Rick N. Walker
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rick N. Walker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 102
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Texas Wesleyan School of Law, Ft. Worth, JD, 2012
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, MLA, 2003
University of North Texas, Denton, BAAS, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Law Clinic, Texas Wesleyan School of Law, PowerTalk Christian Radio
KVRK 89.7 - Dallas/Ft. Worth, New Life Fellowship, Youth Pastor
Metro Church, Singles Pastor - volunteer, Lighthouse 21 Radio/TV broadcast
KVRK/KVTT
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Texas Home School Coalition
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Hispanics Against Socialism
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?
In order to save the life of the mother.
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?
We must eliminate government waste, earmarks, and capital cronyism. I would support zero-based budgeting. I support the following republican platform test regarding reducing government spending: "Is a particular expenditure within the constitutional scope of the government? If not, stop it. Has it been effective in the past and is it still absolutely necessary? If not, end it. Is it so important as to justify borrowing, especially foreign borrowing, to fund it? If not, kill it."
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.
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?
"Separation of church and state" is a misunderstood concept and is not found in our Constitution. The statement was paraphrased from Thomas Jefferson in a letter addressed to the Danbury Baptist Association. It means the government should NEVER interfere, intrude, restrict, or prohibit our right to worship freely. The Free Exercise Clause in the First Amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..."
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The Obamacare plan is a failure. Our premiums have skyrocketed and many full time workers are reduced to part-time since Obamacare was implemented in 2014. I would support a major reform to health care including the expansion of HSA's and bolstering competition by allowing individuals to purchase insurance across state lines. I would fight to give the consumer more control, making their health care more affordable and portable. I think its terrible when my insurance company dictates medical treatments/plans due to cost and not what is best for me or my family. Opening free-markets, increasing competition, and demanding more transparency will drive costs down and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I value diversity and equality - and immigrants seeking freedom and justice are welcome to LEGALLY enter and assimilate into our great country. Our immigration policy must support strong borders and must serve the national interest of the United States of America.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith anchors me and gives me purpose. I'm a Christ follower. I receive inspiration, wisdom, and hope from daily prayer, meditation, and scripture reading.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Regarding the previous question, I believe labels are divisive by nature. I want to be judged by my ideology and life, not a label that may or may not be construed differently. Please contact my office for a list of references and public information.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a business owner, attorney, and educator. I grew up in my district HD 102. I started a law firm in 2012 and hold the following degrees: Juris Doctorate, Masters Liberal Arts, BAAS. Additionally, I received training as a mediator and family mediator. I have travelled across the world on several humanitarian/mission trips. I served in law clinic at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and at my church as a youth pastor/singles pastor. My wife and I are empty nesters after raising six beautiful kids. I believe my compassion to help people, champion education, and improve my community comes from my ministry background and my work as an attorney in family law.
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?
I believe in LIMITING the government to the powers enumerated in the U.S. and Texas Constitutions. I believe in the spirit of liberty and free-enterprise. We must not be strangled by big government. Many voters are disgusted with our politics in Texas. There is a disdain for both parties and "establishment" politicians who don't represent our Texas values. The voter has three choices for my HD 102 district: Socialism = vote Ana Marie Ramos Cronyism/establishment = vote Linda Koop Liberty and the independent spirit of Texas = vote Rick Walker. #rickwalker4tx
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have plenty of gun laws passed, we don't need MORE restrictions. We should do better at enforcing the laws already in place. I support the second Amendment and constitutional carry. I'm opposed to "red flag" laws. The recent tragic shooting in Tarrant County at the West Freeway Church of Christ would have been MUCH worse if not for armed citizens confronting and responding quickly to take down the shooter.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Limiting government (lower taxes, less bureaucracy) Safety/Crime Enforcement Education
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has no place in our country and is an ugly threat anywhere it exists. The self-evident truth is explicit and undeniable, that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
