Janis Holt

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

Janis Holt


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 18


Incumbent

No


Links

Janis Holt websites
Janis Holt email
Facebook

EDUCATION

Lamar University, Beaumont, BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, 1993

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Texas Federation of Republican Women, Vice President of Campaign Activities and VP of Finance; Awards Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

School Board Member, 8

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

*Gun Owners of America - Texas

*Texas Home School Coalition

*Texas Values Action

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)

Brian Babin (2021)

Donald Trump (2020)

George P. Bush (2017)

Greg Abbott (2014)

James White (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

James White (2016)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed the Abolish Abortion Texas Candidate Survey  source

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

In extreme circumstances, to save the life of the mother. But otherwise, none.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Life is from conception to natural death.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The most important and urgent changes need to be made to how public schools and local governments are funded.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Wasteful spending. I would have to take a more in-depth look for specifics.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


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?

None


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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None. Personal Freedoms should be honored.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Strengthen the border and of terrorists watch lists. Military occupation should be used, if necessary.

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

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone should be allowed to enter through the legal process, provided that they are not a threat, terrorist or otherwise, to our country.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly 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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Born-again Christian who makes all decisions based on Biblical doctrine.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

The most recent Election Integrity Law is a great first step in guaranteeing free and fair elections. Penalties should be stronger for those who break these laws.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. The United States has always made strides for equality. It will never be perfect, but we must always work to keep making it a "more perfect union". The current race issues, including BLM is designed to separate and demonize. That is not healthy.

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.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide security and infrastructure so that free enterprise can grow and thrive. Less governmental intrusion is better government.

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

Some viewpoints are very conservative, such as on social issues.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Interviews on Hardin County Live Report and The Brooks Report Live

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?

As a former member of the State Republican Executive Committee, I worked to encourage legislation on the Legislative Priorities of the Republican Party of Texas. As a legislator, I will still work and provide legislation to support those priorities.


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

Our law enforcement should be fully funded in order to protect the citizenry.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Only the restrictions detailed in the 2nd Amendment.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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