2026 Texas General Election

Carl Tepper

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Carl Tepper is from Lubbock, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. He is a father and a lifelong Christian.

Rep. Tepper, Carl H. - District 84 - Texas House of Representatives

Carl is a commercial real estate professional. He previously served as a flight engineer in the United States Air Force. He also worked as an investor and a guest host on various radio shows. 

Conversations with Candidates: Carl Tepper for House District 84

Carl is currently a Texas state representative for House District 84.

Carl Tepper, David Glasheen to run for State House District 84 ...

Believes there is a spending problem rather than a revenue problem, and commits to lowering property taxes while limiting spending to population growth plus inflation.

Economy

Supports the right to keep and bear arms and opposes any infringement on gun rights.

Opposes efforts to defund the police and advocates for providing law enforcement with adequate resources to ensure community and school safety.

Said, "If the federal government won't do its job, Texas must step up to secure the border and cut off the magnets that encourage illegal immigration."

Public Safety

As of July 22, 2026, Carl Tepper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Education

Energy & the Environment

Believes it should be easy to vote but hard to cheat, emphasizing the need to secure elections to uphold the principle of one person, one vote.

Voting & Elections

Margaret Durham

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