Steve Allison
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve Allison
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 121
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, J.D., 1972
TCU, Ft. Worth, B.A., 1969
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Member and former Vestry member, Texas Association of School Boards
Board member, Methodist Hospital Foundation, Member
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sponsor, American Cancer Society
Volunteer, TCU Chancelor's Council, Co-Chair
TCU Next Frontier Camapign, Co-Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Board of Trustees, Alamo Heights ISD, 1992-2004
Board of Trustees, VIA Metropolitan Transit Author, 2010-2017
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association PVF
LIBERAL (3)
American Federation of Teachers AFT Texas
Texas Parent PAC
Texas State Teachers Association
OTHER (1)
Joe Straus
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (22)
Bill Shuster
Dan Branch
Debra Lehrmann
Francisco "Quico" Canseco
Greg Abbott
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
John Wray
John Zerwas
Republican Women's Organizations
Texas Alliance for Life
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
American Federation of Teachers
Association of Texas Professional Educators
General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates)
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?
Only to save the life of the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Through free market principles and economic development creating more jobs and opportunities, including more vocational opportunities.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Reduce over-regulation, provide incentives for economic development, and allow free-market principles to control.
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
To lessen the burden on the system and over-reliance on reimbursements through a return to basics for general coverage and opening of the market for provisions of extended coverage, including catastrophic illness.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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 allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
To guard against the inherent nature of mankind to abuse power and authority and to safeguard equality.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have strong faith in God and rely upon my Judeo-Christian heritage to value and model strong character, honesty and integrity, to be fair and considerate of others, and to simply always strive to do the right thing.
ABOUT YOU
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.
No Answer
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
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My record as a member of the Board of Trustees, Alamo Heights ISD, including articles and news coverage concerning issues and matters; my actions as a member of the Board of Trustees of VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority; and the report of the Alamo Heights Task Force on Character Education, Wellness and Digital Citizenship, which I chaired.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Now more than ever, background qualifications, common sense and maturity, experience, and demonstrated ability to get things done are essential for the office of State Representative District 121. Through my extensive experience as a business lawyer, I know and understand business and the importance of free market principles. I served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alamo Heights ISD for 12 years, including 3 terms as President. Through that experience, as well as my service on the Board of the Texas Association of School Boards and as a member of the statewide Special Committee on Revenue and Funding, I have been very involved with school finance. How we fund and provide education to all of our children will be prime issues in the Legislature and I am uniquely positioned to address both, as well as the closely aligned property tax situation. For the past 8 years, I have served on the Board of VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, (continue in 36, below)
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
steve@stevefortexas.com; (210) 988-1804
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
including as Vice-Chair the past two years. Transportation infrastructure is another issue requiring attention and my knowledge and experience in dealing with transportation infrastructure and system matters further enhances my qualifications. Of utmost importance, though, is my demonstrated accomplishments. I do not obstruct; I get things done. This is a vitally important qualification. Process and transparency are extremely important to me and, throughout my background experience, I have endeavored to listen, encourage dialogue, and promote transparency concerning issues and projects. I believe this vision is an important leadership qualification. I am a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment, a strong advocate for border security, and opposed to sanctuary cities. I also bring a significant healthcare background through my representation of hospitals and physicians. My proudest accomplishment, though, is my family.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
