Michael "Travis" Stevens
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael "Travis" Stevens
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Bd. of Educ., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
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
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Pete Flores
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Representative Steve Allison and State Representative John Lujan
OTHER INFORMATION*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe that all efforts should be made to save the life of a child and abortion should only be a last resort, if the mother's life is in danger.
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 believe that public education, from Pre-K to 12th grade, should be funded by the federal government. Our government needs to ensure that all children across the nation receive an education with adequate resources and equal opportunities.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
Strongly Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Disagree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Strongly Disagree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Strongly Agree
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Strongly Agree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Christian and my spiritual beliefs and values come from the context of the Bible as a whole.
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
ABOUT YOU
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).
https://fb.watch/eWenxAQe1Z/
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 books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
The Bible, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Pilgrims Progress, Night, Mere Christianity, Lord of the Flies and The Giver.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have over a decade of teaching experience at the High School level and I also have experience teaching at the Adult Education level (GED).
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
No, I feel that vaccinations should be a choice left up to parents and students.
I support mask mandates.
Neutral
I feel that wearing a mask should be left to the individual, especially if the individual is already vaccinated.
