Ballotpedia, Phil King

Phil has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in business administration from Dallas Baptist University and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. Phil lives with his wife, Terry, in Weatherford, Texas. He is an active member of Trinity Bible Church.

Phil currently works as a small business owner and attorney. He previously worked as a police officer in Fort Worth and served in the Texas State Guard. He also served on the board of directors and as vice chairman of the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute

Phil King currently serves as a state senator in State Senate District 10. He was first elected to this position in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a state representative in State House District 61. He was named to that position in 1999 and served for 11 full terms. He served on board of directors and as the national chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council. 

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Supports further property tax cuts to increase homeownership and provide tax relief.

Supports additional property tax cuts to increase homeownership opportunities and provide tax relief.

Supports lowering taxes on small businesses.

As a state representative, King supported tax reductions for small businesses.

Supports capping state spending growth at the rate of population growth plus inflation.

Believes in capping state government spending at the population growth rate plus inflation.

Supports raising the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000 ($110,000 for those above age 65).

As a state representative, King raised the homestead exemption, a property tax cut, from $40,000 to $100,000 and $110,000 for those above age 65 and older. 

Believes the ability to own, manage, and protect property is a "fundamental right."

Believes the Biden/Harris administration has caused "runaway inflation" and "eroded our standing in [...]", and opposes their economic policies.

Believes the Biden/Harris administration has caused "runaway inflation" and "allowed millions of illegals to pour across the border and has eroded our standing in the world."

Believes government should not compete with businesses and supports fostering a free market.

Believes government should not compete with businesses and supports an economy that "allows the free market to work."

As a legislator, led the passage of Texas’ anti-BDS law, which prohibits companies and government entities from participating in an economic boycott of Israel.

As a legislator, King led in passing of Texas’ anti-BDS law, which prohibits companies and government entities from participating in an economic boycott of Israel.

- Supports additional property tax cuts to increase homeownership opportunities and provide tax relief.
- As a state representative, King supported tax reductions for small businesses.
- Believes in capping state government spending at the population growth rate plus inflation.
- As a state representative, King raised the homestead exemption, a property tax cut, from $40,000 to $100,000 and $110,000 for those above age 65 and older. 
- Believes the ability to own, manage, and protect property is a "fundamental right."
- Believes the Biden/Harris administration has caused "runaway inflation" and "allowed millions of illegals to pour across the border and has eroded our standing in the world."
- Believes government should not compete with businesses and supports an economy that "allows the free market to work."
- As a legislator, King led in passing of Texas’ anti-BDS law, which prohibits companies and government entities from participating in an economic boycott of Israel.

Economy

Supports implementing new school safety standards and providing over $1.4 billion for school safety grants.

As a state representative, King supported implementing new school safety standards and providing over $1.4 billion for school safety grants.

Supports creating an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources among various states.

As a state representative, King supported the creation of an "interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources among various states."

Opposes gun control, saying "all law-abiding citizens have the unalienable right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the U.S. and Texas constitutions."

Believes in "fairness and safety for women in sports" by requiring collegiate athletes to compete based on their biological sex."

Opposes transgender-inclusive policies in women's college sports. 

Supports the ability to recall prosecutors who are not "following the law."

As chairman of the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, blocked "dozens of unconstitutional bills" that would infringe on Second Amendment rights.

As a state representative, King "blocked dozens of unconstitutional bills" that would enact gun control policies.

Believes Israel is "the only true democracy in the Middle East and it is America’s best partner in that hostile region."

- As a state representative, King supported implementing new school safety standards and providing over $1.4 billion for school safety grants.
- As a state representative, King supported the creation of an "interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources among various states."
- Opposes gun control, saying "all law-abiding citizens have the unalienable right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the U.S. and Texas constitutions."
- Opposes transgender-inclusive policies in women's college sports. 
- Supports the ability to recall prosecutors who are not "following the law."
- As a state representative, King "blocked dozens of unconstitutional bills" that would enact gun control policies.
- Believes Israel is "the only true democracy in the Middle East and it is America’s best partner in that hostile region."

Public Safety

Healthcare

Opposes sexually oriented performances in front of children and "dangerous gender modification procedures."

Wants to ban "sexually oriented performances in the presence of a child" and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people.

Believes in eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and "race and racism" (CRT) programs at public colleges and universities.

Believes in eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and "race and racism" programs at public colleges and universities.

Believes parents should have the final say in all education-related matters, including school choice (public, private, or home school).

Supports school choice and school vouchers, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

- Wants to ban "sexually oriented performances in the presence of a child" and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people.
- Believes in eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and "race and racism" programs at public colleges and universities.
- Supports school choice and school vouchers, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

Education

As of September 7, 2024, Phil King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in "promoting election integrity by increasing the penalty for illegal voting."

Wants harsher penalties for unlawful voting.

Supports transparency and robust auditing to increase public confidence in elections.

Wants transparency and robust auditing to "increase public confidence in elections."

As a state representative, authored a bill prohibiting local county election offices from accepting private donations.

As a state representative, King authored a bill prohibiting local county election offices from accepting private donations.

- Wants harsher penalties for unlawful voting.
- Wants transparency and robust auditing to "increase public confidence in elections."
- As a state representative, King authored a bill prohibiting local county election offices from accepting private donations.

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Phil King

Phil has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in business administration from Dallas Baptist University and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. Phil lives with his wife, Terry, in Weatherford, Texas, and is an active member of Trinity Bible Church.

Phil currently works as a small business owner and attorney. He previously worked as a police officer in Fort Worth and serves in the Texas State Guard.

Phil King currently serves in the Texas State Senate for District 10. He was first elected to this position in 2022. He previously Texas House of Representatives for District 61 from 1999 to 2022.

Supports a fiscally responsible budget that includes a record $5.1 billion for border security.

Endorsed by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC.

Believes in creating jobs and improving the economy.

Believes secure property rights are essential for liberty and a vibrant economy.

Believes CenterPoint Energy deceived him, the Texas Legislature, and the public regarding economic matters.

Supports passing a cost of living increase for retired teachers, subject to voter approval of Prop 9.

As a state representative, supported passing a cost of living increase for retired teachers.

Supports further property tax cuts to increase homeownership opportunities and provide tax relief.

As a state representative, supported lowering taxes on small businesses.

As a state representative, raised the homestead exemption, a property tax cut, from $40,000 to $100,000 ($110,000 for those above age 65).

Believes Texans should claim over $4 billion in unclaimed funds, including utility deposits, insurance proceeds, and abandoned bank account contents.

Supports Texans claiming over $4 billion in unclaimed state treasury funds, including utility deposits, insurance proceeds, and abandoned bank account contents.

- Supports further property tax cuts to increase homeownership opportunities and provide tax relief.
- As a state representative, supported lowering taxes on small businesses.
- Supports capping state spending growth at the rate of population growth plus inflation.
- As a state representative, raised the homestead exemption, a property tax cut, from $40,000 to $100,000 ($110,000 for those above age 65).
- Supports Texans claiming over $4 billion in unclaimed state treasury funds, including utility deposits, insurance proceeds, and abandoned bank account contents.
- Believes the ability to own, manage, and protect property is a "fundamental right."
- Believes the Biden/Harris administration has caused "runaway inflation" and "allowed millions of illegals to pour across the border and has eroded our standing in the world."
- Believes government should not compete with businesses and supports fostering a free market.
- As a legislator, led the passage of Texas’ anti-BDS law, which prohibits companies and government entities from participating in an economic boycott of Israel.

Supports strong character and policy expertise in serving public safety.

Supports Israel and led efforts to combat antisemitism in the Texas House.

Supports candidates with a reputation for fairness, honesty, and integrity.

Believes in addressing all forms of contemporary antisemitism, including anti-Zionism and anti-Israel sentiments.

As a state representative, supported implementing new school safety standards and providing over $1.4 billion for school safety grants.

As a state representative, supported creating an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources among various states.

Believes in "fairness and safety for women in sports by requiring collegiate athletes to compete based on their biological sex."

As a state representative, blocked "dozens of unconstitutional bills" that would enact gun control policies.

Supports maintaining strong trade relations with Israel, highlighting that Texas exports to Israel over the last 20 years totaled about $13 billion and that Israel is now Texas' 4th largest trade partner.

Supports maintaining strong trade relations with Israel.

- As a state representative, supported implementing new school safety standards and providing over $1.4 billion for school safety grants.
- As a state representative, supported creating an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources among various states.
- Opposes gun control, saying "all law-abiding citizens have the unalienable right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the U.S. and Texas constitutions."
- Believes in "fairness and safety for women in sports by requiring collegiate athletes to compete based on their biological sex."
- Supports the ability to recall prosecutors who are not "following the law."
- As a state representative, blocked "dozens of unconstitutional bills" that would enact gun control policies.
- Believes Israel is "the only true democracy in the Middle East and it is America’s best partner in that hostile region."
- Supports maintaining strong trade relations with Israel.
- Opposes gun control.

Supports policies that align with a "Culture of Life."

Supports providing solutions for unplanned pregnancies, such as the Baby Moses Law and the Alternatives to Abortion Program.

Supports Phil King for State Senate, saying he "shares the core values I believe in such as defending the unborn and protecting property rights."

Supports the pro-life cause and the historic Heartbeat bill.

Supports healthcare policies that align with personal beliefs and values.

Endorsed by the Texas Ophthalmological Association EYE-PAC.

Opposes gender modification surgeries on minors.

Endorses Craig Goldman, a pro-life advocate.

Believes parents, not government, know what is best for their children regarding education.

Believes education should focus on preparing students for college and careers.

Supports increased local autonomy for teachers and parents, with state intervention only if schools are failing.

Opposes redefining sex in a way that conflicts with Title IX.

Believes in engaging with local communities to understand their educational needs and concerns.

Believes in engaging with local communities and organizations to discuss political issues and gain support.

Supports "common sense" education policies and opposes federal mandates on gender identity in school policies.

Opposes the Biden/Harris Department of Education's new regulations prohibiting discrimination based on "gender identity" in educational institutions, believing it undermines fairness in women's sports and increases safety risks.

Believes it is "critical for Texas to have the best public school system in America."

Believes state and federal bureaucracy, including high-stakes testing, has undermined local control of public school districts.

Opposes "sexually oriented performances" for children and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people.

Supports school choice and voucher policies.

- Opposes "sexually oriented performances" for children and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people.
- Believes in eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and "race and racism" programs at public colleges and universities.
- Supports school choice and voucher policies.

Opposes using ratepayer dollars for utility expenses.

Believes the Office of Public Utility Counsel failed in its duty by not intervening in the approval of CenterPoint’s lease and expenditures.

Believes CenterPoint's mobile generation fleet should be deployed more effectively during recovery efforts.

Believes CenterPoint must terminate its lease of stationary generators that were "useless following Hurricane Beryl" and that all associated costs should not be passed on to customers.

Believes that CenterPoint Energy underutilizes funds for mobile generation, spending only $500,000 of $800 million on rapidly deployable units.

Supports transparency in energy contracts, revealing a significant cost increase for CenterPoint’s lease, from $200 million to $800 million, without public documentation due to sealed contracts.

Supports the new law requiring utilities to secure mobile generation units, as evidenced by Oncor's success in doing so at a lower cost than CenterPoint, which had to borrow units from Oncor and AEP Texas.

Believes CenterPoint made a "poor business decision" by leasing large stationary units that are "useless when they are needed most."

Believes CenterPoint engages in "deceptive and misleading tactics" by showing images of mobile generation on wheels, not stationary generation, in documents for the Legislature.

Believes in financial transparency and accountability to ratepayers.

Believes serious allegations regarding CenterPoint's leasing contract negotiations must be officially investigated.

Believes CenterPoint Energy sought profits and demands full accountability and transparency regarding leased generators.

Supports investment in mobile generators to enhance public safety and reduce power outages.

Believes recent news reports about his position on CenterPoint are "misleading and inaccurate."

Plans to file legislation to ensure compliance with the Legislature’s intent regarding life-saving mobile generation.

Supports the removal of individuals from voter rolls, including deceased persons, individuals who have moved out of state, individuals with felony convictions, and noncitizens.

Believes in preparing for the November 5th Election and supporting high-stakes presidential debates.

Believes the November election is crucial, citing "deeply concerning messages" from Democrats at their national convention.

Supports Senate Bill (SB) 1, SB 1113, and House Bill (HB) 574, which provide harsher penalties for illegal voting, ban unsolicited mail-in ballot applications, and make it a felony to count invalid votes or refuse to count valid ones.

Believes some Texans are being denied the right to determine their local governance.

Believes in the biblical involvement of God in choosing leaders and elections.

Opposes teachings that label the U.S. as "fundamentally racist" and supports the view that America has made racial discrimination illegal at all government levels.

Believes the Texas Voter ID law is essential for election integrity and supports reinstating it.

Supports removing noncitizens from voting rolls and taking legal action against those who vote illegally.

Opposes the use of private funds for local elections, citing concerns about transparency and potential fraudulent use, particularly in urban areas.

Believes election integrity is crucial and supports improvements in ballot security and auditing.

Supports "promoting election integrity by increasing the penalty for illegal voting."

- Supports "promoting election integrity by increasing the penalty for illegal voting."
- Supports transparency and robust auditing to increase public confidence in elections.
- As a state representative, authored a bill prohibiting local county election offices from accepting private donations.

Phil King resides in Weatherford, Texas, and has been an active member of Trinity Bible Church since 1984. He and his wife Terry have six children, ten granddaughters, and seven grandsons. Phil earned his B.A. and M.B.A. from Dallas Baptist University and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law.

Phil King is a Texas State Senator and an attorney. He previously served as a police officer in Fort Worth for 15 years and was a State Representative representing Parker and Wise Counties. He also serves in the Texas State Guard.

Phil King has served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2023 and was elected to the Texas Senate in November 2022. He serves as Vice Chair of the Business & Commerce Committee and is a member of the Border Security, Criminal Justice, Education, Higher Education (Subcommittee), and Transportation committees.

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