Bryan Slaton

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bryan Slaton


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Bryan Slaton websitesBryan Slaton phones Bryan Slaton emailFacebookX

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

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)

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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