Kyle Kacal

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kyle Kacal


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Republican Primary Runoff


Race

State Rep., Dist 12


Incumbent

No


Links

Kyle Kacal websites
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EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, Political Science, 1992

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Ranch Management, 1993

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Allen Academy School Board, Board Member, Texas Farm Bureau

Board Member, Texas Beef Extension, Board Member

Texas Wildlife Association, Director

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Dade Phelan

Greg Abbott

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (5)

Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

Texas Association of Business (TAB) BACPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)

Dade Phelan (2020)

Ernest Bailes (2015)

Glenn Rogers (2020)

J.D. Sheffield (2020)

John Raney (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)

Charles Schwertner (2019)

Charlie Geren (2012)

Chris Decluitt (2013)

Conservative Republicans of Texas (2012)

Drew Springer (2014)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Garnet Coleman (2016)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2019)

League Of Conservation Voters (2014)

Texas Association of Community Colleges (2014)

Texas State Teachers Association (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate is ranked in this Rice University analysis of 2021 Texas State House members

Participated in Candidate Forum.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am opposed to the use of abortions under any circumstances.

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


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?

There are no circumstances in which the government should be allowed to shut down churches.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Public safety should always be a top priority. In order to combat terrorism we must support our law enforcement agencies from the local level to the state level. We must work to ensure that our agencies are adequately funded, and that we are consistently working to support them so that they can work to protect us from those that wish to do us harm.

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


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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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

I strongly oppose all vaccine mandates.


ECONOMY

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

As a small business owner I believe that we should always be looking for ways to lessen the burden on families and businesses. In 2019 I was proud to help provide 5 billion dollars in property tax relief. We need to reduce skyrocketing property taxes that are pricing Texans out of their homes and businesses.

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

I have a record of reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in the state budget. I am committed to passing balanced budgets that are fiscally responsible.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


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?

We have a legal immigration process here in the U.S. Anyone looking to come here, and become a member of our society should be welcomed so long as they go through the proper channels first.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Strongly Agree

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?

Aside from my ranching operation I also own a dynamic hunting business. I believe in the second amendment and have worked on pieces of legislation in the past that helped reduce the license to carry fee, allow open carry, and a constitutional amendment guaranteeing our right to hunt and fish.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

I believe in minimal government interference in the lives of Texans. Government should execute basic functions such as ensuring public safety, building and maintaining infrastructure, providing quality K-12 public education, and supporting free enterprise.

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).

Any further information can be found at: https://www.kylekacal.com/

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

I have never been convicted or penalized for sexual misconduct.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I am committed to helping protect rural Texans, and helping anyone, and everyone that I can.


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.

I was raised in the Catholic Church. Being raised a Catholic it had a positive impact on my life and I believe helped shape me into the man I am today. I attend Mass regularly, and serve on committees within the Church.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

In the last session I was a supporter of SB1 which helped to strengthen our election security. I will continue to look for other ways in which we can ensure that our elections are secure.


EQUALITY

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

Despite what some may want us to believe America is not a racist country. While we are not perfect we are the most free and compassionate country known to mankind.

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.

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

Strongly Agree

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