Republican Tan Parker - Effective, Energetic, Conservative Leadership.

"As a conservative Republican, I'm ready to serve the people of District 63 by opposing a state income tax, leading the fight for property tax relief, reforming our educational system, securing our borders, and ensuring a better quality of life for our growing communities. As a husband and father of two girls, you can also count on me to stand firm for the values of faith and family.”

-Tan Parker

“More than a decade ago, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down and personally visit with former President Ronald Reagan. His belief in limited government, economic prosperity, the power of free markets, fighting evil around the world, maintaining strong families and a strong moral compass - these are the issues that shaped my life and shaped my formative years. Without question, my time with Ronald Reagan was one of the highlights of my life. He's the individual who made me realize the nobility of public service, and how important it was for good men and women to engage in the process.”

My Pledge to YOU and Denton County

  • Reduce skyrocketing property taxes
  • Ensure excellent schools by reforming our education system and demanding accountability for our education tax dollars
  • Stand firm for pro-life, pro-family policies
  • Oppose a state income tax
  • Secure our borders and stop illegal immigration
  • Bring high quality jobs to our area
  • Leverage our transportation dollars to eliminate gridlock and congestion
  • Preserve our unique quality of life and rural character

 

Tan Parker - Prepared to Lead, Ready to Serve

Business and Leadership

  • Chosen by Gov. Rick Perry to serve as Chairman of the Texas Industrial Development Corporation
  • Regional Vice President for Computer Sciences Corporation's (CSC) Financial Services Group
  • Served in a volunteer capacity at the United States Commerce Department in London, England
  • Served as a volunteer intern in the White House under President George H.W. Bush at the direction of C. Boyden Gray, the former Counsel to the President

Proven Republican Commitment

  • Strike Force Captain, Franklin County, Ohio, Bush Presidential Campaign
  • Strike Force Captain, State of Arkansas, George W. Bush for President
  • President, University of Dallas College Republicans
  • State Chairman, College Republicans of Texas
  • Co-founder, Denton County Young Republicans
  • Texas State Chairman, Young Americans for Dole-Kemp
  • Member, Denton County Republican Men's Club
  • Volunteer in numerous Republican campaigns for more than 17 years

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Philosophy from the University of Dallas
  • Student Body President, University of Dallas
  • Master's Degree from the London School of Economics.
  • Executive education from the University of Pennsylvania, Aresty Institute, Wharton School of Business

Personal

  • Lives in Flower Mound with his wife Beth, and daughters Lauren and Ashley
  • The Parkers attend St. Ann Church