

Matt Schaefer
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Schaefer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Texas Tech U. Law School, Lubbock, J.D., 2005
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Finance, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy Reserve, Lieutenant Commander, 16
AFFILIATIONS
Green Acres Baptist Church, Lifetime of church attendance
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Rep. Dist 6, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2017
100%
2017
100%
2017
100%
2017
95%
2017
|100%
2017
|100%
2017
|100%
2017
|95%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (13)
Cathie Adams
Grassroots America
Greg Abbott
Lone Star Liberty
National Rifle Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Gov. Greg Abbott
Tx Right to Life
Empower Texans
Texas Home School Assoc.
Farm Bureau PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Chris Paddie
David Simpson
Giovanni Capriglione
Jonathan Stickland
Republican Women's Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (32)
Accountability First
Associated Builders and Contractors
Cathie Adams
Conservative Republicans of Texas
Craig Goldman
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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 able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
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
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
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in cases where the life of the mother is at stake and a choice must be made between saving the mother, or saving the child.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Sinful nature requires all men and women to be bound by a system of checks and balances. Our founders primarily believed in the God of the bible and looked to the bible for sources of inspiration.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a conservative Christian who believes that the we are saved by grace alone through faith alone when we repent and put our trust in Jesus. Faith in Jesus is the only way to be saved. I believe the bible is the inspired, inerrant word of God. I accept the Athanasian , Nicene, and Apostles creeds as sound expressions of biblical truth.
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.
Rice Jones University liberal / conservative rankings from 83rd, 84th, 85th legislative sessions.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Limit government and let the economy grow. Government should be an umpire and not a player in the economy. Cut taxes and regulation.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Repeal every word of Obamacare. Let the states have complete flexibility over Medicaid. Create price transparency for routine medical services which will in turn will bring down the cost of healthcare. Encourage the use of health savings accounts.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Limit government and let the economy grow. Government should be an umpire and not a player in the economy. Cut taxes and regulation.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
16 years as military officer, law degree, finance degree. 5 years of elected office.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@mattfortexas.org
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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