Carey A. Counsil
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carey A. Counsil
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Agriculture Commissioner
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Texas A&M, College Station, Bachelor of Business Administration, 1995
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, MBA Marketing/Finance, 1996
Texas A&M Texarkana, Texarkana, Specialty to MBA Economics, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, E4, 1985
AFFILIATIONS
Treasurer of Animal Friends of Washington County, Board Member/Treasurer, Washington County CrimeStoppers
Executive Board Member Former Chairman, Houston Livestock Show, Former Vice Chairman of Livestock and active Committee member
Washington County Rotary and Paul Harris Fellow, Former Vice-President, Washington County Fair
Member of several Committees, Former Vice-President, Brenham FFA Alumni Association
Brenham ISD School Trustee, Two-term Brenham ISD School Trustee – achievements while on the board Property Taxes decreased by over .50/100 valuation, Superintendent of the Year Award
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Brenham ISD School Trustee, 2004-2006
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Dallas Morning News. Brenham Banner, The Amarillo Pioneer, Amarillo Taxpayers PAC, Tenn Texas Radio, Graham Land and Cattle Company
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ben Leman (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*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.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Public funds should never be used to support abortion
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I don't know how I feel about this issue. I am torn because I see both sides to the issue. I don't feel this is a governmental issue
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Looking at the Laffer Curve, the Government must be cautious to not raise the tax rate too high to discourage working.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Governmental waste is extreme. Bonuses, Lobby special interest, advertising etcetera needs reevaluated. Police Education and security on the other hand needs increased
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
If we allow all colleges free tuition then college education will be devalued
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Businesses should have the right to serve anyone, and the right to not serve anyone
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
ABSOLUTELY NEVER
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.
I am an Economist. My thesis was on the Economics of Healthcare Reform. I feel there should be an overhaul to Major Medical. Governmental assistance should include major medical for those that cannot afford. There should be a small co-pay for all parties to prevent abuse of the health care system. 90% of all health care is spent in the last 6 months of life.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Public Education funded by the Government has mandates on "proven" vaccines. I am AGAINST unproven vaccine mandates such as COVID vaccines.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Terrorism needs constant monitoring. Background checks and security measures are a must. We must constantly stay aware of Terrorism and Islamic threats from the Muslim world that would threaten our Christian Principles as a Nation. An attack should be punishable by death. Any murder of a Public Servant domestically should all be punishable by death an deemed a terroristic threat
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.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We should close the border and vet and background all entry to the US immediately. We should also streamline the immigration process allowing immigrants to have work visas after background to ensure a safe passage to the US
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should background and vet immigrants that want to work and streamline the process for legal immigration for working visas
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
LESS GOVERNMENT - Let the Public control themselves to the point of dispute. This country was founded on Christian principles, and need to be reminded and restored. There IS SHOULD BE NO SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Everyone was with born a MALE or FEMALE - end of discussion!!! One cannot CHOOSE your gender. XX or XY Chromosomes PERIOD.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is a form of racism. Critical Race... or whatever the system wants to change the name to... has no place in public education
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a GODLY man. God leads my life on His path and points me in His direction...as long as I listen I will always be blessed.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
This enables voting fraud, multiple voting, and lack of integrity of our system. Illegal persons should not be allowed to vote. We must maintain the integrity of our system. You must have an ID for all other major functions in life.This must also be the case for voting.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Paper ballot backup system to maintain the integrity of electronic failure.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
ABSOLUTELY. We are all children of God. One race acting, or portraying differentl... or thinking they are superior is a definite threat to mankind.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
NO ONE ALIVE TODAY ENCOUNTERED SLAVERY. As a matter of fact, Irishmen were also slaves, some of the first in the US. Where do we draw the line? Reparation should not even be an issue.
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.
LESS GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION - Less government is better, but there needs to be a protective mechanism to protect Mother Earth for future generation
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
As long as it does not damage Mother Earth, the neighbors, or surrounding properties. This must be monitored to prevent damage to the water supply and the Earth's infrastructure
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Originally the Government was designed for 3 things. Security, Education and Communication. Provide security for its citizens, establish an educational system for its people, and provide communication through the mail system. TODAY To monitor and regulate the citizens to establish guidelines. The Government works FOR 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?
Conservative
I am a fiscal conservative, but understand the need to take care of our Veterans, indigent and seniors.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
www.facebook.com/careyacounsil/ there are numerous interviews and information regarding my beliefs and stance on my Facebook page.
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 - NEVER
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Landowner Water rights, water is our NEXT economics crisis!!! We must have water for our existence. I am in favor of desalinization. Protect Texas from Foreign investment - GET CHINA OUT OF TEXAS LANDOWNERSHIP Feed Texans first, concentrate on feeding our populous before exporting our Texas commodities, providing sustainable quality food for all Texans
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
If a department has establish guidelines and procedures. Police Officers are at War! If we allow them to do their job as they were trained they will be successful and know that we always have THEIR BACK. If we punish them for following policy and punish them, we will not have any officer to protect us.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
More funds need directed toward mental health and community programs, but not at the expense of our security.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE - Our laws protect us FROM OUR GOVERNMENT - we need only background checks to protect guns from getting in the hands of the criminals. Innocent people need no restrictions for protection.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
The gun didn't cause the crime any more that the pencil causes the mistake while writing
