those effected by government shut downs\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading2-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tThomas Edison- childhood hero <br/>\n<p>Ben Franklin-childhood hero<br/>\nGeorge Washington-childhood hero<br/>\n</p>\nMark Kline-my sensei\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading3-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tHard working and true to their words and promise \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading4-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tThe Miracle on Ice 1980 10<br/>\r\nSpace Shuttle Challenger disaster 12 <br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading5-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tPaperboy 10yrs old , few months <br/>\n<p>Was a garner helper 11-13 yes few summers <br/>\r\nPhone rep for Veterans 15 yes few months <br/>\r\nKmart 16-18 yrs <br/>\r\nPinkerton Security 18-20yrs<br/>\r\nUPS 20 yrs<br/>\n</p>\nIndependent Trainer since 1995 \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading6-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tIf truly active Representatives act there true part then it’s the Representation of the American People \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading7-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tNo. Plenty of them around\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading8-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tBorder controversy <br/>\n<p>Medical and Medicine access<br/>\nCoal, Natural vs Renewed Energy <br/>\nPolice Fire EMS Military Training and education <br/>\n</p>\nSpace flight and rights for spacecraft and stations development\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading9-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tYes however not certain of them all as for there hundreds of them \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-104075-2021-03-22\" id=\"heading10-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-104075-2021-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-104075-2021-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-104075-2021-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p><p><i><b>Note:</b> Mockus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on March 22, 2021.</i></p></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDamien Mockus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mockus' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Small Business Owner Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Uphold Needs, Wants and fight for those who Voted for me! End Political Waste and Corruption at the Federal Level Address and adherence to common needs, laws and ethics for Texans & America What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Common sense approach with adhering to our Constitution and Rights What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? To fight for those elected these politicians and not to cave to lobbyist What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Have help train and coach people in their lives for 30 years now looking forward to helping Thousands more\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\n\nDamien Mockus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mockus' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a small business owner Gym Cypress. I’m running for office on behalf of the working class people. Especially trade workers, those effected by government shut downs and small business owners. I’m a hard worker and have been since a young teenager. I’ve taken each job ever had with serious work ethic and staying devoted during each jobs tender. I’m looking forward to gaining your confidence and your Vote in District 38 during the 2022 election. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Jobs for the working class, trade workers, and those effected by government shut downs. Against those in Government seeking additional power! against federal taxes, levy’s, liens on the working class and any Texans Stronger Border protecting and better Covid and high risk disease education and treatment programs/government protocols What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? For Texas District 38 I am mainly passionate about and active in seeking companies to move and or expand to our area in the Piney Woods. Education overall especially newer at home or distant learning issues that have arises during 2020 and ongoing. Health & Wellness, prevention medicine and better reform for disease outbreak, control, preventions and protocol. This is one the federal level and with Texas Medical Schools and Hospitals. Especially working with Sam Houston's State New Medical School in Conroe. Lookin into Police, Fire, EMS Military and 1st responders training and education, with the options of expanding training within our district (Texas 38th) for these who work in these fields. Most importantly passing a bill/law that is effective in finding jobs and support systems for those effected by the federal or local government. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Thomas Edison- childhood hero; because of his various inventions and dedication to his work. Ben Franklin-childhood hero; due over all life time achievements he had, I've hoped to follow! George Washington-childhood hero. I wanted to be a Marine as a boy because of Washington and other war heroes . Mark Kline-my sensei. My late father taught me Karate as a child, Mark helped me perfect it and find meaning within my Martial Art. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Yes, Its a document and its called The US Constitution as Well as the Bill of Rights for record its written \"WE THE PEOPLE\" not we the strong and powerful Government. Many in Washington either ignore this and it is the fundamental fact and reason our finding Fathers did what did to escapee the tyrants of England and unfair laws, Taxes that were and unfortunately still are enforced by our Federal Government. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Leadership, honestly and following through with promises What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Working with people, my leadership within the community and most importantly my dedication to my job/position on hand. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? taking care of the District you are elected for! far to many politicians are involved in other States or in short sticking there noses where don't belong! What legacy would you like to leave? My plan is to get more jobs and companies to commit to District 38 and the Piney Woods of east Texas. my legacy as a trainer and gym owner have made its mark so now its time to repeat that on the Local level for Texans and the federal level as a Government Rep for the people within Texas District 38. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Space Shuttle Challenger disaster 12 What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I've had more jobs as a teenager then some in lifetime Paperboy 10yrs old , few months Was a garner helper 11-13 yes few summers Phone rep for Veterans 15 yes few months Kmart 16-18 yrs Pinkerton Security 18-20yrs UPS 20 yrs Independent Trainer since 1995 What is something that has been a struggle in your life? my hearing loss! Being legally Deaf is one of the single most main things that has been a struggle, However at same time being hearing impaired is one thing that helped me grow and become who I am today. I've been picked on, picked last and blown off as a child and that had made me stronger when comes to helping others, especially those with limitations. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? If truly active Representatives act there true part then it’s the Representation of the American People Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? No. Plenty of them around, there is also certainly enough \"Lawyers\" who hold Political Office What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Our Nations Border controversy Gun Rights Government and Democrat's that seek to strengthen government that must be stopped Medical and Medicine access, and policies that harm American People for right to choice medical insurance and care. Coal, Natural vs Renewed Energy bills and or laws that cost jobs that are effecting Texans and Texas. Police Fire EMS Military Training and education, reform on education during disaster, disease outbake, or civil unrest. Space flight and rights for spacecraft and stations development and the building as well as implementation of these huge vessels into outer space. If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Yes however not certain of them all as for there hundreds of them. But will be a committee that benefits the American people and or Texans. Find it sad how much attention over seas committees get especially during times like we had past year and half now. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes, far to many whom are in Government do nothing and get re-elected to begin with.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nNote: Mockus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 20, 2021.\nShow past responses Hide past responses\nMarch 22 submission Who are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a small business owner Gym Cypress. I’m running for office on behalf of the working class people. Especially small business owners as well as any working Texans in district 38. I’m a hard worker and have been since a young teenager. I take each job ever had with serious work ethic and staying devoted during each jobs tender. I’m looking forward to gaining your confidence and your Vote in District 38 during the 2023 election Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Jobs for the working class Against federal taxes, levy’s, liens on the working class and any Texans Stronger Border protecting and better Covid and high risk disease education and treatment programs/government protocols What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Education overall especially newer at home or distant learning issues Health & Wellness, prevention medicine Police, Fire, EMS Military and 1st responders training and education Most importantly jobs and support systems for those effected by government shut downs Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Thomas Edison- childhood hero Ben Franklin-childhood hero George Washington-childhood hero Mark Kline-my sensei What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Hard working and true to their words and promise What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The Miracle on Ice 1980 10 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster 12 What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Paperboy 10yrs old , few months Was a garner helper 11-13 yes few summers Phone rep for Veterans 15 yes few months Kmart 16-18 yrs Pinkerton Security 18-20yrs UPS 20 yrs Independent Trainer since 1995 What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? If truly active Representatives act there true part then it’s the Representation of the American People Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? No. Plenty of them around What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Border controversy Medical and Medicine access Coal, Natural vs Renewed Energy Police Fire EMS Military Training and education Space flight and rights for spacecraft and stations development If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Yes however not certain of them all as for there hundreds of them Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Note: Mockus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on March 22, 2021."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Mockus' campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Helping Seniors</b>\n</p><p>Address the needs of Rural areas of Texas such as Medical Access and/or medical specialist, access to Fiber Optic and high-speed internet and/or satellite cell phones especially for emergency use and personnel.\n</p><p><b>Protecting Medicare</b>\n</p><p>Medicaid presents related, but somewhat different challenges. As the dominant force in the health market with regard to long-term care, births, and persons with mental illness, it is the next frontier of welfare reform. It is simply too big and too flawed to be administered from Washington.\n</p><p>This is an agenda to improve healthcare, not just to manage its costs. We reject the Democrats’ approach of rationing inherent in Obamacare. We recognize the de facto rationing of healthcare caused by reduced access to doctors who increasingly opt out of participating in Medicare and Medicaid. We will not accept that or any other approach which denies care — or lowers its quality — for America’s elderly.\n</p><p><b>Creating Jobs</b>\n</p><p>Work with manufactures and distributors and convince them to relocate or create warehouses to stimulate the creation of new jobs and employment opportunities. Help small businesses recover and or obtain financial recovery from Government shutdowns during Covid-19 pandemic. Seeking tax breaks or forgivable loans and other relief opportunities for Small Business to regain loss profit during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fight any and all bills that taxes small to medium businesses in which said money goes either out of Texas, United States or helps to fund other countries.\n</p><p><b>Growing Our Economy</b>\n</p><p>The fundamentals necessary for economic growth are a stable currency, the enforcement of contracts, the security of property rights, the accuracy of information in the market, and above all, the freedom of individuals to enjoy the fruit of their labor and to negotiate freely with others to exchange their goods and services under mutually acceptable terms.\n</p><p>Republicans know how to fix an economy because we have done so many times before. Whenever we have reduced the tax and regulatory burdens on the economy, it has thrived and expanded. And whenever we have increased those burdens, the economy has withered and declined.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_5-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-5\">[5]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Damien Mockus' campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-6\"><a href=\"#cite_note-6\">[6]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Mockus' campaign website stated the following:\n“ Helping Seniors Address the needs of Rural areas of Texas such as Medical Access and/or medical specialist, access to Fiber Optic and high-speed internet and/or satellite cell phones especially for emergency use and personnel. Protecting Medicare Medicaid presents related, but somewhat different challenges. As the dominant force in the health market with regard to long-term care, births, and persons with mental illness, it is the next frontier of welfare reform. It is simply too big and too flawed to be administered from Washington. This is an agenda to improve healthcare, not just to manage its costs. We reject the Democrats’ approach of rationing inherent in Obamacare. We recognize the de facto rationing of healthcare caused by reduced access to doctors who increasingly opt out of participating in Medicare and Medicaid. We will not accept that or any other approach which denies care — or lowers its quality — for America’s elderly. Creating Jobs Work with manufactures and distributors and convince them to relocate or create warehouses to stimulate the creation of new jobs and employment opportunities. Help small businesses recover and or obtain financial recovery from Government shutdowns during Covid-19 pandemic. Seeking tax breaks or forgivable loans and other relief opportunities for Small Business to regain loss profit during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fight any and all bills that taxes small to medium businesses in which said money goes either out of Texas, United States or helps to fund other countries. Growing Our Economy The fundamentals necessary for economic growth are a stable currency, the enforcement of contracts, the security of property rights, the accuracy of information in the market, and above all, the freedom of individuals to enjoy the fruit of their labor and to negotiate freely with others to exchange their goods and services under mutually acceptable terms. Republicans know how to fix an economy because we have done so many times before. Whenever we have reduced the tax and regulatory burdens on the economy, it has thrived and expanded. And whenever we have increased those burdens, the economy has withered and declined. [5] ” —Damien Mockus' campaign website (2022) [6]"}]