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


Links

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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


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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