Casey Gray

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Casey Gray


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 81


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

(Candidate did not provide)

WORK & MILITARY

US NAVY, SWCC / RANGER / FPJ, 8

US ARMY, RANGER, 5

CIA, GS, 10

AFFILIATIONS

Habitat for humanity, Volunteer, Saddles for soldiers

Director, Life without limbs, Advisor

AMERICAN Legion boys state, Volunteer, Boys Scouts of America

Father / Volunteer, Calvary Community Church, K-2 bible study teacher

Rock Church, K-2 volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

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iREP PAC

TEXAS CPAC

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

For medical purposes and to save the life of the Mother

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.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

There needs to be a simpler tax code that doesn't require a team of lawyers to decipher.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would eliminate many federal agencies that are useless and only exist for bureaucratic reasons.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

College is a choice and the tuition assistance and student loans should be reformed to protect the student. College debt is crippling and has become a system that takes advantage of those that don't understand the long term economic impacts of the complex loans.


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?

This a last resort option and I am not sure I would agree to doing so under any circumstance, nor do I see that it would be necessary.


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.) I believe that there are some limited circuimstances that GOV should be involved in health care. Private health care based on Capitalism is the best option,

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

NEVER. That is a personal issue that the Government should have no part of.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Reform our immigration system, our intelligence community and work vigorously with DoD to eliminate any threats that arise.

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 lived and worked in Israel. I know many of the issues first hand. BDS is not a viable solution to any of the problems.


IMMIGRATION

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?

Hard workers who intend to contribute to society and are willing to prove they will do so.


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

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.

Believer and servant to 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?

Using secured encrypted voter data and requiring in person voting that requires a government issued ID.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I do not believe so. I served in the US Military and everyone bleeds RED. We are all Americans.

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. However I believe we should be good stewards of the environment and hold people responsible for bad behavior and bad practices.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To be limited and only be involved where they are given authority by the Constitution.

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

Constitutional Conservative.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://odessaheadlines.com/2021/12/24/state-rep-candidates-gun-toting-family-christmas-photo-garners-social-media-attention/

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?

TEXAS FIRST. Reduction in Government and an increase in personal rights that are guaranteed by the US and TEXAS Constitutions


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

As long as the officers are operation within the law, they should be immune. If they break the law they should be held to a higher level of scrutiny.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

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

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