

Sam Harless
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sam Harless
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 126
Incumbent
Yes
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
63%
2019
60%
2019
54%
2019
|80%
2019
|79%
2019
|86%, 77% (cum.)†
2019
|64%, 64% (cum.)†
2019
|63%
2019
|60%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
56%, 56% (cum.)†
2019
D
2019
21%
2019
0%
2019
|56%, 56% (cum.)†
2019
|D
2019
|21%
2019
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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