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Candidate Profile
Drew Springer

Republican , Texas

Biography

Name
Drew Springer
Party
Republican
Race
Senate District 30
Incumbent
No
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Panel Rating*

Somewhat Conservative Information icon *

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

Scorecards

Conservative Organizations

NFIB is the voice of small business. We’re a member-driven organization advocating for Texas' small and independent business owners.
National Federation of Independent Business TX (NFIB - TX), 2017:  100%
Texas Values Action is the advocacy and legislative action arm of Texas Values. Texas Values Action operates as a 501(c)(4) non-profit lobbying and advocacy organization that directly advocates for faith, family, and freedom in the political arena. Texas Values Action shares in the Texas Values Mission and Vision of standing for biblical, Judeo-Christian values to ensure that Texas is a state in which religious liberty flourishes, families prosper, and every human life is valued.
Texas Values Action, 2019:  99%
The American Conservative Union is an American political organization that advocates for conservative policies, ranks politicians based on their level of conservatism, and organizes the Conservative Political Action Conference. Founded in 1964, it is the oldest such conservative lobbying organization in the country. The ACU is concerned with what they define as foundations of conservatism, issues such as personal liberty or freedom, foreign policy, and traditional values.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
American Conservative Union TX (ACU-TX), 2019:  85%, 83% (cum.)†
Texas Eagle Forum's mission is to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policy-making so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, respect for family integrity, public and private virtue, and private enterprise.
Eagle Forum TX, 2019:  83%
Young Conservatives of Texas, a non-partisan conservative youth organization, has been fighting for conservative values for more than a quarter century in the Lone Star State and publishes the most respected ratings of the Texas Legislature.
Young Conservatives of TX (YCT), 2019:  72%
Empower Texans exists to assist Texans in creating and sustaining a system of strong fiscal stewardship within all levels of government, ensuring the greatest amounts of economic and personal liberty, and promoting public policies that provide individuals with the freedom to use their strengths and talents in pursuit of greater opportunities. For liberty to flourish, we believe citizens must be empowered to hold their elected officials accountable.
Empower Texans, 2019:  64%
Club for Growth Texas works to promote public policies that encourage a high growth economy and a swift return to America's founding principles primarily through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, training and educational activity.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Club for Growth TX, 2019:  63%, 63% (cum.)†
The members, directors, and officers of Texas Right to Life join together in the defense of innocent human life. We seek due process of law and equal protection of the law for all human beings from the moment of fertilization until natural death and without regard to their age or physical and mental competence. Human life is a sacred gift of our Creator, and only He has the power to end human life. Our purpose is the furtherance and implementation of our view of human life through legal and peaceful means.
Right to Life TX, 2019:  63%

78%

CONSERVATIVE AVERAGE

Liberal Organizations

Environment Texas is a nonpartisan organization that combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Texas’ environment.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Environment Texas, 2019:  30%, 22% (cum.)†
The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club values diversity and promotes environmental education and environmental justice in our efforts to fulfill our mission to explore, enjoy, and protect our Texas natural heritage and to protect public health.
Sierra Club - Lone Star Chapter, 2019:  20%
Equality Texas works to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration.
Equality Texas, 2019:  F
NARAL Pro-Choice Texas’ mission is to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every Texan the right to make personal reproductive health decisions and to guarantee access to the full range of options, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and accessing legal abortion.
NARAL Pro-Choice TX, 2019:  0%

10%

LIBERAL AVERAGE

Endorsements*

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

Conservatives

4
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF, *Pat Fallon, Texas State Rifle Association, Texas Values Action

Others

7
Greg Abbott, *Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC, Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL), Texas Association of Business (TAB) BACPAC, Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC), *Texas Municipal Police Association, Texas Oil and Gas Association

Reported by Candidate

6
NRA, Texas Municipal Police Association, Senator Pat Fallon, Farm Bureau, Texas Alliance for Life, NFIB - Voice for small business

Selected Contributions

Conservative

GIVEN BY CANDIDATE
32
American Legislative Exchange Council (2014), Briscoe Cain (2019), Brooks Landgraf (2015), Charles Lee Perry (2014), Dan Flynn (2020), Dennis Bonnen (2018) and
American Legislative Exchange Council (2014)
Briscoe Cain (2019)
Brooks Landgraf (2015)
Charles Lee Perry (2014)
Dan Flynn (2020)
Dennis Bonnen (2018)
Dewayne Burns (2016)
George Lavender (2014)
Greg Abbott (2014)
J.D. Sheffield (2020)
Jared Patterson (2019)
John Cyrier (2016)
Jonathan Stickland (2014)
Kyle Kacal (2014)
Lance Gooden (2014)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Lynn Stucky (2017)
Matt Schaefer (2014)
National Rifle Association (2014)
National Right to Life Committee (2014)
Paul Ryan (2016)
Phil King (2012)
Reggie Smith (2018)
Republican National Hispanic Assembly (2017)
Republican Women's Organizations (2019)
Ron Simmons (2018)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
Stefani Carter (2014)
Ted Cruz (2018)
Texas Values Action (2014)
Tony Dale (2018)
Travis Clardy (2015)
26 more
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE
18
Capital Leadership Fund (2018), Conservative Republicans of Texas (2013), Craig Estes (2012), David Dewhurst (2007), David Simpson (2013), Drew Darby (2015) and
Capital Leadership Fund (2018)
Conservative Republicans of Texas (2013)
Craig Estes (2012)
David Dewhurst (2007)
David Simpson (2013)
Drew Darby (2015)
Empower Texans (2014)
Giovanni Capriglione (2015)
James Frank (2018)
Larry Gonzales (2018)
National Rifle Association (2017)
National Right to Life Committee (2014)
Republican Women's Organizations (2013)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
Tan Parker (2015)
Texas Home School Coalition (2012)
Texas State Rifle Association (2017)
Young Conservatives of Texas (2013)
12 more

Liberal

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE
6
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018), Association of Texas Professional Educators (2018), Craig Eiland (2016), International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020), Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2019), Transportation Workers Union of America (2018)

Summary

11%

LIBERAL

89%

CONSERVATIVE

 

Other Information

The 2019 Texas House, from right to left
"Senate District 30 candidates address top issues facing Texas". Autumn Owens. Weatherford Democrat. September 4, 2020.
“North Texas Voters Vet State Senate Candidates Ahead of Special Election”. Erin Anderson. Texas Scorecard. September 8, 2020.
VIDEO: Cooke Co. Republican Party SD-30 candidate forum
Texas Right to Life: Pro-life Scorecard for the 86th Texas Legislature - 2019
Texas Alliance for Life: 2017 Texas Legislative Scorecard
Concerned Women for America of Texas:Scorecard for the 84th Texas Legislative Session - 2015

Questionnaire

Please note: Responses are entered electronically by the candidate and are listed verbatim.

Right to Life

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree   

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree   

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

Economy

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree   

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

Strongly Agree   

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

The last three budgets I've voted for in Texas have been balanced

Religious Liberty

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree   

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree   

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree   

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes   

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

The state does not select the "official" church of the state.

Healthcare

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree   

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

(Did not answer)

National Security

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree   

Immigration

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree   

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree   

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

It should be a merit based immigration system that insures everyone in our country has legal status. The numbers allowed in should be tied to unemployment and specific needs.

Education

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree   

Values

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree   

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree   

Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.

Strongly Agree   

I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

Strongly Disagree   

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

(Did not answer)

Qualifications

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative   

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Rice University ranks all members of the legislator and in 4 terms I have averaged in the top 10% of conservatives.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

(Did not answer)

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I've been married for 29 years. We are blessed with three kids, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson.

Judicial Philosophy

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree   

Criminal Justice

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree   

2nd Amendment

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes   

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

The current requirements to purchase a firearm are all the regulations we need.

Other Important Issues

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree   

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree   

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree   

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

(Did not answer)

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

(Did not answer)

Background

Education
  • University of North Texas, Denton, Accounting, 1988
Work & Military
  • (Candidate did not provide)
Affiliations
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Finance council
  • Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, Fireman
  • Cooke County Republican Women, Associate - 16 years
  • Cooke County Republicans, Member 16 years
  • All Babies Born Alive - ABBA, contributor, volunteer
Offices
  • State Representative, Held 8
 
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