

Bill Zedler
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Zedler
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 96
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, MBA, 1967
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, BBA, 1965
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, 1st Lt., 1967-1969
AFFILIATIONS
Christ Chapel Bilble Church, Attending, Metroplex Women’s Clinic
Advisory Board, Heritage Alliance, Contributor
Texas Conservative Coalition, Member, Focus on the Family
Contributor, American Family Association, Contributor
National Rifle Association, Contributor- member, Texas Eagle Forum
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2011-Present
State Representative, 2003-2009
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Precinct Chair, 1990 ‘s
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2017
100%
2012
95%
2017
95%
2017
93%
2017
93%
2017
|100%
2017
|100%
2012
|95%
2017
|95%
2017
|93%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (10)
Grassroots America
Lone Star Liberty
National Rifle Association PVF
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texas Conservative Digest
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Texas Right to Life
Empower Texans
Young Conservatives of Texas
Texas Values Action
David Barton
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (38)
Brian Birdwell
Charles Lee Perry
College Republican National Committee
Dan Flynn
Eagle Forum
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (47)
Bass Family PACs
Brian Birdwell
Bryan Hughes
Cathie Adams
Conservative Republicans of Texas
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None other than cases like ectopic pregnancy where the unborn child will not become viable and the mother’s life is put at risk.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Encourage the free market to operate by keeping taxes low, limiting power in government, and keeping regulations reasonable & foreceable.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Promote free enterprise, limit the role of government, keep taxes low.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Open the healthcare insurance to the free market, subjecting insurance carriers to the anti-Trust laws, requiring transparency in pricing. Permit buying health insurance across state lines.
NATIONAL SECURITY
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
That mankind is born inherently sinful.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
While in college I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord & Savior. I believe that the Bible is the infallible and inerrant Word of God. That Jesus died and rose again & who so ever believes in Him shall have eternal life.
ABOUT YOU
I support using a party caucus to nominate my party's candidate for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, and I pledge to vote for my party's nominee.
Yes
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Since 1976 I have been working to promote and defend conservative principles of free enterprise, limited Government, limited taxes, & family values. While in the legislature my voting record supports this statement. I have consistently received high scores from every conservative organization that scores legislators. Furthermore, I am consistently rated as one of the top conservatives by those organizations that score members of the legislature.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Graduated with an MBA. Serving 2 years in the U.S. Army for 2 years - 1 of them in Vietnam, attaining the rank of 1st Lt. and earning An Army Commendation Medal. After completing my military obligation I had a long successful career in the Medical Industry. During my time in the legislature I have received awards from numerous organizations including Texas Right to Life, Empower Texans, Young Conservatives of Texas, Texans for Vaccine Choice, i Voter Guide, Grass Roots AMERICA-We the People, Republican Party of Texas, Texas Association of Business, Texas Chiropractic Association, Texas Hospital Assocoation, Texas Pediatric Association,
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Bill@billzedler.org; 817-478-7295
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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