Carl H. Tepper

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

Carl H. Tepper


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 84


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, BA, 1995

WORK & MILITARY

United States Air Force, Sgt, 1985-1991

AFFILIATIONS

Salvation Army - Lubbock Corps, President, Treasurer, Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association

President, Trump - Pence Presidential Campaign, Texas Statewide Field Director

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Chairman, Lubbock County Republican Party, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Austin City Council, 2003

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)

Young Conservatives of Texas

Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)

Greg Abbott

Charles Perry

Life PAC

OTHER (3)

Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA PAC)

Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (30)

Ben Bumgarner (2024)

Cody Harris (2024)

David Spiller (2024)

Ellen Troxclair (2024)

Jeff Leach (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

David Cook (TX) (2023)

Jodey Arrington (2023)

4 West Texas PAC (2022)

Charles Lee Perry (2022)

Cody Harris (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Delwin Jones (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate took the Abolish Abortion Texas pledge for the 2023 legislative session.

The 2023 TX House from right to left according to Rice University analysis.

Candidate signed the Vaccine Choice Protection Pledge.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

An elective abortion should only be allowed if the pregnancy causes an imminent danger to the physical health and safety of the mother or child.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I do not support the minimum wage. The free market should set and determine wages.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Government should never be allowed to close churches.

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 not be required to provide services that violate their moral and/or religious beliefs, but businesses should have to comply with federal law pertaining to persons with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and should not discriminate on the basis of race.


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.

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

A government, school, or employer should not be allowed to require vaccinations under any circumstances.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Agree

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

The United States' relationship with Israel is a cornerstone of its Middle Eastern foreign policy. Israel is a key ally in the region, providing valuable intelligence and cooperating on counterterrorism efforts. Additionally, the strong cultural and economic ties between the two countries benefit both nations.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Texas is spending an inordinate amount to secure the border. The federal government should be paying for border security and should reimburse the State of Texas for all amounts paid for doing the job of the federal government.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

Parents should generally have the right to make decisions for their minor children, but this right is not unlimited. Parents should not be allowed to expose their children to obscene material or allow children to mutilate their bodies based on sexual confusion.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a deep faith Christian of the traditional beliefs and customs.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Photo ID should be required.

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Racism and reverse-racism should be rejected.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

Government should refrain from unreasonable energy regulations.

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

Natural Gas and coal.


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The general purpose of government is to protect civil liberties and ensure national security.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Guns should be widely available to responsible citizens who want one. Reasonable safeguards have been established and should be enforced.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

Teachers, administrators, staff, and parents should be allowed to defend themselves and others; especially on school grounds.

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