
Debbie Riddle
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Debbie Riddle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 150
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southwestern University, Georgetown TX
South TX Jr College, Houston, AA, 69
WORK & MILITARY
Several different brokers, Realtor, 18
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Tea Party Republican Women, Past President, Northwest Forest Republican Women
Assoc Member, Cherry Tree Republicans, Member
Klein ISD Education Foundation, Board of Directors, Arrow Child Ministries
Board of Directors, current, Cypress Creek EMS & Ponderosa VFD, Former EMT & Volunteer Fire Fighter
Tomball Regional Hospital, Board of Directors, current, Grace Woodlands
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative District 150, 14
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015
91%
2012
76%
2015
76%
2015
65%
2015
65%
2015
48%
2015
|91%
2012
|76%
2015
|76%
2015
|65%
2015
|48%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2013
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
The Honorable Patricia Harless
David Riddle - former SD 7 Chair
Dr. Ewin Johnson
Dr. Don Butts
Stu Johnson - exec. dir. Grace International
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
Dan Patrick (2008)
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (2012)
John Sidney McCain (2008)
Linda Harper-Brown (2009)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
Conservative Republicans of Texas (2012)
David Dewhurst (2008)
Empower Texans (2010)
Heritage Alliance (2008)
John J. Carona (2016)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Celia Israel (2011)
International Union of Police Associations (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Chris Turner (2014)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
International Union of Police Associations (2014)
Turn Texas Blue PAC (2010)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate Estate Tax and make taxes friendly to small businesses. No income tax in Texas ever.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate non functioning or duplicated state and federal agencies.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances should government ever close churches
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C -
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure our border and support Israel and be cautious as to who enters into America
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who will love America and add value to our nation, obey our laws, and know and love our history and democracy.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The Bible is the Word of God and the foundation on which our country was founded. I believe Jesus is my Lord and Savior and eternal salvation comes only thru Him.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Reduce number of early voting days and have significant jail time for voter fraud. Enforcement of voter photo identification
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is almost nonexistent
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Safety and security of citizens
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interviews found on You Tube. Go to Representative Debbie Riddle
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Secure the border! Educate our children about our American exceptionalism. Enforcement of our laws and require bail. Stop abortion totally
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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