

Phil King
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Phil King
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 10
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 Davis, LLP, Attorney/Partner, Current
Fort Worth Police Department, Captain, 1974-1989
AFFILIATIONS
Weatherford College Education Foundation, Board of Trustees, Texas Conservative Coalition Reasearch Institute
Chairman, 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, 1999-2022
State Senator, 2023-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (7)
Texas Right to Life
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
Life PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Human Coalition Action
OTHER (1)
Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (89)
Brent Hagenbuch (2024)
Greg Abbott (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
Republican Women's Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (77)
PSEL PAC (2024)
Cody & Tara Campbell (2023)
Defend Texas Liberty (2023)
Don Woodard Jr. (2023)
Family Empowerment Coalition PAC (2023)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Union of Police Associations (2002)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)
Texas Sands (2024)
American Association for Justice (2023)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2023)
San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners Association (2022)
International Union of Police Associations (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate 9th most conservative in the 2023 Rice University analysis.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only under those rare circumstances when the mother's life is in jeopardy.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
High minimum wages reduce jobs and cause employee layoffs. The minimum wage should not be increased and should be free market driven.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccination should always be a personal choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is our strongest ally in the world. It is the only true democracy in the Middle East. Israel is an essential partner in our national security. Lastly, Americans have a strong Judeo-Christian heritage with Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Jesus who on the cross took upon himself the penalty for my sins. The Bible is the inspired and inerrant word of God. My relationship with God through Jesus Christ is the most important thing in my life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I authored and passed the legislation establishing Texas photo ID requirement.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism divides a people and their culture. It is something we must be vigilant to address. (By the way, CRT/DEI creates and fosters racism.) Jesus made it pretty simple—treat others the way you want to be treated. The Constitution intends that we judge everyone as an individual, not as a group, as individuals created in the image of God.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A & C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide a framework in which people can raise their families, worship without interference, prosper as their commitment and talent affords. Government is to provide a structure in which the free market can operate. It should provide accessible courts for resolution of disputes, secure enforcement of penal laws and provide for the national defense. The government should provide a system whereby projects for the common good may be sought such as roads, water and utilities.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None beyond keeping criminals from possession of weapons.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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