Texas congressional candidate Bobby Pulido has a record that includes public support for open bathroom access for transgender people, a string of past social posts and performances that critics call explicit, and comments about dual national identity that have drawn scrutiny from voters and opponents.
Bobby Pulido told attendees in Gonzales, Texas that he “supports trans individuals using the bathroom of their choice,” a remark that immediately became a flashpoint in the campaign. That line is now central to the debate over his judgment and the kind of policies he would back if elected to represent Texas’ 15th District.
For Republicans and many conservative voters the idea of opening women’s restrooms to biological men is not a minor policy disagreement, it is a threat to privacy and safety. Pulido’s statement revived those concerns and pushed his personal history — not just his positions — into the spotlight.
Reporting and archived posts tie Pulido to a pattern of online behavior critics call inappropriate for someone seeking public office. In 2023 he posted a concert photo that later was removed, shared links to pornographic sites on X, and wrote that “it’s impossible to have Twitter and not watch porn” in a now-deleted post.
That pattern is not limited to social media. Multiple episodes have been circulated alleging explicit conduct, including one incident in which he apparently exposed himself and urinated on President Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. These episodes have fueled questions about personal conduct and temperament.
Pulido also stirred controversy years ago with a music video, where he played several characters who simulated lewd acts and crossdressed. The video provoked a media firestorm at the time and remains a touchstone for critics who argue that past behavior reflects on present fitness to serve.
His rhetoric on other topics has also raised eyebrows. He has publicly labeled President Trump and his supporters racist and attacked police officers with profanities in Spanish, adopting the kind of confrontational tone that many conservatives see as divisive. Opponents point to those comments as evidence he would bring a polarizing style to Congress.
Questions about Pulido’s national loyalty have been part of the conversation as well. He has described himself as a “winter Texan” and a “summer Mexican,” and has spoken about seeking dual Mexican citizenship, telling a Mexican outlet, “I’m going to be Mexican because I want the same Mexican passport you have.”
Outside money has poured into his campaign, with more than $1 million coming from groups that want to see him elected to Congress. He is set to face Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in the general election this November, turning this district into a high-stakes battleground for cultural and political values.
Republicans say Pulido’s record — from social posts and past performances to provocative statements on identity and law enforcement — raises real questions about judgment and priorities. Voters in the district are now weighing whether his history and positions align with the values and security concerns they expect from a member of Congress.
