
Dawayne Tipton
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dawayne Tipton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Railroad Commissioner
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, BS Engineering, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Bell County Republicans, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Take Texas Back
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
This issue is not within the purview of the office I am seeking, Railroad Commissioner. Personally, I find abortion morally reprehensible.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
This issue is not within the purview of the office I am seeking, Railroad Commissioner. Personally, I find abortion morally reprehensible.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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.
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Less taxes. Property taxes should be capped after a certain age. You shouldn't have to continue to pay property taxes when you're not in the workforce. No one in their golden years should have to worry about losing their home because of property taxes when they are no longer in the workforce.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Less taxes. Property taxes should be capped after a certain age. You shouldn't have to continue to pay property taxes when you're not in the workforce. No one in their golden years should have to worry about losing their home because of property taxes when they are no longer in the workforce.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Cut down on amount of money spent on illegal immigrants. Reduce pork barrel spending.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Cut down on amount of money spent on illegal immigrants. Reduce pork barrel spending.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I had to work and do everything I had to do to pay my way through college. The more you work for something, the more you'll value it.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I had to work and do everything I had to do to pay my way through college. The more you work for something, the more you'll value it.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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.
C.
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.
C.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Go after the people funding the Islamic terrorists and friendly governments to the terrorists. If you take away their resources, you take away their ability to make war.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Go after the people funding the Islamic terrorists and friendly governments to the terrorists. If you take away their resources, you take away their ability to make war.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People have to bring something to this country. People have to add value to make our country better.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People have to bring something to this country. People have to add value to make our country better.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Baptist
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Baptist
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
No mail in ballots, unless you're in the military service. No 24 hour drive through voting. Must have ID to vote.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
No mail in ballots, unless you're in the military service. No 24 hour drive through voting. Must have ID to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
A.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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.
A.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense and promote general welfare.
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense and promote general welfare.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interview on the JP8 Report, https://rumble.com/vqzc8q-the-jp8-report-live-18-dec-21.html Interview on the Austin City Councilman Podcast, https://atxcouncilman.libsyn.com/jan-10-2022-dawayne-tipton-texas-railroad-commission
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
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
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
It's time the Railroad Commission has someone with oil and gas experience who will put Texas families first. I have over 18 years of industry experience and am uniquely qualified to address the issues facing Texas energy today. I want to keep the oil and gas industry vibrant, prosperous, and independent of job-killing regulations so those same opportunities I was afforded still exist for future generations. Oil and gas can provide a vast amount of high-paying jobs and bolster our economy so that Texas communities, families, and businesses can continue to thrive. Maximizing the benefits of natural resources for all Texans will ensure a robust Texas economy, but it’s time for someone with actual oil and gas experience to carry the industry into the 21st century. I’ve been on the front lines and know firsthand how the Railroad Commission’s polices affect the industry from the board room to the guys working on the rigs.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interview on the JP8 Report, https://rumble.com/vqzc8q-the-jp8-report-live-18-dec-21.html Interview on the Austin City Councilman Podcast, https://atxcouncilman.libsyn.com/jan-10-2022-dawayne-tipton-texas-railroad-commission
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 else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
It's time the Railroad Commission has someone with oil and gas experience who will put Texas families first. I have over 18 years of industry experience and am uniquely qualified to address the issues facing Texas energy today. I want to keep the oil and gas industry vibrant, prosperous, and independent of job-killing regulations so those same opportunities I was afforded still exist for future generations. Oil and gas can provide a vast amount of high-paying jobs and bolster our economy so that Texas communities, families, and businesses can continue to thrive. Maximizing the benefits of natural resources for all Texans will ensure a robust Texas economy, but it’s time for someone with actual oil and gas experience to carry the industry into the 21st century. I’ve been on the front lines and know firsthand how the Railroad Commission’s polices affect the industry from the board room to the guys working on the rigs.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions on felons that are already in place. Other than that, none.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions on felons that are already in place. Other than that, none.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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