Stan Kitzman

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

Stan Kitzman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative 85


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, BS - Agricultural Systems Management, 1991

WORK & MILITARY

Texas Army National Guard, Staff Sergeant (E6), 1990-2011

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Party of Waller County, Former Precinct Chair, Former Poll Judge, Former Poll Clerk, Past Vice-Chair

Waller County Republican Club, Founding Member, Past President, Past Vice-President

Waller County Crime Stoppers, Former Board Member, West I-10 Chamber of Commerce

Veterans of Foreighn Wars Post 4007, Past Post Commander

National Guard Association of Texas, Former Board Member

Brookshire Lodge #1066, AF&AM / Texana Lodge #123 AF&AM

Boy Scouts of America, Eagel Scout

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets / Texas Aggie Band '88, Cadet

Brookshire Lodge #1066, Past Master

Texas Water Association, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Waller County Commissioner, Precinct 4, 2011-2014

State Representative, Texas House District 85, 2023-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate for Waller County Judge, 1994-2004

Candidate for Texas House of Representatives, 2006

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (8)

*National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

Texas Home School Coalition THSC PAC

Ted Cruz

*Life PAC

Pete Olson

LIBERAL (2)

*Houston Police Officers Union PAC

*IAFF Texas State Association of Fire Fighters

OTHER (8)

Greg Abbott

President Donald J. Trump

Texas Alliance for Life TAL PAC

Associated Republicans of Texas ART

*Texas Association of Realtors TREPAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Presendent Donald Trump

Governor Gregg Abbott

Senator Ted Cruz

Texas Farm Bureau Ag Fund

Texas & Soutwest Cattle Raisers Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Republican Womens Organizations (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (24)

John Cyrier (2025)

Carl Tepper (2024)

Gary Gates (2024)

Glenn Hegar (2024)

Greg Abbott (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2024)

County Officals PAC (2024)

Texas Impact (2024)

Texas Sands (2024)

Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

The 2025 Texas House from right to left according to analysis by Rice University’s James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. 

The 2023 Texas House from right to left according to analysis by Rice University’s James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. 

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?

None

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?

The market should determine the minimum wage.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Force accountability in state spending Cut bureaucracy and red tape Prioritize core responsibilities before none essential programs


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

People have a right to worship according to their conscience. The government should not mandate or impose on how that occurs.

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.

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


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree

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

Yes it is. The U.S.-Israel relationship is crucial. It provides strategic stability in the Middle East, aligning with a key democratic ally. The partnership aids in security and counter terrorism, and fosters significant economic and technological collaboration. Strong cultural and social ties between the nations enhance this important bond, reflecting shared values and interests.


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


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.

Neutral

I believe that Texans should have a chance to vote on the issue.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord.


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.

Strongly Disagree

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

Natural gas and the development of small nuclear reactors.


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

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

No

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

No


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To uphold law and order. To protect the innocent and convict the guilty

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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