After much prayer and support I am your 75^th District Republican State Representative candidate. Thank you so much for your vote and support in the primary.

Now comes the tough part, the general election. As you know, it is difficult to overturn an incumbent, but please remember that every incumbent state representative in El Paso has been defeated.

 Historically El Paso has been under represented-that is to say trivial bills have been passed to improve El Paso or its people. I ask you to please do the research and ask the following tough questions about your representative and you will come to the same realization as I.

1.    What has he done?
2.    When did he do it?
3.    Is your life better for what he did?
4.    Is El Paso or Texas a better place for the contributions he made?

 We are at a pivotal point in El Paso when leadership has never been more important. After serving in the United States Navy for 20 years, I turned my attention to improving the lives of others as an educator. My values reflect a devotion to God, duty, honor and country. After serving around the world and witnessing areas of strife, it deepened my commitment to these very principles and ideals.

I ran upon listening to the people speak of the “brain drain” and how few opportunities exist in El Paso. I have heard first hand from some very prominent individuals almost a rally cry that says, “He is a good guy but he has been ineffective.” Coupled with the fact that should he win he becomes vested and your taxes will go up to pay for his retirement pension.

 Why vote for Charlie Garza? El Pasoans need a person who is more engaged in people’s lives, will demand transparency in government spending and decision-making, and more inclusive discussions. We must commit ourselves to fight for principled solutions to tough challenges and work to implement a clear vision for better schools, lower taxes, more jobs, and a brighter future.

 I pray that you will place the candidate who you know in your heart will do a better job because El Paso will never assume a prominent State role until your representative’s issues become yours and I will work diligently to ensure that.  I ask for your support to bring my "CAN DO" work ethic to the state level.

May God Bless You,

Carlos "Charlie" Garza

"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked
 in  this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond
 with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:

"I served in the United States Navy."

President John F. Kennedy



Chief, United States Navy (Submarines) , (Retired) 1979-1999