Phil King

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Phil King


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 61


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Phil King websites FacebookX

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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

50%, 38% (cum.)


2019

23%


2019

F


2019

0%

2019

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50%, 38% (cum.)



2019

|

F


ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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