PRESS RELEASE: Tan Parker Releases More Endorsements

PRESS RELEASE: Tan Parker Releases More Endorsements

Tan Parker Releases More Endorsements
60 House Colleagues Have Endorsed Bid for the Texas Senate

 Flower Mound, TX – Tan Parker, Texas State Representative and conservative Republican candidate for Texas State Senate District 12, released this statement:

“Our campaign momentum for Senate District 12 continues to grow.  Today, I am excited to share a significant number of new endorsements from my colleagues in the Texas House who have joined our efforts.  I have had the honor of working alongside each of them as they serve their districts and the people of Texas. They know my commitment to passing conservative, common-sense legislation that the people of Senate District 12 expect, and I am grateful to have earned their trust.”

Steve Allison John Frullo Tom Oliverson
Doc Anderson Gary Gates Chris Paddie
Trent Ashby Charlie Geren Jared Patterson
Ernest Bailes Sam Harless Dennis Paul
Cecil Bell Justin Holland Four Price
Keith Bell Dan Huberty John Raney
Kyle Biedermann Jacey Jetton Glenn Rogers
Brad Buckley Kyle Kacal Scott Sanford
DeWayne Burns Ken King Matt Schaefer
Angie Chen Button Phil King Mike Schofield
Briscoe Cain Matt Krause Hugh Shine
Gio Capriglione John Kuempel Bryan Slaton
Jeff Cason Stan Lambert John Smithee
Travis Clardy Brooks Landgraf Lynn Stucky
David Cook Lyle Larson David Spiller
Tom Craddick Jeff Leach Phil Stephenson
John Cyrier JM Lozano Tony Tinderholt
Drew Darby Geanie Morrison Ed Thompson
Jay Dean Jim Murphy Steve Toth
James Frank Candy Noble Gary VanDeaver

For more information about the Tan Parker campaign visit www.TanParker.com or on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

PRESS RELEASE – Legendary Chuck Norris Endorses Tan Parker

PRESS RELEASE – Legendary Chuck Norris Endorses Tan Parker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Allen Blakemore

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

713-526-3399

Legendary Chuck Norris Endorses Tan Parker 

FlowerMound, TX – Tan Parker, Texas State Representative and conservative Republicancandidate for Texas State Senate District 12, released this statement:

“As our campaign for Senate District 12forges ahead, it is exciting to have the legendary Chuck Norris join our team.Chuck is a force whose achievements exceed multiple lifetimes. I am alsohumbled to have the support of a genuine Texan who remains dedicated to faith,family, and freedom as well as improving the lives of children and standingstrong for our second amendment rights.”

Chuck Norris had this to say about hisendorsement, “My good friend Tan Parker is Texas tough. The legislature is oneplace where we really need leaders of principle and backbone – and Tan issomeone who has shown both in abundance. Through the years, I’ve watched Tanexemplify the leadership that Texans can count on, and I’m honored to supportand endorse him for the 12th District of the Texas Senate.”

For more information about the Tan Parker campaign visit www.TanParker.com or on social mediaplatforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Proposed 2021 Texas Constitutional Amendments

Proposed 2021 Texas Constitutional Amendments

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES:

  • October 22: Last day to receive absentee ballot requests for those voting by mail
  • October 18-October 29: Early voting
  • Nov. 2: Election Day



For information on where to find your polling place in your county of residence, click on one of the links available below:

DALLAS COUNTY

DENTON COUNTY

TARRANT COUNTY

WISE COUNTY

NOVEMBER 2nd CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION


During this upcoming election, Texans will be able to consider the following proposed constitutional amendments that are reflective of many areas of public policy. Here is a brief summary of each of them:

Proposition Number 1: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues.”

Prop 1 proposes a constitutional amendment expanding the circumstances in which a professional sports team charitable foundation may conduct raffles to raise money for the foundation’s charitable purposes. The proposed amendment would allow professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association to hold charitable raffles at rodeo events.

Proposition Number 2: “The constitutional amendment authorizing a county to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation or infrastructure in unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted areas in the county.”

Prop 2 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to authorize a county to issue bonds or notes to finance the development or redevelopment of an unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted area within the county and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in property tax revenues imposed on property in the area by the county. The Texas Constitution gives the legislature the power to authorize an incorporated city or town to issue such bonds or notes but does not expressly give the legislature the power to grant that same authority to counties. The proposed amendment also provides that a county that issues bonds or notes for transportation improvements may not pledge for the repayment of those bonds or notes more than 65 percent of the increases in ad valorem tax revenues each year, and a county may not use proceeds from the bonds or notes to finance the construction, operation, maintenance, or acquisition of rights-of-way of a toll road.

Proposition Number 3: “The constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations.”

Prop 3 proposes a constitutional amendment barring the State of Texas or a political subdivision from enacting, adopting, or issuing a statute, order, proclamation, decision, or rule that prohibits or limits religious services. The proposed amendment would apply to religious services, including those conducted in churches, congregations, and places of worship, in the state by a religious organization established to support and serve the propagation of a sincerely held religious belief.

Proposition Number 4: “The constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for a justice of the supreme court, a judge of the court of criminal appeals, a justice of a court of appeals, and a district judge.”

Prop 4 proposes a constitutional amendment changing certain eligibility requirements for a justice of the Supreme Court, a judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, a justice of a court of appeals, and a district judge. The proposed amendment provides that a person is eligible to serve on the Supreme Court if the person, among other qualifications, is licensed to practice law in Texas; is a resident of Texas at the time of election; has been either a practicing lawyer licensed in Texas for at least ten years or a practicing lawyer licensed in Texas and a judge of a state court or county court established by the legislature for a combined total of at least ten years; and during that time has not had the person’s license to practice law revoked, suspended, or subject to a probated suspension. The same eligibility requirements would apply to a judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals and to a justice of a court of appeals. The proposed amendment further provides that to be eligible for appointment or election as a district judge, a person must be a resident of Texas; be licensed to practice law in Texas; and have been a practicing lawyer or a judge of a court in Texas, or both combined, for eight years preceding the person’s election, during which time the person’s license to practice law has not been revoked, suspended, or subject to a probated suspension.

Proposition Number 5: “The constitutional amendment providing additional powers to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct with respect to candidates for judicial office.”

Prop 5 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) to accept complaints or reports, conduct investigations, and take any other authorized action with respect to a candidate for a state judicial office. Currently, the Texas Constitution only permits the SCJC to take such actions as to persons holding a judicial office.

Proposition Number 6: “The constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.”

Prop 6 proposes a constitutional amendment establishing that residents of certain facilities have the right to designate an essential caregiver with whom the facility may not prohibit in-person visitation. The proposed amendment would apply to a nursing facility, assisted living facility, intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability, residence providing home and community-based services, or state supported living center. The proposed amendment also would authorize the legislature to provide guidelines for these facilities to follow in establishing essential caregiver visitation policies and procedures.

Proposition Number 7: “The constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse’s residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person’s death.”

Prop 7 proposes a constitutional amendment permitting a person who is 55 years of age or older at the time of death of their spouse who is receiving a limitation on school district property taxes on their residence homestead on the basis of a disability to continue receiving the limitation while the property remains the surviving spouse’s residence homestead.

Proposition Number 8: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.”

Prop 8 proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the United States armed services who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. The Texas Constitution provides a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services who is killed in action, but the current exemption does not include members of the military who die during their service due to injuries sustained that are not combat-related.

Israel & Texas – Friends and Brothers

Israel & Texas – Friends and Brothers

A powerful evening with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Pastor John Hagee of Hagee Ministries, Ambassador Nikki Haley, Senator Ted Cruz, and many others celebrating Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States. Their mission includes educating and empowering millions of Americans to join together with one voice in defense of Israel and the Jewish people.

During the 87th Legislative Session, I was honored to join Representative Phil King to pass HB3257, establishing the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Anti-semitism Advisory Commission, bolstering awareness, and combating anti-Semitism across Texas.

PRESS RELEASE – Dallas County GOP Rallies Around Tan Parker

PRESS RELEASE – Dallas County GOP Rallies Around Tan Parker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Allen Blakemore

Monday, September 20, 2021

713-526-3399

Dallas County GOP Rallies Around Tan Parker

New District Lines Bring SD12 into Dallas County

Flower Mound, TX – Tan Parker, Texas State Representative and conservative Republican candidate for Texas State Senate District 12, released this statement:

“The new Texas Senate redistricting maps released on Saturday extend Senate District 12 into Dallas County.

“I am excited about having Dallas County in the new District boundary. While my House District is in neighboring Denton County, I have worked closely with the Dallas County Republican Party over many years and built strong working relationships there.

“I am proud to kick off our Dallas endorsements with these outstanding leaders for the area.

Rodney Anderson

  – former Chair Dallas GOP 2019-2021 & former State Representative

Wade Emmert

  – former Chairman Dallas GOP 2011-2016

Bob Driegert

  – former Chairman Dallas GOP 1992-2002

“Each of these Dallas County leaders have made a significant impact on the Republican Party in Dallas County and in other areas of service for our great state. I am honored to have earned their trust and support of our campaign. They know I am working hard to keep Texas Red and will serve the people across the new Senate District 12.”

For more information about the Tan Parker campaign visit www.TanParker.com or on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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PRESS RELEASE – Thirty-One House Colleagues Support Parker in Senate Bid

PRESS RELEASE – Thirty-One House Colleagues Support Parker in Senate Bid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Allen Blakemore

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

713-526-3399

Thirty-One House Colleagues Support Parker in Senate Bid

Early Response is Strong

Flower Mound, TX – Tan Parker, Texas State Representative and conservative Republican candidate for Texas State Senate District 12, released this statement:

“I am pleased and proud to receive a tremendous response from my House colleagues for our campaign. For the past 14 years in the Texas House, I’ve been honored to work with many great men and women who faithfully represent their Districts and work for the betterment of Texas.  

“The following State Representatives have endorsed me to serve as the next Senator for SD 12:

Steve Allison

Doc Anderson

Trent Ashby

Ernest Bailes

Cecil Bell

Angie Chen Button

Gio Capriglione

Jeff Cason

Travis Clardy

Tom Craddick

Drew Darby

John Frullo

Gary Gates

Dan Huberty

Kyle Kacal

Phil King

Stan Lambert

JM Lozano

Geanie Morrison

Four Price

John Raney

Matt Schaefer

Mike Schofield

Hugh Shine

Bryan Slaton

John Smithee

Lynn Stucky

David Spiller

Phil Stephenson

Tony Tinderholt

Ed Thompson

“The Senate redistricting map was released on Saturday. As we returned to the Capitol yesterday to begin the Third Called Special Session of the 87th Legislature, many of my colleagues were very generous with their endorsements, and I am honored to share their names today.”

For more information about the Tan Parker campaign visit www.TanParker.com or on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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A Life of Service

A Life of Service

I’m Tan Parker, a life-long Republican who has had the honor of serving the people of House District 63 as their State Representative. I’m a husband, father, and proud member of our community working for you to build a stronger, more vibrant Texas, and I’m a candidate to serve as your State Senator for District 12!

My life has been shaped by hard work, independence, and focusing on finding solutions. With deep roots in farming and entrepreneurship, and building upon faith, community, and a belief in the greatness of our country, I began giving back to my country by following the example of my political hero, President Ronald Reagan.

Blessed with a world-class education from the University of Dallas and the London School of Economics, I entered public service in 2007 with a background in business and as a long-time resident of our area. I took an oath to be faithful in my duties as your state representative and set out to make government limited, responsive, and to work for the people.

Serving as your voice in Austin, we have honored the taxpayers by fighting against wasteful spending, kept taxes low, and protected life and liberty. We also advanced public safety and removed government regulatory burdens unleashing Texan innovation and leadership. We always kept the safety and wellbeing of our citizens foremost in mind, and cared for the most vulnerable in our society. Together, we’ve achieved great results.

The heart and soul of my work centers upon being accessible and helpful to constituents. To honor the faith people place in me to fulfill my elected responsibilities, being responsive is paramount. If you haven’t had an opportunity to come visit me either at my district office in Flower Mound, your state Capitol in Austin, or sit down for one of the First Saturdays of the Month coffees I host, I do hope you will in the near future.

My wife Beth has been my rock for over 27 years. She and our two daughters, Lauren and Ashley are the foundation on which I have built my life and join me taking this next step in my service to Texas. I humbly ask you to join us in this work for the people of Texas with your support in my race for Senate District 12.

Texas is a land of opportunity, a beacon of hope, and the best state in which to live, work, and raise a family. Let’s protect our Texas not just for today, but for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference!

May God bless you and continue to bless the great state of Texas!

For Liberty,
Tan