Ben Mostyn earned an associate's degree in applied sciences from Cochise College and a bachelor's degree in intelligence studies and a master's degree in political science from the University of Arizona.

Ben is a U.S. Army Veteran and also has experience in the Department of Defense (DOD).

Texas House of Representatives District 117 - Ballotpedia

Ben lost the 2024 race for the Texas House of Representatives District 117.

2026 Texas General Election

As a member of state legislature, Ben Mostyn will support: Tort reform, make changes to protect honest company’s from frivolous lawsuits; Prioritize small businesses over special interests and foreign governments.

Ben Mostyn For Texas — Issues

In response to a question about threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party, Mostyn wrote: “Very much so, and they need to be dealt with. I support manufacturing in Texas and decoupling critical industries not limited to: Pharmaceuticals, technology, energy, the Internet of Things, and so on.”

Voter Guide Profile for TX State Rep., Dist. 117 candidate - Ben Mostyn

As a member of the State Legislature, Ben Mostyn will support: Drilling to bring down the costs at the pump; Fixing the supply chain to get goods on the shelf and on tables; Legislation that brings down the cost of mortgages so families can better their lives.

As a member of state legislature, Ben Mostyn will support: Decrease capital gains tax; Decrease Estate tax; Decrease agency regulations and paperwork; Increase small business tax incentives/ tax relief.

Supports tort reform intended to protect companies from frivolous lawsuits.

Advocates for tort reform intended to protect companies from "frivolous" lawsuits.

Supports manufacturing in Texas and decoupling critical industries from China.

Wants manufacturing in Texas and decoupling critical industries from China.

Supports fixing supply-chain problems to improve access to goods.

Supports legislation to reduce mortgage costs.

Supports reducing agency regulations and paperwork.

Supports increasing tax incentives and tax relief for small businesses.

- Advocates for tort reform intended to protect companies from "frivolous" lawsuits.
- Wants manufacturing in Texas and decoupling critical industries from China.
- Supports drilling to reduce fuel costs.
- Supports fixing supply-chain problems to improve access to goods.
- Supports legislation to reduce mortgage costs.
- Supports decreasing capital-gains taxes.
- Supports decreasing estate taxes.
- Supports reducing agency regulations and paperwork.
- Supports increasing tax incentives and tax relief for small businesses.

Economy

Question: “I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.” Response: “Disagree. I do not support defunding the police, nor do I support an overfunded police force that creates a Police State.”

Here are some ways that Ben Mostyn will make San Antonio a safer place for families: End Cashless Bail in Texas, which allows careers criminals back onto our streets within hours of their arrest.

Here are some ways that Ben Mostyn will make San Antonio a safer place for families: Give the San Antonio Police Department the tools and training they need, so they can enforce the laws and keep our communities safe.

Here are some ways that Ben Mostyn will make San Antonio a safer place for families: Pass tough on crime legislation that punishes dangerous street gangs, putting them behind bars where they belong.

Opposes defunding police departments and police funding levels that create a "Police State."

Plans to provide the San Antonio Police Department with tools and training to enforce laws and maintain public safety.

Plans to pass legislation imposing criminal penalties on dangerous street gangs.

- Opposes defunding police departments and police funding levels that create a "Police State."
- Plans to end cashless bail in Texas.
- Plans to provide the San Antonio Police Department with tools and training to enforce laws and maintain public safety.
- Plans to pass legislation imposing criminal penalties on dangerous street gangs.

Public Safety

As of July 22, 2026, Ben Mostyn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Ben Mostyn believes in an education system that delivers results for San Antonio families. He will work with San Antonio schools to efficiently allocate resources that improve outcomes for our students. We can’t afford to simply throw money at the problem and hope everything improves.

Plans to work with San Antonio schools to allocate resources efficiently to improve student outcomes.

- Plans to work with San Antonio schools to allocate resources efficiently to improve student outcomes.

Education

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Ben Mostyn

- Supports drilling to reduce fuel costs.
- Supports fixing supply-chain problems to improve access to goods.
- Supports legislation to reduce mortgage costs.
- Supports decreasing capital-gains taxes.
- Supports decreasing estate taxes.
- Supports reducing agency regulations and paperwork.
- Supports increasing tax incentives and tax relief for small businesses.

- Plans to end cashless bail in Texas.
- Plans to provide the San Antonio Police Department with tools and training to enforce laws and maintain public safety.
- Plans to pass legislation imposing criminal penalties on dangerous street gangs.

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Ben Mostyn is from Texas. He has an associate's degree in applied sciences from Cochise College, a bachelor's degree in intelligence studies, and a master's degree in political science from the University of Arizona. He is a Christian.

Ben is a real estate agent. He previously served in the U.S. Army. He has also worked as a print model, actor, and standup comedian. He has owned several businesses and served as an executive for numerous companies. He is a certified master instructor for the Department of Defense and has taught at the collegiate level. 

Ben's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 117, is his first time running for public office.

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For Candidate Ben Mostyn on Issue economy: Supports decreasing agency regulations and paperwork.

Supports increasing small business tax incentives and tax relief.

Supports funding for highway and freeway construction to improve transportation of goods and services in San Antonio.

Aims to modernize the Business District to create an attractive environment for new jobs.

Supports fixing the supply chain to ensure goods are available on shelves and tables.

Supports legislation to lower mortgage costs to improve families' lives.

Opposes cashless bail in Texas, citing it allows career criminals back on the streets quickly after arrest.

Supports providing the San Antonio Police Department with the tools and training necessary to enforce laws and ensure community safety.

Supports tough on crime legislation that targets dangerous street gangs and aims to incarcerate them.

Supports designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations and using military force to combat drug trafficking.

Supports labeling drug cartels as terrorist organizations to enable military action against them.

For Candidate Ben Mostyn on Issue public-safety: Supports funding new technology for extensive surveillance to catch drug smugglers.

Supports expanding school choice through vouchers, emphasizing that families need affordable options for their children's education.

Supports raising pay for high-achieving teachers in Texas, leveraging the state's $32 billion surplus for historic assistance to educators.

For Candidate Ben Mostyn on Issue education: Supports implementing more security measures in schools and increasing access to mental health resources for students.

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