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Ballotpedia, Tan Parker

Tan earned a bachelor's degree from The University of Dallas. He is married and has 2 daughters. He is a member of the Saint Ann Church.

Tan has worked in software, financial services, biotechnology, and private equity.

Tan Parker is a member of the Texas Senate. He has been in office for 1 term since 2023. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023. He held 2 terms as the chairman of the Texas House Republican Caucus and currently serves as the vice chairman of the Texas Senate Republican Caucus.

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Supports lowering school property tax rates, increasing the homestead exemption, capping property appraisals, saving franchise taxes, and creating local appraisal board positions to benefit property owners and small business entrepreneurs.

As a legislator, promoted economic development, fiscally responsible spending, medical freedoms, a culture of life, and public safety measures.

As a legislator, promoted economic development, fiscally responsible spending, medical freedoms, and public safety measures.

- Supports lowering school property tax rates, increasing the homestead exemption, capping property appraisals, saving franchise taxes, and creating local appraisal board positions to benefit property owners and small business entrepreneurs.
- As a legislator, promoted economic development, fiscally responsible spending, medical freedoms, and public safety measures.

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Supports the use of digital technology in law enforcement.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports the use of digital technology in law enforcement.

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Opposes gender transitioning or reassignment surgery for minors. Supports weaning off transition drugs for minors in a "medically appropriate" manner.

Opposes gender transitioning or reassignment surgery for minors and supports weaning off transition drugs for minors in a "medically appropriate" manner.

- Opposes gender transitioning or reassignment surgery for minors and supports weaning off transition drugs for minors in a "medically appropriate" manner.
- Opposes access to abortion.

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

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Tan Parker

Tan earned a bachelor's degree from The University of Dallas. He is married and has two daughters. He is a member of the Saint Ann Church.

Tan Parker is a member of the Texas Senate. He has been in office for 1 term since 2023. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023. He held two terms as the chairman of the Texas House Republican Caucus and currently serves as the vice chairman of the Texas Senate Republican Caucus.

Believes the 12th Senate District of Texas is crucial for the state's strength, saying, "North Texas is leading the way in building growth, creating opportunity and generating prosperity for families and businesses across Texas."

Received a political contribution from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s BEEF PAC.

- Supports lowering school property tax rates, increasing the homestead exemption, capping property appraisals, saving franchise taxes, and creating local appraisal board positions to benefit property owners and small business entrepreneurs.
- Received a political contribution from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s BEEF PAC.
- As a legislator, promoted economic development, fiscally responsible spending, medical freedoms, and public safety measures.

Advocates for protecting children and vulnerable populations and opposes human trafficking.

Believes the Mexican-American War was justified due to U.S. annexation of Texas.

Endorsed by the Dallas Police Association PAC.

- Opposes gun control.
- Endorsed by the Dallas Police Association PAC.
- Supports the use of digital technology in law enforcement.

Supports the Texas Humane Legislation Network.

- Opposes gender transitioning or reassignment surgery for minors. Supports weaning off transition drugs for minors in a "medically appropriate" manner.
- Opposes abortion.

Supports charitable donations from book proceeds to organizations serving veterans.

Supports the return of school days in Texas.

Supports the Political Action Committee for Engineers (PACE).

As of September 12, 2024, Tan Parker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tan Parker is a Republican member of the Texas Senate, having previously served in the Texas House of Representatives. He has worked in software, financial services, biotechnology, and private equity.

Tan Parker is a Republican member of the Texas Senate, having previously served in the Texas House of Representatives. He has held leadership roles including two terms as the chairman of the Texas House Republican Caucus and currently serves as the vice chairman of the Texas Senate Republican Caucus.

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Texas State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas Legislature.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- There are 31 Texas state senators, each representing a single district with a constituency of around 1 million.
- State senators are elected to 4-year terms and one 2-year term per decade, and there are no term limits.
- They are paid a salary of $7,200/year and a per diem of $221/day.