
Rodney Anderson
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rodney Anderson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 105
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, BBA, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Alliant National Title, Senior Vice President, 6
Commerce Title, Vice President, 5
Sierra Title of North Texas, President, 2
Chicago Title, Vice President, 11
AFFILIATIONS
Grand Prairie Rotary, Member, Irving Cares
Donor, YMCA, Board Member
Boy Scouts of America, Den Leader and Friends of Scouting Member, Lifeline Shelter for Families
Donor and Fundraiser, Grand Prairie United Charities, Board of Directors
Irving AMBUCS, Member, Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Cathie Adams
National Rifle Association PVF
Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom
Texas Eagle Forum
Texas Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Texas Right to Life
Texas Municipal Police Association
Texas Association of Business
Texas Alliance for Life
NRA Political Victory Fund
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
John Frullo
Kelly Hancock
Kenneth Sheets
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
National Federation of Republican Assemblies
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (34)
Accountability First
Conservative Republicans of Texas
Don Huffines
Drew Darby
Eagle Forum
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Association for Justice
General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania
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?
When the mothers life is in immediate danger.
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
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
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?
It is not the proper role of government to be the nations healthcare provider. Removing government red tape and regulations would allow the marketplace to come to equilibrium.
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?
The best way to continue to keep unemployment low is to have a regulatory system that allows businesses to create jobs. The government does not create jobs, but should keep regulations to a minimum to allow industry to thrive.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should foster a regulatory system that allows for businesses to invest in property, plants, equipment, and people. Keeping taxes low and regulatory intervention low allows companies to grow and to hire new employees.
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
The Journal of the Texas House shows every vote I have cast in the 3 legislative sessions where I served.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
The experience of three legislative terms has made be a better legislator. It has taught me to really listen to constituents who have issues with state government. The ability to listen and the willingness to be accessible to the constituents of HD105 is what makes me the right person for this position.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@rodneyanderson.org
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No Answer.
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 Constitution was carefully drafted to clearly define the boundaries of the federal government. They realized human nature causes those in power to seek more power and control in a never ending cycle as evidenced by the monarchy's in place throughout much of Europe at the time. The Constitution is meant to LIMIT the powers of the federal government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I accepted Christ at the age of 6 at the First Free Will Baptist Church. To this day, I still have a strong relationship with this church even though my family and I now attend Walnut Ridge Baptist Church.
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