Chris Royal, U.S. House, Texas District 34

Chris Royal

Libertarian

Running for U.S. House, Texas District 34.

Background

Royal is an Army veteran (1982-1990) and teacher. He ran for this seat as an independent in 2024 but was disqualified; he is the 2026 Libertarian nominee. Positions below are from his 2024 Ballotpedia survey.

Occupation: Teacher; former attorney
Education: B.A., Southwest Missouri State University (1982); J.D., Kansas City School of Law (1990)
Hometown: Born in Kokomo, Indiana

Ballotpedia FEC filings

Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?

In his 2024 survey he named inflation as a central problem for Rio Grande Valley families.

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?

Supports voting down spending bills unless necessary, citing the national debt.

Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?

Supports U.S. energy independence.

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?

Supports Social Security benefits for seniors.

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?

Calls for enforcing existing immigration laws.

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?

Calls for stronger leadership against foreign threats.

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Israel and Gaza

What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?

In his 2024 Ballotpedia survey he criticized the pause of weapons shipments to Israel after Congress approved them.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?

No public position found.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?

In his 2024 Ballotpedia survey he objected to what he called "weaponization of the IRS, FBI and DOJ" against Christians and to the labeling of Catholics as extremists.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.