Sam Harless

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Sam Harless


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 126


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Sam Harless websites Sam Harless emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

Sam Houston State Un, Huntsville Texas, No, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

Fred Fincher Motors, Co-Owner, 12 Years

SJH Investments, Owner, 25 Years

SJH Real Estate, Owner, 5 Years

AFFILIATIONS

The Pearl Fincher Museum, Board Member, The Centrum

Supporter, Northwest Assistant Ministries, Supporter

The Lone Star College System, Supporter, Life Time Member HLSR

Harris County Constable Prec 4, Advisory Board Memeber 12 Years

Harris County Sheriff's Office, Advisory Board Mmeber, Champions Forest Baptist Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Rep Dist 126, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

non

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2019

|

80%


2019

|

79%


2019

|

86%, 77% (cum.)


2019

|

64%, 64% (cum.)



2019

|

60%




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

56%, 56% (cum.)


2019

D


2019

21%


2019

0%

2019

|

56%, 56% (cum.)


2019

|

D



ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

Huck PAC

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Texas State Rifle Association

OTHER (10)

C Club of Houston

Greg Abbott

HRBC, Houston's Premier Business Coalition

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas

*Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Commissioner Jack Cagle

Costable Mark Heran

Congressman Dan Crenshaw

Govenor Greg Abbott

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Charlie Geren (2008)

Jared Patterson (2019)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

Republican Women's Organizations (2020)

State Republican Party Organizations (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Capital Leadership Fund (2018)

Dan Patrick (2018)

Drew Darby (2018)

John Cyrier (2020)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)


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

American Federation of Teachers (2018)

Association of Texas Professional Educators (2018)

International Union of Police Associations (2018)

Texas Parent PAC (2018)

Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

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?

Rape, incest or the life of the mother.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure 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

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

In Texas where I am elected and serve we have a balanced budget.


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

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government should stay out of the church business and people should be free to worship where they choose.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Reduce cost of health care and prescriptions.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those that do it lawfully.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.

Strongly Agree

I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that God gave his only son to forgive us of our sins. We are all created equal in the eyes of God.


ABOUT YOU

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.

I think the government should be limited in our very day business. and the government should be responsible in how they spend our money.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I currently hold the office of State Rep Dist. 126 and l have shown the ability to serve the people at a high level. I serve because I love the community and serve all the people of the district.

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

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I have lived in the community in which I serve for 43 years. It's my home and I love it and only want the best for it.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Restrict those that are mentally ill.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

I am elected. 1. Property tax reform 2. School finance reform 3. Flood mitigation

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

No, we just need to be more acceptive and inclusive.

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