David was born and raised in west Plano, Texas. 

David W. Carstens' campaign for State Representative in State House District 66 in Texas is his first run for public office.

Candidate website

Believes financial integrity and transparency are crucial for a strong Texas.

Believes in "Fiscal Intelligence & Responsibility" to ensure sound economic policies.

- Believes financial integrity and transparency are crucial for a strong Texas.
- Believes in "Fiscal Intelligence & Responsibility" to ensure sound economic policies.

Economy

Supports responsible gun ownership and upholding the 2nd Amendment, but also advocates for "common-sense measures" to reduce gun deaths.

Believes "safeguarding our border and communities" is crucial for public safety.

Believes in helping the federal government secure the southern border and supports a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding individuals who contribute to the economy.

- Supports safe and legal immigration.
- Supports responsible gun ownership and upholding the 2nd Amendment, but also advocates for "common-sense measures" to reduce gun deaths.
- Believes "safeguarding our border and communities" is crucial for public safety.
- Believes in helping the federal government secure the southern border and supports a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding individuals who contribute to the economy.

Public Safety

Supports allowing women and families to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference.

- Supports allowing women and families to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference.

Healthcare

Twitter

Believes sustained investment in public schools is essential.

Said, "My opponent is pushing a radical education agenda, driven by ideology instead of results. I support giving our children the best, most unbiased education possible."

- Opposes private school vouchers.
- Believes sustained investment in public schools is essential.
- Said, "My opponent is pushing a radical education agenda, driven by ideology instead of results. I support giving our children the best, most unbiased education possible."

Education

Supports developing "smart power solutions" to address climate change, reduce energy costs, stimulate innovation, and diversify the Texas economy.

Supports the development of renewable energy sources and the protection of the environment.

- Supports developing "smart power solutions" to address climate change, reduce energy costs, stimulate innovation, and diversify the Texas economy.
- Supports the development of renewable energy sources and the protection of the environment.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

David W. Carstens

Promises to be "committed to ensuring taxpayers know how their money is being spent."

David W. Carstens was born and raised in west Plano, Texas. None.

David W. Carstens is a writer and educator.

As of September 12, 2024, David W. Carstens’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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