Kyle Biederman

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kyle Biederman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 73


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Kyle Biederman websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

University of South Florida, Tampa, Business Management, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

Biedermann's Ace Hardware, Owner, 30

AFFILIATIONS

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2016-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

N/A

N/A

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (12)

Cathie Adams

Central Texas Republican Assembly

Grassroots America

National Rifle Association PVF

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Texas Values Action

Texas Right to Life

Grassroots America We The People

Texas Home School Coalition

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Greg Abbott

Republican Women's Organizations

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Jeff Leach

National Right to Life Committee


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?

It should never be allowed. I believe God is the Creator of life, and it is not our place to decide when it begins or ends.


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?

Fostering a strong economy, and reducing the influence and control of government regulation.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Any economic growth is created by the private sector, not government. The best way to boost the economy is to get government out of the way, and reduce regulatory and tax burdens.


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?

More competition, more choices for coverage, and less regulation. The government needs to be kept out of healthcare.


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?

The Founders knew and understood human depravity, that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and that there must be checks and balances in place to reign in our sinful nature.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born again Christian, and I believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God.


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.

I was ranked the 8th most conservative State Representative by an independent Rice University study. https://www.tribtalk.org/2017/06/09/the-2017-texas-house-from-left-to-right/ Received A+ ratings from organizations like Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and Texas Right to Life, and have been endorsed by conservative organizations from across the state: Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Texas Right to Life Texas Home School Coalition Texas Values Action Texas State Rifle Association Texans for Toll Free Highways West Texans for Life I was a founding member of the Texas Freedom Caucus, a group of 12 of the most conservative legislators in the state who fought for faith, freedom, and family throughout the course of session.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have owned and operated Biedermann's ACE Hardware for over 30 years, and my wife and I are active community members. Because of the success of my business, I have been able to serve as a full time representative for Gillespie, Kendall, and Comal counties. My first session as your State Representative was very effective, and we fought hard to protect our conservative values. It was an honor to serve you.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

kyle@kylefortexas.com 830-998-7111

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Promises made. Promises kept. I did what I said I was going to do in my last campaign, and have been honored to serve you as your State Representative.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Disagree


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.

Disagree

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