Senate Texas, Member DIstrict 8

Angela is from New Braunfels, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics from Baylor University and a master's degree in education from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Angela and her husband Ken have four grown children. They attend Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.

Angela previously worked as a secondary math teacher and school counselor.

Angela Paxton currently serves as Texas State Senator for Texas Senate District 8. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term. Angela is the Vice-Chair of the State Affairs Committee and the Chair of the Senate Republican Caucus.

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Supports the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act.

Supports the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act, which lowered taxes on property in Texas and requires an election to raise it. 

Supports passing a Constitutional amendment prohibiting State Income Tax.

- Supports the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act, which lowered taxes on property in Texas and requires an election to raise it. 
- Supports passing a Constitutional amendment prohibiting State Income Tax.

Economy

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

Public Safety

Texas Legislature Online, Bill HB 1280

Supports the Human Life Protection Act (2021), which would ban abortion in the state.

Sponsored HB 1280, the "Human Life Protection Act" which implemented criminal and civil penalties for any physician that performs an abortion. 

- Opposes vaccine mandates.
- Opposes access to abortion.
- Sponsored HB 1280, the "Human Life Protection Act" which implemented criminal and civil penalties for any physician that performs an abortion. 

Healthcare

Supports legislation preventing schools from teaching about racism.

- Supports legislation preventing schools from teaching about racism.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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Angela Paxton

Angela was born in New Braunfels, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics from Baylor University and a master's degree in education from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Angela is married to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and they have four grown children and three grandchildren. They attend Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.

Angela Paxton currently serves as Texas state senator for Texas Senate District 8. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term. Angela is Vice-Chair of the State Affairs Committee and the Chair of the Senate Republican Caucus.

Supports Proposition 3, which prohibits the imposition of an individual wealth or net worth tax.

Supports Proposition 3, which prohibits an individual wealth or net worth tax.

Supports Proposition 2, which allows local governments to exempt child-care facilities from property taxes.

Supports using the $33 billion budget surplus to provide the largest property tax cut in Texas history, fully secure the border, increase school safety, and bolster education opportunities for all Texas students.

Supports Proposition 1, which protects the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.

Supports setting aside $15 billion for property tax relief, including $3 billion to raise the homestead exemption to $70,000.

Supports Proposition 8, which creates a broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and finance connectivity projects.

Supports SB 1, the State’s Proposed Budget, saying it "Keeps our Promises to Texans & Charts a Path for Continued Prosperity."

Supports Proposition 9, which allows the 88th Legislature to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Supports Proposition 4, which allows the legislature to set a temporary limit on the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, increases the exemption amount for residence homesteads from $40,000 to $100,000, and adjusts tax limitations for elderly or disabled homeowners.

Promises to "listen, learn, lead" as senator.

Supports policies that aim to keep Texas "prosperous and free."

Believes in balancing the budget, protecting the unborn, defending the Second Amendment, and securing elections and borders.

Serves on the Senate committees for Business & Commerce, Education, Higher Education, and Local Government.

Supports Proposition 13, which increases the mandatory retirement age for state justices and judges.

Supports allocating $4.6 billion to maintain current border security operations and provide pay raises for border law enforcement.

Supports allocating $350 million to establish a rural law enforcement fund and increase sheriff's pay.

Supports family values and public safety.

Plans to advance conservative priorities in a unified manner that aims to benefit all Texans.

Believes in strong leadership and accountability within the Senate Republican Caucus to enhance public safety policies.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Supports SB 417, which creates a criminal offense and civil penalty for failing to install electronic device filters for explicit material.

Believes in "Working Together to Protect our Children" and supports measures to enhance public safety.

Supports the Omnibus Human Trafficking Prevention Act (2019).

Supports policies that enhance public safety.

Supports implementing the Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force recommendations.

Opposes abortion and supports ending abortion through prayer.

Endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Right to Life, and other conservative organizations.

Supports banning all abortions and passed The Human Life Protection Act, which would immediately ban all abortions in Texas if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Believes the Supreme Court should actively end abortion.

Believes in providing love and support to mothers considering abortion, while ultimately encouraging them to choose life.

Supports investing $3 billion to improve mental health facilities and expand hospital capacity.

Supports the Human Life Protection Act, which would ban abortion in Texas.

Believes human life begins at conception and supports including fetal development in the health curriculum.

Opposes vaccine mandates and believes government should not overreach into peoples' lives.

Supported the Human Life Protection Act (2021), which would ban abortion in Texas except in instances that would endanger the mother's life.

- Opposes vaccine mandates and believes government should not overreach into peoples' lives.
- Opposes access to abortion.
- Supported the Human Life Protection Act (2021), which would ban abortion in Texas except in instances that would endanger the mother's life.

Supports enhancing resources for students with dyslexia.

Supports SB 31, which protects parental rights in districts of innovation.

Supports SB 33, which funds charter school facilities.

Supports fully funding the Foundation School Program, including for enrollment growth.

Supports allocating $400 million to complete The Alamo Restoration and up to $500 million for Gulf Coast Protection District projects.

Supports protecting employment and educational access for individuals who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Supports parental involvement in education decisions, such as deciding whether their children should be held back in school.

Supports higher education opportunities, as evidenced by the article "More Degrees Ahead at Collin College" in The Colony Courier-Leader, which highlights the expansion of degree programs at Collin College.

Supports Proposition 5, which provides funding to certain higher education institutions in Texas to enhance their national prominence and boost the state economy.

Supports endorsing local school board candidates who align with his educational values.

Supports Proposition 14, which creates a fund to be used for the creation and improvement of state parks.

Supports SB 419, which allows parents to preemptively flag books in school libraries that their child is not allowed to check out.

Supports Proposition 11, which allows conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.

Supports the Texas Senate's resolution to address China's forced organ harvesting, believing "there needs to be a global outcry" against such practices.

Supports Proposition 7, which creates the Texas energy fund to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.

Supports Proposition 6, which creates the Texas water fund to finance water projects in Texas.

Supports reforming the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Supports small businesses and top-rated public schools.

Believes a special session is necessary to address voting rights and election issues.

Supports fair and accessible voting rights and elections.

Supports the continued backing of local leaders in Senate District 8, including GOP precinct chairs, business leaders, and conservative activists.

Supports policies that align with President Trump's endorsement.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes legislation on voting rights must change.

Believes in following through with promises made to constituents.

Believes true representative government begins with listening to constituents' experiences and ideas about government functioning.

Angela Paxton lives in Texas and attended Baylor University and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She is married to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and they have four grown children and three grandchildren. They are members of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.

Angela Paxton was elected to the Texas Senate in November of 2018 and represents Senate District 8. She previously worked as a secondary math teacher and school counselor for more than 20 years.

Angela Paxton was elected to the Texas Senate in November 2018 and represents Senate District 8. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the State Affairs Committee and is a member of the Finance, Education, Local Government, and Nominations committees. Paxton is also the Chair of the Senate Republican Caucus.

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