LJ Francis

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

LJ Francis


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Board of Education 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences (Pharmacology), 2004-2008

University of South Florida, Tampa, Masters of Civil Engineering, 2010-2014

Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Ph.D, 2024-

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Civil Engineers - Texas Section, Director-at-Large (2020-2021), 2020-2021

Nueces Flood Planning Board Chairman (2020-current); This Board manages a state grant budget and plans for the 31 county region that is in the Nueces River basin. This group works with the Texas Water development Board to create the State Flood Plan., Beach Management Advisory Committee - Nueces County, 2020-2023

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Member, Texas State Board of Education District 2, 2023-

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Member, Member, Texas State Board of Education District 2

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Life PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Republican Womens Organizations (2022)

Texans for Educational Freedom (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Ben Armenta (2025)

Jamie Kohlmann (2024)

Mayes Middleton (2024)

Republican Womens Organizations (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I am not in support of elective abortions.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Ideally should reflect the amount paid to workers in order to afford basic sustenance.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

I am proud to have authored amendments to support the free enterprise system in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Texas state curriculum.

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. Knowing the state of your flocks- thoroughly understanding the system in which you are working in or have been elected to serve 2. Actively engage and make decisive decisions - observe, ask questions and build coalitions around your goal of taxpayer efficiency 3. Money goes where it is best appreciated - champion a culture of fiscal conservatism, perform easy fixes to waste, fraud or abuse and then write policy and enact changes in a phased approach to deliver a robust responsive system.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

There is no state [or federal] religion. People are free to practice any religion or no religion free from the state's direct intervention or influence.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree

Much too dystopian


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

The CCP and any other country, de-facto government and organizations that hates American should be carefully observed as potential threats to our way of life. That is why I am proud to offer amendments to the ongoing social studies curriculum rewrite and also fulfill new law passed by Senate Bill 24 in the 89th legislative session to expose communism and totalitarian regimes for their oppressive nature to human flourishing and the American way of life.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. I believe support of Israel is in line with the Scriptural text [the Holy Christian Bible] and obedience to God.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree

We have seen millions of dollars flow through middle entities tied to the CCP [efforts like Confucius class/institute] and into our public schools jeopardizing national security.


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Did not answer

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear.


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

My voting records on the Texas State Board of Education stands as proof.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No. Not applicable.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No. Not applicable.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To prosecute criminals according to laws as written and rehabilitating offenders after such punishment, as necessary.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None.

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