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Summary

Representative Phil S. King

Full Name: Phil S. King
Office: State House (TX) - District 61, Republican
First Elected: 11/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Terry Lynn; 6 Children: Kristy, Sarah, Hannah, Josh, Mary, Leah
Birth Date: 02/29/1956
Birth Place: Lubbock, TX
Home City: Weatherford, TX
Religion: Christian

Recent Key Votes

SB 29 - Restricts Certain Types of Touching During Searches by Government Officials
Legislation (Yea)

June 29, 2011 - -Prohibits a public servant from committing certain actions while performing his or her assigned job duties including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):-Performing ...

SB 8 - Management and Operation of Public Schools
Legislation (Yea)

June 16, 2011 - Authorizes school districts to suspend or dismiss an employee if the employee's contract is voided by actions, including, but not limited to, one of ...

HB 5 - Interstate Health Care Compact
Legislation (Yea)

June 16, 2011 - -Requires member states to seek Congressional approval of the Compact (Sec. 1). -Authorizes each member state's legislature to regulate health care within the state, and ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Fighting Illegal Immigration

Phil King understands the need for secure borders and supports efforts to provide more resources to crack down on illegal immigration. To ensure the integrity ...

Issue Position: Protecting Property Rights

Phil King worked to pass private property rights protections that ensure fair compensation for landowners and prevent unfair private land seizures.

Issue Position: Reducing Property Taxes, Protecting Taxpayers

To protect homeowners from high annual increases in property taxes, Phil King supports lowering the amount the county can increase appraisals on your home for ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Texas National Federation of Independent Business Positions [House Only] 100%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 100%
2011 Texas Association of Business Cumulative Score 85%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($88,750.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Phil King refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Phil S. King's Texas State Legislative Election 2010 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Webmail
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/email/?district=61&session=83

Capitol Website
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=61

Capitol
Room 1N.5, Capitol
Post Office Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-596-4796
Fax: 512-463-1957

District
2110 Forth Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086
Phone: 817-596-4796
Fax: 817-596-8375

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