

Carl H. Tepper
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carl H. Tepper
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 84
Incumbent
Yes
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*
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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