Cody Harris

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Cody Harris


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 8


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Cody Harris websites Cody Harris emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, B.S., 2006

WORK & MILITARY

Liberty Land & Ranch, Broker, 5

Harris Insurance Group, Owner/Agent, 1

United Country - Texas Land & Ranch, Broker, 3

United Country - Southland Realty, Associate Broker, 4

AFFILIATIONS

First Baptist Church of Palestine, Deacon, YMCA of Palestine

Board President, Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce, Vice President

Palestine Young Professionals Network, President, Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL)

Class XV, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, Trustee

Palestine Association of Realtors, Board Member & Realtor of the Year, Realtor's Land Institute

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2019-2021

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2019

|

100%


2019

|

95%


2019

|

91%, 91% (cum.)


2019

|

85%



2019

|

68%, 68% (cum.)




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

40%, 40% (cum.)


2019

23%


2019

F


2019

0%

2019

|

40%, 40% (cum.)



2019

|

F


ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Texas State Rifle Association

LIBERAL (1)

Texas State Teachers Association

OTHER (7)

Greg Abbott

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas

*Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

Texas Association of Business (TAB) BACPAC

Texas Association of Realtors/TREPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Briscoe Cain (2020)

Jared Patterson (2019)

Republican Women's Organizations (2018)

Robert Nichols (2018)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)

Bascom W. Bentley III (2017)

Ben Leman (2020)

Capital Leadership Fund (2019)

Charles Schwertner (2019)

Chris Paddie (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Abel Herrero (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018)

American Federation of Teachers (2018)

Association of Texas Professional Educators (2018)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)

International Union of Police Associations (2018)

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?

None whatsoever.


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?

From the State of Texas, we do have a balanced budget and are required to pass one every 2 years. If you're asking from a federal perspective, I'd say we should eliminate "diplomatic aid" to any foreign countries who pose a threat to us.


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?

It is an idea and false narrative crafted by the progressive left that is found nowhere in our Constitution. The proliferation of this false notion is largely to blame for our current state of moral decay.


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?

Healthcare coverage in the form of insurance is a product, not a right. That said, I believe the federal government should open up the insurance markets across state lines, and repeal and replace Obamacare with a free-market alternative.


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?

People who understand that the United States is the greatest country in the world because of the values enshrined in our Constitution. That through hard work, individual responsibility, and self-determination you can achieve your dreams.


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 there is only one way to the Father, and that is through His son Jesus. I believe that Jesus came, was crucified, and resurrected to set us free from the bondage of sin so that we can have a real relationship with Him.


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.

Faith & Family Champion - Texas Values Action (2019) Courageous Conservative Award - Texas Conservative Coalition (2019) Effective Conservative Award - Conservative Roundtable of TX (2019) Conservative Excellence Award - American Conservative Union (2019)

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

As a State Representative, your job is to represent your district. Mine happens to be a rural district in Texas. I grew up here, my wife and I are raising my family here, and this is where my businesses are. Our rural values and way of life are under attack by the urban areas, and we need someone who's from here to fight for us in Austin. That's why I'm seeking re-election.

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?

Texas is at a major crossroads. Progressives and socialists from around the country are pouring millions of dollars into our state in an all-out war to turn Texas blue before redistricting in 2021. We must have leaders in Austin who will fight tooth and nail to protect the Texas way of life from these socialists. That's why I'm running for re-election.


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?

Yes

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

None. We already have too many restrictions on gun ownership.


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.

Strongly Disagree

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

1) Reducing burdensome firearm storage requirements for foster parents in Texas. 2) Reducing restrictions on the purchase of firearm suppressors. 3) Reducing state regulation and red tape for businesses.

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

Racism in any form should not be tolerated.

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