

Bryan Slaton
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bryan Slaton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Bachelors, 2000
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Masters, 2002
University of North Texas, Denton, Bachelors, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
Slaton Financial Services, Co-Owner, 12
National Federation of Independent Business, Field Representative, 1
Ethics & Political Economy Center, Vice President, 1.3
Campaign Financial Services, Owner, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Miss Texas Organization, volunteer, various positions, First Baptist Lewisville, AR
Youth Minister, River Hills Baptist Church, Youth Minister
First Baptist Griffith, IN, Youth Minister, Texans for Greg Abbott
Field Rep, Hunt County GOP, Member
Harvey Hilderbran for Comptroller, Field Rep, Tom Pauken for Governor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative - District 2, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2021
98%, 98% (cum.)†
2021
98%
2021
95%
2021
93%
2020
92%
2021
91%, 91% (cum.)†
2020-21
83%
2021
|100%
2021
|98%, 98% (cum.)†
2021
|95%
2021
|93%
2020
|92%
2021
|91%, 91% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2021
|16%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (8)
East Texans for Liberty PAC
Grassroots America: We the People
*Gun Owners of America - Texas
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Texas Conservative Party
OTHER (1)
*Texans for Toll-Free Highways
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Bob Hall (2020)
Conservative Republicans of Texas (2018)
Dan Patrick (2014)
Grassroots America - We the People PAC (2019)
Jonathan Stickland (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
American Federation For Children (2020)
Cathie Adams (2017)
David Simpson (2020)
Don Huffines (2020)
Empower Texans (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Houston Retired Firefighters Association (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate was 6th most conservative State House member according to Rice University 2021 analysis.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Biopic Pregnancies, Life of the mother is in jeopardy.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Biopic Pregnancies, Life of the mother is in jeopardy.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
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?
Abolish the Franchise Tax, and Abolish the property tax. Move to a consumption tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Abolish the Franchise Tax, and Abolish the property tax. Move to a consumption tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Texas Enterprise Fund
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Texas Enterprise Fund
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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
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?
Never
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
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.... And interested in D
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.... And interested in D
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Everything possible
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Everything possible
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
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
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who apply to come here using the legal application process
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who apply to come here using the legal application process
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus is King. We should seek to live like Him everyday.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus is King. We should seek to live like Him everyday.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Raise the penalty for voter fraud to a felony
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Raise the penalty for voter fraud to a felony
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In the instances it is a problem, yes. It causes division and can cause some to act out in violence towards others.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In the instances it is a problem, yes. It causes division and can cause some to act out in violence towards others.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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?
To protect the liberties of its citizens
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the liberties of its citizens
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).
https://index.texastaxpayers.com/legislative-sessions
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).
https://index.texastaxpayers.com/legislative-sessions
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?
I want to Abolish Abortion, Ban Gender Modification of children, Defend the Guard. And advance Conservative Policy in our Legislature.
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?
I want to Abolish Abortion, Ban Gender Modification of children, Defend the Guard. And advance Conservative Policy in our Legislature.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
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?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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