
Paulette Carson
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paulette Carson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, BBA, 1981
Clear Lake High School, Clear Lake, General, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
Beautiful Gate Translations DBA Beautiful Ministri, President/Founder/CEO, 2002 - Present
Frost and Associates, Inc., Procurement Manager, Jan 1997 - Nov 1997
Brown & Root, Inc. and Associated Companies, Subcontracts Administrator/Master Agreement Admini, Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
Brown & Root, Inc. and Associated Companies, Senior Buyer, Jan 1989 - Dec 1994
AFFILIATIONS
Living Water International, Volunteer, Contributor, Local churches in many locations; currently Harmony Hill Baptist Church
Member, Volunteer, Contributor, Beautiful Gate Translations [Non-profit 501(c)(3)], Founder/President/Director/Contributor
Voices 4 Special Needs - East Texas [Non-profit], Founder/President/Director, Texas Values Action
Contributor, Pregnancy Help Center - Lufkin, TX, Contributor
Ladies in Action - local organization/resale providing food for families in need; Groveton, TX, Contributor, Living Water Equine Services - Angelina County; horse therapy for at-risk and Special Needs
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Vice Chair, Trinity County Republican Party, 2012-2016
Deputy President, Texas Federation of Republican Women, 2021
President, Republican Women of Trinity County, 2014-2016; 2019-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congressional - TX 17, 2022
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Young Conservatives of Texas
Texas Right to Life
*Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
Ken Paxton
Grassroots America: We the People
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
True Texas Project - Recommendation
Attorney General Ken Paxton's Endorsement
Young Conservatives of Texas Endorsement
Texas Right to Life Endorsement
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Republican Women's Organizations (2023)
Greg Abbott (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Texas Federation for Republican Outreach (2021)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Audrey Young (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
Paulette Carson signed the Texas First Pledge
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only for ectopic pregnancy that endangers the life of the mother.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely. They are our close ally and from a Biblical worldview, it is imperative that we remain their strong ally.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
No minimum wage. Wage control distorts pricing. Regulatory barrier to small business. Results in fewer employees, etc. Market forces will drive wages much higher than wage requirements ever will.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees our right to keep and bear arms. Guns do not bring harm - people do.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect its citizens from foreign and domestic threats and protect our liberties under the Constitution.
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My views on marriage, family, and sexuality are firmly rooted in the Word of God proclaimed in the Bible. The Bible is Truth and the Cornerstone of my faith and relationship with the Lord Jesus. These Truths guide my views and determines my decisions as a Believer. My personal relationship with Jesus Christ began when I surrendered my life to Him as my Lord and Savior.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism that is taught in the CRT approach to education is a threat to our children's future, our families and the future of our nation. The weaponization of race to promote domestic violence via organizations like BLM and Antifa is a threat to domestic security.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels
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