Justin Holland
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
Justin Holland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 33
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, MS, 2008
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, BA, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
Regal Realtors, Broker Associate & Owner, 2013 - Present
Med-Tech Construction, Inc., Corporate Director, 2013
Homebank Texas, Vice President, 2010 - 2013
American National Bank of Texas, Credit Analyst II, 2007 - 2009
AFFILIATIONS
Rockwall Rotary Club, Member, Helping Hands Community Circle
Director, Rockwall County Republican Men's Club, Member
City of Heath Economic Development Corp., Past Director, Lake Ray Hubbard Ducks Unlimited
Committee, Leadership Rockwall, Class of 2014
Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, Inc., Past Director, Rockwall County Sheriff's Posse
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Heath City Council - Place 2, 2011 - 2016
Texas House of Representatives, 2017 - Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2020-21
100%
2021
100%
2021
90%
2019
94%, 88% (cum.)†
2021
84%, 80% (cum.)†
2019
80%
2021
78%
2021
70%
2020-21
|100%
2021
|100%
2021
|90%
2019
|94%, 88% (cum.)†
2021
|84%, 80% (cum.)†
2019
|80%
2021
|78%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
50%, 32% (cum.)†
2021
7%
2019
F
2019
0%
2019
0%
2019
|50%, 32% (cum.)†
2021
|7%
2019
|F
2019
|0%
2019
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (8)
Texas Right to Life
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA PAC)
*Texas Values Action
Greg Abbott
LIBERAL (1)
*Texas Parent PAC
OTHER (8)
*Texas Association of Business (TAB) BACPAC
Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND
Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC)
*Texas Municipal Police Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund
Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND
Texas Right to Life
Congressman Van Taylor CD3
Congressman Pat Fallon CD4
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (16)
Brooks Landgraf (2020)
Glenn Rogers (2022)
Greg Abbott (2015)
Jared Patterson (2019)
John Lujan (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)
Briscoe Cain (2021)
Capital Leadership Fund (2019)
Chris Paddie (2021)
Dade Phelan (2022)
Dan Flynn (2016)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
AEE Action Fund (2020)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2022)
American Federation of Teachers (2016)
Association of Texas Professional Educators (2022)
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
The candidate was the 17th most conservative State House member according to Rice University 2021 analysis.
During 2021 Regular Legislative Session, one of 21 Texas House members who voted FOR HR4, Amendment 10, which would have provided greater transparency on lawmaker actions by requiring record votes in committees.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None, only when/where the life of the mother is endangered
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
On a state level, we have taken steps to increase transparency and helped address Texans property taxes. The Property Tax Relief legislation passed during my time in the House will save homeowners thousands over the lifetime of their home. While these recent enacted pieces of legislation were positive steps, we need to continue to seek more transparency in the system and address Texans property taxes. With the record of inflation we've seen in the country over the passed year, and home values on the rise at record levels, the Legislature needs to do everything it can, like increasing the Homestead Exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 during the 3rd Special Session, to relieve Texans property taxes to avoid taxing people out of their homes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
During my first three terms in the Texas House, this most recent session as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have voted to pass a balanced budget. In addition to passing a balanced budget every session I've been in the Texas House, I have worked to add billions of dollars to the rainy day fund over my tenure, and this passed session as a member of the Texas House Appropriations Committee, oversaw Texas doubling the amount of appropriations for border security operations to address the humanitarian crisis at our border. During the 87th Legislative Session I co-sponsored SB 1336 by Senator Hancock which caps the growth of state appropriations to the population plus inflation figures for the biennium. My conservative budgeting approach, which my voting record backs up, will continue to be imperative as we navigate outside pressures facing the Texas economy.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None, during the 87th Legislative Session I Coauthored House Bill 1239 which prohibits any elected official from having the authority to close a house of worship. Additionally, I Coauthored and voted for House Bill 525, which establishes religious organizations as "essential" in state law. Adding further protections for the right to worship in an emergency or disaster. Finally, I was a Cosponsor on SJR 27 which gave Texas voters the opportunity to strengthen religious freedom in the state by amending the state Constitution to include a ban on local officials closing houses of worship. Voters overwhelmingly approved this proposition this past November
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C, Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Maintain strong military and armed forces leadership. Remain the leader of the free world. One Nation Under God.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Complete a physical barrier at the Southern Border of Texas and other border states.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any law abiding citizen seeking to enter United States and become a productive member of our society should be allowed to enter our country legally. In my first two sessions, I have voted each time to dedicate $800 million to border security. The rampant crime, from drug smuggling to human sex trafficking, that takes place along our border via illegal immigration is neither compassionate or in the best interest of public safety. As a state legislator, I cannot make immigration reforms for who is allowed to immigrate to our country, that is the role of a federal representative, what I can do, and pledge to continue doing, is dedicating the proper resources to our state law enforcement agencies to ensure they can continue to protect our southern border. Keeping the crime and violence out of our great state.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
There are two genders. Male and Female.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Texans rejected the philosophy that one race or sex is better than another or that someone, because of their race or sex, is innately racist, oppressive or sexist. Parents want their students to learn how to think critically and not be indoctrinated by the narrative that American history is rooted in racism.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Sinner. Saved by the Grace of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
During the 2nd called Special Session of the 87th Legislature, I Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 1, The Texas Election Integrity Act. SB 1 ensures that every Texan can trust the outcome of every election in the Lone Star State. It increases transparency and ensures the voting rules are uniform in every county across the state, making it easy to vote and hard to cheat. Establishes Uniform Statewide Voting Hours. Strengthens Verification of Mail-In Ballots. Expands Hours for Early Voting. Ensures no election machine is connected to the internet, which increases security.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism exists in America. It is up to parents or other family members and life mentors to teach children and young adults that all people are precious and valuable in the eyes of God, our creator. 1 Corinthians 12:13 “For we were all baptized by one spirit”. 1 John 2:11 “But anyone who hates a brother or a sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness.” 1 Samuel 16:7 “For the Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
My belief is that the role of government is what the Founders laid out in the Preamble of the US Constitution. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Voting record through 3 regular sessions and 4 special sessions in the Texas House
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in the Texas Legislature outside of being a husband and father. I appreciate the opportunity to serve and look forward to making a lasting impact in the coming session.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment guarantees our right to keep and bear arms. That said, I do support restrictions against persons who have violated their social contract with society, such as violent criminals, those found mentally ill by a court of law, and felons. During the 87th Legislative Session I authored House Bill 2622, the Texas 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State Act, which will prohibit state resources from enforcing any new Federal gun control mandates in the State. I also voted for House Bill 1911 during the 87th Legislative Session which provides for the Permitless Carry of firearms in Texas.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
