

James White
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James White
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 19
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, Ph.D., 2012
Prairie View A& M University, Prairie View, M.Ed, 2000
Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, B.S., 1986
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, Captain, 1986-92
Golden Pines, Forestry, 2011-present
Woodville ISD, Teacher, 2007-2011
Livingston ISD, Teacher, 2005-2007
AFFILIATIONS
Hillister Baptist Church, Member, National Rifle Association
Member, Texas Republican Party, Member
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, Member, Boy Scouts of America
Member, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Member, Texas Farm Bureau
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2011-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Georgia - State Rep, 1992
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2012
90%
2017
86%
2017
82%
2017
73%
2017
68%
2017
|100%
2012
|90%
2017
|86%
2017
|82%
2017
|73%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association PVF
Texas Right to Life
Texas Values Action
LIBERAL (1)
Texas AFL-CIO
OTHER (1)
Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Texas Right to Life
NFIB
TEXPAC
West Texans for Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (32)
Angie Chen Button
Barbara Cargill
Brian Babin
Charles Lee Perry
Cole Hefner
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (21)
Brian Babin
Conservative Republicans of Texas
Dan Patrick
David Simpson
Empower Texans
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates)
International Union of Operating Engineers
Sierra Club
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?
Never
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?
Liberty; freedom. Allow risk takers (entrepreneurs) to allocate captial to produce goods and services in an environment of low taxes, less burdensome and cetain regulatory environment, civil court system that is focused on justice not jackpots for trial attorneys, and sound infrastructure.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Facilitate freedom: Provide low rax rates; prevent lawsuit abuse; ensure a less burdensome and certain regulatory environment; prmote sound public infrastructure (roads & bridges. Not toll roads)
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?
Freedom for individuals to choose with advisement from their doctor. In other words, repeal the ACA
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 man is of the Fallen Nature and the separation of powers and federalism would limit most avaricious tendencies of elected officials, while allowing maximum opportunities for the common good to prevail
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am sinner and fall short of the Glory of God and daily I need salvation through the sacrifice on the Cross by Jesus on Calvary. The most indispensible inalienable right is Life and the most critical constitutional right is religious liberty because it encompasses free speech, free assembly, and free conscious.
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.
Endorsements from the Texas Right To Life; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); high ratings from TURF, NRA, & TSRA
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
6 years as an US Army Infantry officer, 17 years as a public school teacher; basketball/football coach, husband, rancher
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Jamesearlwhite@hotmail.com 281.658.0540
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
When I began this journey in 2010, I started from the premise that every Texan is created by God in His image. Therefore, desiring to lead God’s people comes with responsibilities and consequences. I am honored to serve the Texans in Hardin, Jasper, Polk, Tyler, & Newton counties
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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