Avila is a former special agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement who survived an ambush by a Mexican drug cartel that resulted in the death of another agent. He ran unsuccessfully for Texas Land Commissioner in 2022, finishing fifth in an eight-person race. On his website, he stresses the need for stronger border security, support for the Second Amendment and balancing the federal budget.
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