

Phil King
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Phil King
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 61
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, B.A., 1981
Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, M.B.A, 1986
Texas A&M University School of Law, Fort Worth, J.D., 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Texas State Guard, Colonel, Current
Eggleston King, LLP, Attorney/Partner, Current
AFFILIATIONS
Weatherford College Education Foundation, Board of Trustees, Texas Conservative Coalition Reasearch Institute
Board of Directors, American Legislative Exchange Council, National Board of Directors
Grace House Ministries, Advisory Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Justice of the Peace, 1991-98
State Representative, 1999-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2019
100%
2019
96%
2012
90%
2019
94%, 89% (cum.)†
2019
86%
2019
73%, 82% (cum.)†
2019
72%
2019
67%
2019
65%, 65% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2019
|96%
2012
|90%
2019
|94%, 89% (cum.)†
2019
|86%
2019
|73%, 82% (cum.)†
2019
|72%
2019
|65%, 65% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
50%, 38% (cum.)†
2019
23%
2019
F
2019
0%
2019
|50%, 38% (cum.)†
2019
|23%
2019
|F
2019
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Texas Right to Life
Texas State Rifle Association
Texas Values Action
OTHER (9)
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas
Greg Abbott
*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas
*Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
Texas Association of Business (TAB) BACPAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
NFIB
Texas AGFUND
Texas Alliance for Life
NRA
TMPA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (59)
American Legislative Exchange Council (2013)
Barbara Nash (2010)
Brian Birdwell (2012)
Briscoe Cain (2019)
Bryan Hughes (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (32)
American Legislative Exchange Council (2009)
Bryan Hughes (2013)
Conservative Republicans of Texas (2012)
Craig Goldman (2009)
Dan Flynn (2013)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
American Association for Justice (2009)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (2014)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)
International Union of Police Associations (2014)
Ramon Romero Jr (2009)
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?
Only under those rare circumstances when the mother’s life is in immediate jeopardy.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our state budget is balanced.
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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government shall not regulate or interfere with religious practices. Everyone is free to practice their faith without government interference.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Competition, free market, transparency in billing and services.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Law and policy must be in place to manage immigration. Legal immigration should be encouraged and is a necessity to our growing economy. It must be controlled but be a process that is easily navigated by those seeking to immigrate and incorporate into American culture. We must have secure borders against human trafficking, drug smuggling, terrorism.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.
Strongly Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
There is one God. He created the heavens and earth and all that is in them. Man sinned and is separated from God. God sent his son, Jesus, to take our punishment on the cross, paying the penalty for our sins. Through Jesus we are offered eternal life. The Bible is the authoritative Word of God.
ABOUT YOU
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.
See my voting record in the Texas House. See my website: www.philking.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Current service in TX House. Have served in all three branches of government: Executive-15 years law enforcement, TX State Guard, Judicial-8 years Justice of the Peace, Legislative-TX Legislature. Attorney and small business owner. Husband, father, 6 children, 16 grandchildren.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
prohibition against possession by those who have committed serious crimes
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Pro-life, limited government, free markets
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism has existed throughout all time and must be opposed always. It divides, oppresses, and ultimately leads to violence.
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