Jacques DuBose is a U.S. Navy veteran and nonprofit executive who lives in Boerne. He’s a former chairman of the Boerne Chamber of Commerce and served on the Boerne City Council. DuBose is in a crowded Republican primary to replace U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Dripping Springs), who is running for Attorney General instead of seeking reelection in 2026.
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1. Please tell voters about yourself.
I’m Jacques DuBose, a native Texan, Navy veteran, and proud resident of the Texas Hill Country, where I’ve lived since 2004. I’m 61 and have dedicated my life to service—first to our country and then to our community. I served 20 years in the United States Navy and am a disabled veteran. After retiring from the military, I spent two decades in executive leadership roles with nonprofits, including serving as Executive Director of the American Red Cross of the Texas Hill Country and Regional Director with the Wounded Warrior Project.
I served on the Board of the Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center. I currently serve on the Das GreenHaus Board and Teen Lifeline Collective Board. I am a strong advocate for the schools and serve as the PTO President. I later founded Mixx Consulting, a governmental affairs and business consulting firm. I hold a double Masters MBA and Public Administration and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. I’ve also served as Chairman of the Boerne Chamber of Commerce and have been honored as Nonprofit and Ambassador of the Year.
2. Briefly describe your top policy priorities.
My top priorities are securing our border, stopping the flow of fentanyl, restoring local control, and cutting federal bureaucracy. Border security is national security. We must enforce the laws already on the books and remove dangerous criminals who are in our country illegally. The fentanyl crisis has devastated families, including my own, and Congress must act decisively to stop this poison from crossing our border.
I strongly support returning education decisions to parents and local communities not Washington bureaucrats. Texans know what’s best for their children. I’ll fight to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, rein in wasteful spending, and promote pro-growth policies that support small businesses and job creators.
As a veteran, I’m deeply committed to improving access to mental health care, strengthening support systems for veterans, their families, and caregivers, and addressing the suicide crisis with real solutions—not empty rhetoric. My focus will always be service, accountability, and results for the people of District 21.
3. What should Congress be doing to rein in inflation and/or stabilize/boost the economy?
Inflation is driven by reckless federal spending, overregulation, and failed energy policies. Congress must get serious about fiscal discipline by cutting wasteful spending and balancing the budget. We should stop printing money and end policies that fuel inflation and hurt working families.
Congress must also unleash American energy by supporting domestic oil and gas production. Affordable energy lowers the cost of everything—from groceries to transportation. We should roll back burdensome regulations that stifle small businesses and discourage job creation.
Pro-growth tax policies, regulatory reform, and workforce development are essential to stabilizing the economy and restoring confidence. Texans work hard for their paychecks, and Congress should ensure Washington stops getting in the way of prosperity.
4. What should Congress be doing to reform immigration laws?
Congress must enforce immigration laws that already exist. A nation without borders is not a nation. We must secure the border immediately and end policies that incentivize illegal immigration.
I support mass deportation of individuals who are in the country illegally, with dangerous criminals removed first. The fentanyl crisis, human trafficking, and cartel activity are direct results of a failed border policy, and Americans are paying the price.
Congress should fully fund border enforcement, support our Border Patrol agents, and close loopholes that allow abuse of the asylum system. Legal immigration should be orderly, lawful, and in the best interest of the American people. Texas should not be forced to bear the burden of federal inaction.
5. At a time when the White House is asserting more control over national security and spending without Congress’ input, how would you handle disagreements over the division of power?
The Constitution is clear: Congress is a co-equal branch of government, not a rubber stamp for the executive branch. When the White House oversteps its authority especially on national security or spending—Congress must assert its constitutional role.
I believe in firm but respectful oversight. That means using hearings, the power of the purse, and legislation to check executive overreach. Disagreements should be resolved through the constitutional process, not unilateral action.
No president, regardless of party, should govern by executive fiat. Upholding the separation of powers protects liberty and ensures accountability. I will always defend Congress’s responsibility to represent the people and uphold the Constitution.
6. The past year has brought tremendous uncertainty to many Americans surrounding rising health insurance premiums and lack of access to medical care near their homes. What do you believe Congress should be doing to make health care affordable and accessible to residents in your state?
The Affordable Care Act has failed Texans. Premiums are too high, choices are too limited, and access—especially in rural areas—continues to decline. Congress should scrap the ACA and pursue patient-centered reforms that increase competition and lower costs.
I support President Trump’s healthcare approach, including lowering prescription drug prices, increasing transparency, and allowing patients more control over their care. We must expand access to care for veterans and improve mental health services, especially for those struggling with PTSD and suicidal ideation.
Healthcare decisions should be made by patients and doctors—not Washington bureaucrats. Congress must focus on affordability, access, and quality while reducing federal interference that drives up costs and limits options.
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