
Michael (Travis) Stevens
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael (Travis) Stevens
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Bd. of Educ., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Bachelors, 2009
The University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Masters, 2014
Northcentral University, San Diego, Doctorate, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
United Pentecostal Church International, South Central Texas District Children's Ministry Director, One in Five Foundation for Kids
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Red Wave Texas
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Mark Dorazio (2022)
Republican Women's Organizations (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate
completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Candidate signed the Texas First Pledge. Texas Nationalist Movement Twitter. 4 Feb 2024.
Candidate Q&A. Laredo Morning Times Online. 23 Oct 2022
Video address. Republican Party of Bexar County YouTube. 20 Sept 2022.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
With the consent of a parent/guardian, schools should provide counseling and pregnancy assistance referrals to organizations who specialize in teen pregnancy.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I feel that it is the government’s responsibility to fully fund public education from Pre-K through college.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Neutral
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, because Isreal is the strongest ally that the United States has in the Middle East.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Neutral
Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.
A. opt-in.
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
Language Arts Mathematics Science Information Technology American History Civics Personal Finance Vocational Learning Physical Fitness Art and Music Foreign Language
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.
Strongly Agree
Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.
Strongly Agree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Christian and uphold the moral values found in the Bible.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Neutral
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
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
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?
Conservative
2ND AMENDMENT
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Neutral
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
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