Wayne Christian
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Wayne Christian
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
Railroad Commissioner
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, BBA in General Business, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
Wayne Christian Financial, Owner, 1987 – Present
Farmers State Bank, Vice President, 1977 - 1987
Century 21 real,estate offices Center & Carthage, Owner
Mercy River Boys (Gospel Group), Lead Singer/ Manager, 1970-1985
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Conservative Coalition, Former President, Texas Legislative Tea Party Caucus
Founding Board Member, First Baptist Church - Center, Member
GOPAC, Former Member, American Legislative Exchange Council
Former Member, Saddle Up Texas, Former Board Member
Christian Coalition - Shelby & Sabine Counties, Founder, Texas Baptist Men’s Laity Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, HD 9, 1997-2011
Railroad Commissioner, 2017-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress, 2004
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2012
152%
2012
100%
2012
A+
2012
95%
2012
94%
2012
|152%
2012
|100%
2012
|95%
2012
|94%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2012
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (16)
August Pfluger
Brian Babin
Chip Roy
Christi Craddick
Denton County Conservative Coalition (D3C)
OTHER (7)
C Club of Houston
HRBC, Houston's Premier Business Coalition
James "Jim" Wright
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
Texas Alliance Oil & Gas PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Texas Oil and Gas Association GGF
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Texas Right to Life
Kingwood Tea Party
David Barton (President - Wallbuilders)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (24)
Carlos "Charlie" Garza (2010)
College Republican National Committee (2017)
Dan Patrick (2015)
GOPAC (2010)
Greg Abbott (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (55)
Action Dallas (2012)
Brian Babin (2012)
Bryan Hughes (2012)
Cathie Adams (2017)
Christi Craddick (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Nurses Association (2012)
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?
At the state level, we must reform and reduce our property taxes. At the federal level, we must reform and reduce the income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Having served in the Texas Legislature, I have seen first-hand there are always frivolous expenditures to be cut. I support zero-based budgeting for all government expenditures.
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?
None. The First Amendment guarantees our right to worship.
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, but we should reform Medicaid and Medicare to ensure they are fiscally responsible programs that are solvent and able to serve their intended purpose as a safety net.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, it should be a personal choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
During the Trump Administration, I went on a trip to Israel with a delegation of elected officials from Texas and across the country. It was an honor to visit such an important place at such a historic time, as the United States moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. During my travels, I was honored to visit with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman. During our discussion, he told me that the uptick in oil and gas production in Texas had made "all the difference in the world" for Israel in their international negotiations. I truly believe that energy security IS national security. It is no wonder that during the Trump Administration, we entered no new wars AND became the largest producer of oil and gas in the world. Reducing our reliance on foreign oil produced by our enemies can mean only good things for our national defense and our ability to protect our allies, like Israel. As your Railroad Commissioner, I will continue to fight for to expand domestic production of oil and gas in Texas to move our nation closer to energy independence and the national security that comes along with it.
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?
Those who go through the legal process of becoming United State citizens.
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.
I am a Christian first and foremost. I allow my relationship with Christ and scripture to guide my public policy decisions.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I was proud to support legislation to require Voter ID when serving in the Texas House.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We must make voter fraud a felony
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is wrong, and no one should be judged based on immutable characteristics like the color of their skin, but racism is not currently a threat to domestic security. A bigger threat to our domestic security is the divisive rhetoric of the modern left, that seeks to divide people into sects based on these characteristics, instead of unifying as an American people.
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?
I agree w/ John Locke, the purpose of government is "to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people."
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).
During my time in the Texas House, I was consistently ranked by third-party independent conservative watchdog organizations as one of the most conservative legislators in Texas. I maintained top scores with Young Conservatives of Texas, Texas Eagle Forum, Texas Right to Life, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, and more.
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?
Throughout the 90's I was heavily involved as a grassroots conservative activist fighting back against Ann Richards and the leftist policies she was pushing at our state capitol. In 1996, I was elected to the Texas House of Representatives as the first Republican elected from Deep East Texas since Reconstruction after the Civil War. During my time in the House, I played a key role in electing a Republican majority to the Texas Legislature and kickstarting the conservative renaissance in the State of Texas. As state representative, I served as the President of the Texas Conservative Coalition and earned a reputation as one of the most conservative, liberty-minded elected officials in the State of Texas with A-Ratings from the National Rifle Association, leading pro-life groups, and conservative watchdog and business organizations. In 2016, I was honored to be elected as our state's 50th Texas Railroad Commissioner. As Railroad Commissioner, I have reduced permitting times and streamlined the inspection process. I have fought to decrease regulations and allow the free market to create jobs, increase economic growth, and move us closer towards energy independence. I have been able to influence policy nationally amongst my fellow regulators, authoring and passing several resolutions and being elected by my peers to serve as the Vice-Chairman of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Because of my efforts, we have been able to send strong messages to Washington that energy producing states oppose the Green New Deal and support returning federal oversight to the individuals states. I have utilized my position to advocate at the legislature against subsidies that pick winners and losers and in favor of policies that improve the reliability of our energy grid.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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, I support Constitutional Carry.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
