Jason Huddleston
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jason Huddleston
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 88
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, CIS, 1996
Canyon High School, Canyon, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
State Farm, Agent, 10
Houlette & Garland Financial Services, Partner, 5
Allstate, Financial Services Rep, 1.5
Norwest Bank/Wells Fargo, Personal Banker, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Perryton Lions Club, Member, Past President, TOPS Homeschool Community
Leader, Harvest Church Assembly of God, Member, Past Trustee, Contributor, Volunteer
Ochiltree County Legislative Affairs Council, Volunteer, Ochiltree Senior Citizen’s Board
Member, Canyon Chamber of Commerce Board, Past member & President
TX Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers, Past Board member & Chair, CISD Redistricting Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (8)
Lone Star Liberty
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom
Texas Conservative Digest
Texas Eagle Forum
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Texas Right to Life
Texas Home School Association
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texans for Vaccine Choice
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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 able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
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.
Yes
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Due to the tyranny they came from and their understanding of mankind, I believe they understood God's word and realized that man's natural sin nature was to control other men. So the separation and limitation of powers was the only way to prevent good intentions from going sour. However, they also realized that only a moral and Godly society could keep it.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus died on the cross for our sins. If you do not accept Him as your savior you will not be saved from the judgment that will lead to an eternity in hell. I believe in baptism in water and the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. The Bible is the infallible Word of God and full of truth from God. I believe in the trinity – God, son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. I believe there is a heaven and hell and narrow is the way to make it to heaven. Golden Rule and Proverbs teachings are a good way to live. We should love one another and give to those in need. Fruits of the Spirit are vital to a good life.
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 have been vetted and interviewed by groups who are considered the most conservative, and they have endorsed me as a candidate. Briscoe Cain, named the most conservative member of the Texas House based on his votes, has endorsed me on his facebook page. I have served on church boards that have strong conservative tenets of faith. Honestly, until I am elected, it is the reference of my character and personal interactions that will have to speak strongly. Vote for me, and then my record as a representative can speak to my conservative values publicly.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Ease the burden of taxes on business owners and lessen regulation and certification requirements. Enable employers to pay less taxes on employment tax. Give tax incentives and breaks to those employers who are increasing the workforce. Working people pay taxes and that is beneficial to our society. As a business owner myself, I have tried to increase employees so I can grow, but the tax burden of running a business keeps me in a lean in mean mode instead of add and grow. I believe lower interest loans for small business start-ups should be available to increase more business growth through new business. New businesses and existing business will definitely bring down unemployment.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Texas should embrace the 10th amendment and reject Obamacare. We should open the market for insurance companies to be allowed to operate as before and sell to the individual consumer as well as groups like our teachers and other large Texas employers. It was still expensive when insurance agents sold health insurance, but not near as bad as it is now. Having more than a handful of inner workings to determine health products, along with competition, will bring the cost back down and put the power back to the people. If the Feds aren't going to repeal, we need to reject and give it back to Texans to choose and demand better products and pricing from insurance companies.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Supporting the working people and the businesses employing them. Less regulations and more tax breaks and incentives.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a leader in many organizations, groups, committees, churches and church boards. My continued education, counseling and advising background as an insurance and financial service representative, banker, loan officer, mortgage broker, and security licensed representative of more than 25 years has given me a broad view of people in all phases of life. I had a partnership with 2 accountants that has shown me business and tax law for small business owners, as well as retirement and estate planning which was invaluable even for those with MEDICARE and Medicaid issues. I am sought out for wise council from other business leaders, pastors, organizations in need, and people who need help. I am one who people can trust and can count on to be a servant. I am an absolute good listener and I believe that has enabled me to be effective in helping great and small problems publicly and personally.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
jasonhuddlestontexas@gmail.com 806-202-7580
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have a huge faith in my God. I do my best to obey Him and honor Him by serving others. I am one who fights for justice and wants rules to be followed. I believe the Constitution is as relevant today as it was when it was written. Liberty and freedom with a patriotism for Texas and the US is important to me and worth fighting for. My passion for God and His abilities that He gave me is what I live for. We are a blessed people. I want to remind people of that, but also encourage them to take up the mantle we’ve been given, to vote, to keep our government in check, and continue to stay aware of what those we have all hired to do – continue to do it the way we, the voters, want them to. I want to stand up and say, let me work for you in that way.
