Doug Roszhart
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Doug Roszhart
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
School Board & Special HD2
Race
State House, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
LeTourneau University, Longview, B.S. Mech Eng, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
L3Harris Technologies, Project Engineer, 37
AFFILIATIONS
Christ Community Church, Elder and Deacon, Boy Scouts of America
Assistant Scoutmaster, LeTourneau University, Board of Trustees, Alumni Association Council
Greenville Christian School, Board of Trustees, Republican Party of Hunt County
Vice-Chairman, Precinct Chairman, Convention Delegate, Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Greenville City Council, 2008-2011
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
Dan Flynn (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Stated that he would have voted to impeach Attorney General Paxton (20:00)
**Not considered for the candidate's iVoterGuide evaluation.
Republican Candidate Forum for Texas HD 2 Special Election. The Candidates' Opening statements portion of the Forum begins at 1:45:14. YouTube Video
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only to save the life of the mother (preterm premature rupture of membranes or ectopic pregnancy)
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Property Taxes should be reduced with the goal of elimination. Any replacement revenues should come from a consumption tax of some kind.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Medicaid. A hard look also needs to be made of Texas' public higher learning institutions.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
A vaccination requirement should only exist if a student is attending a public school and that vaccination has clear, proven effectiveness. An experimental vaccine should not be mandated. An employer can operate his or her business as they see fit, but they shouldn't have to comply with a government-mandated vaccine.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue to build intelligence capacity with our allies in nations which harbor Islamic terrorists. Notify the governments of those nations of our findings without compromising sources and methods.
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We must assess the true workforce needs of America, then fill those jobs with the following priorities: those with needed skills not from a hostile nation; our neighbors, including in the Carribean; then to other nations around the world.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an Evangelical Christian and am committed to the authority of the Bible.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I don't think we need new laws other than increased vigilance and oversight of existing operations.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe that attempts to constantly divide Americans impact our domestic security. Racism can take on many forms, and all of these forms are needlessly divisive.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I always refer back to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution: To provide for the national defense, ensure domestic tranquility and promote the general welfare.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://thetexashorn.com/2023/08/18/an-interview-with-doug-roszhart/?fbclid=IwAR3l_HDnQPE9RCclJT_qeQ5rejotyf4OYQqmmfnN_fp3cl_l5b4Oug75KYI
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?
I believe public service is a calling, much like we are called to follow Christ and emulate his teachings in all things.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
