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Submitted by john wertz on 2023-12-20 13:26:18

Pros

Well known Christian conservative; proven conservative legislator. Active in conservative circles & issues.
Ranked (Steve Toth) as the most conservative in the state.
Pro-life, pro-fmaily, pro small business
Passed gun legislation in state house, protecting 2nd amendment rights
Generally in agreement with MCTP on most issues
Wants to eliminate compulsory education
One of biggest critics of SJRA and flood
Supports doing away w/appraisal districts and freezing values at the purchase price. "What it does is it forces elected officials to put out a true property tax rate based on properties in the county," Toth said. "No more hiding behind appraisal districts."
Attends local events, is generally accessible and is willing to discuss issues with The People
Did stand with AG Paxton against the Impeachment
Has regrets voting for Dade Phelan
Endorsed by: Rice Score Card: No. 1 ranked conservative; Young Conservatives of Texas No. 1 Conservative; Texas Right to Life; Texas for Fiscal Responsibility(1 of only 4 taxpayer champions); Texas Values "Faith and Family Champion; Texans for Vaccine Choice (Special Session Dream Team - one of only 4).

Cons

Supported Dade Phelan for Speaker against the advice and wishes of local Conservatives. took money from Phelan, though he distributed it to conservative groups. There's always a concern that someone's judgement may be impaired and unduly influenced by other powers.
Defends the indefsible of allowing democrats to cross over and vote in Republican primaries, a violation of the Republican Party members' right to freedom of association.