Tim Reid
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tim Reid
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 31
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Montclair State University, Montclair, BA, 1982
Seton hall University, South Orange, Certification, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Canyon ISD, Vice President, Amarillo Area CASA
President, volunteer, Potter-Randall County Child Protective Services, President
Amarillo Zoo Friends, Board Member, volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Canyon Board of Trustees, 1997-2005
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
article: Tim Reid Announces Candidacy...
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe abortion should be limited to rape, incest, and the life of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe abortion should be limited to rape, incest, and the life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The constitution is clear on our freedom of religion and government promoting the general welfare. Guidance should be given and left to the churches on how they function.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The constitution is clear on our freedom of religion and government promoting the general welfare. Guidance should be given and left to the churches on how they function.
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.
A person should always have the option of private healthcare and Medicaid and Medicare should continue and be fully funded.
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.
A person should always have the option of private healthcare and Medicaid and Medicare should continue and be fully funded.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government should provide guidance and allow individuals to decide for themselves. Health issues should never become political. Private businesses and schools should be allowed to make decisions on vaccinations that best fit their individual needs.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government should provide guidance and allow individuals to decide for themselves. Health issues should never become political. Private businesses and schools should be allowed to make decisions on vaccinations that best fit their individual needs.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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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.
Choose not to answer
This is not a state issue which I won't deal with as an elected official.
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.
Choose not to answer
This is not a state issue which I won't deal with as an elected official.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Congress has abdicated its duty and responsibility in addressing immigration reform and has created the crisis at the border. Appointing more immigration judges at the border, the use of technology, securing the border wall, and hiring more border patrol officers are priority issues to help to secure our southern border.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Congress has abdicated its duty and responsibility in addressing immigration reform and has created the crisis at the border. Appointing more immigration judges at the border, the use of technology, securing the border wall, and hiring more border patrol officers are priority issues to help to secure our southern border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any person applying legally and who is healthy should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any person applying legally and who is healthy should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S.
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.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Election day, both state and federal, should be a state or national holiday. When a person registers for selective service a photo identification should be issued to them by the federal government.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Election day, both state and federal, should be a state or national holiday. When a person registers for selective service a photo identification should be issued to them by the federal government.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
This may be the biggest domestic security issue the country faces.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
This may be the biggest domestic security issue the country faces.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
There are enough environmental laws and regulations which currently exist, they just need to be enforced.
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.
There are enough environmental laws and regulations which currently exist, they just need to be enforced.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
This country is blessed with an abundance of oil and gas and its production and use are a national security issue. Every means possible should be used to produce oil and gas so that we are energy independent.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
This country is blessed with an abundance of oil and gas and its production and use are a national security issue. Every means possible should be used to produce oil and gas so that we are energy independent.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The government is established to serve and support the citizens.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The government is established to serve and support the citizens.
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?
Lean Conservative
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have never held a state or national public office.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have never held a state or national public office.
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
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?
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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