Bobby Pulido

After the election · Original date not established

Pursue immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship

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Bobby Pulido says immigration reform will be his first priority when he takes office in January. He supports protections for DACA recipients and a pathway to citizenship, and plans to meet with lawmakers across the aisle to seek legislation he believes can pass. He says families in the Rio Grande Valley have told him they fear separation, but he has not specified who would qualify for citizenship or how the pathway would work.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

After the election · Original date not established

Immigration

Protect people covered by DACA

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Pulido said immigration reform would be his first priority when he takes office in January and called for protections for people covered by DACA. He connected the issue to Rio Grande Valley families who fear being separated and said he plans to meet with lawmakers across the aisle; he acknowledged that what can pass may differ from what he wants.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Education

Oppose private-school voucher schemes

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Bobby Pulido opposes voucher schemes that he says would divert money from public-school classrooms to private schools, arguing that strong public schools are critical to South Texas. He says students should have a fair chance regardless of their ZIP code and supports better teacher pay, reducing classroom overcrowding, and investing in skills training so students can prepare for future jobs or start businesses.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Healthcare

Keep and strengthen Medicare and negotiate healthcare and drug spending

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Pulido says Medicare is a promise and a critical safety net that should be kept and strengthened. He also supports negotiating better returns on spending for healthcare and prescription drugs, which he presents as a way to bring costs down. He frames these steps as part of making healthcare more affordable amid costs he says are burdening families and risks of rural hospitals closing.

Context: The campaign site does not specify how negotiations would work or what changes to Medicare he would pursue.

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Immigration

More migration vetting hubs in Central America

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Pulido supports establishing more vetting hubs in Central America to help bring order to migration. He links the hubs to creating a fairer, more reasonable path to legalization for people who want to come to the United States to contribute, and says American businesses need a reliable workforce. He presents this as part of an immigration system that is tough but fair and works for South Texas as well as the rest of the country.

Context: The campaign site does not specify how the hubs would operate or who would qualify for legalization.

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Agriculture & food

Fair markets and open trade for farmers and ranchers

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Pulido says farmers and ranchers need fair markets, open trade, and the freedom to work without relying on handouts. He opposes tariffs and trade wars, which he says drive up costs and close off opportunities. He supports agricultural policy that protects natural resources, supports rural families, and keeps safe, affordable, American-grown food available; he describes protecting farmers and ranchers as both good economics and a matter of national security.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Economy, taxes & work

Invest in skills and apprenticeships for higher-wage jobs

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Pulido says he wants to invest in skills and apprenticeships and support creating higher-wage jobs. He links these efforts to rewarding people’s hard work, keeping local talent in South Texas, and building the regional economy. He also supports investing in skills training so students are prepared for future jobs or to create businesses.

Context: The campaign site does not identify particular programs, funding, or eligibility requirements.

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Economy, taxes & work

Cut red tape for small businesses

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Pulido says he will focus on cutting red tape that he believes burdens small businesses. He identifies small local businesses, working families and entrepreneurs as the heart of the South Texas economy, and links this focus to giving people a fair chance to succeed.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Bobby Pulido

What they said 8

Pursue immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship

Protect people covered by DACA

Oppose private-school voucher schemes

Keep and strengthen Medicare and negotiate healthcare and drug spending

More migration vetting hubs in Central America

Fair markets and open trade for farmers and ranchers

Invest in skills and apprenticeships for higher-wage jobs

Cut red tape for small businesses