David Lowe

David Lowe was born in Dallas, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree from American Military University in 2018. His career experience includes working as a stay-at-home father, police officer, and corrections officer.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

David grew up in the DFW area and after high school, he enlisted in the United Army. During his 12-year military career, he served in various leadership positions and multiple combat tours. After leaving the military, he immediately became involved in Republican Party politics and policy while earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and volunteered on many conservative campaigns. David went on to graduate from the Texas Peace Officers Academy, leading to work in both adult and juvenile facilities. In 2020, David was the North Regional Director for the Republican Party of Texas.

David Lowe is running for State Representative because he understands what is at stake. The donor class is ruining Texas and sending the needs of ordinary citizens to the end of the line. David has a history of selfless service and recognizes a tough fight. He will work tirelessly to help pass conservative priorities that will benefit all citizens.

David Lowe's priorities include:

Stopping the invasion

Restoring election integrity

Property tax overhaul

Term limits

Equal protection for the unborn

Criminalize the grooming of children

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

We must stop the invasion at our southern border. Record levels of illegal crossings, sex trafficking and human trafficking have rocked Texas and the United States.

The Texas legislature can say they have prioritized border security but clearly not. In 2023, Texas had a $33 billion dollar surplus and only devoted $3 billion in border security, and at the same time the legislature spent 6 times that amount in corporate welfare ($18 billion). Plus, President Trump started building the wall in 2017 and now it's 2024. Less talk, more action.David Lowe knocks a lot of doors and the second most concerning priority for most voters in property taxes. Sure, there was some property tax relief but relief is temporary.

The appraisal system is unfair and if you want to contest your appraisal, you're forced to go to the government to please your case. That's tyranny. The Texas legislature needs to replace the appraisal system. Not to mention that the 38%+ of Texans who rent don't receive any property tax relief. Ever.

The Texas legislature has never event attempted to explore alternatives to property tax or reform the broken system. Texans are being priced out of their homes and they're begging for change.Without free and fair elections, we don't have a representative form of government. It's time to reform our election laws and procedures.

Also, the voter rolls are completely outdated. David supports expiring voter registrations. Only living Texans should be voting in Texas. David also supports new and transparent software for all voting machines in Texas. It's time to release the code so that everyone may see exactly how the software works and what its limitations are.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Unfortunately in patient mental health facilities have become revolving doors to big pharma to profit from. It's time to reform how Texas approaches mental health, especially for those without quality insurance.

David Lowe witnessed a broken system while working with juvenile offenders, especially their lack of access to quality mental healthcare. Again, profits have been prioritized of patient care.

David has committed to passing a bill that would lock away child molesters for the rest of their lives. There are so many registered child sex offenders in NRH, RH, Watauga, Haltom City and Fort Worth that he couldn't fit all of their pictures on a single web graphic. As a parent, this bothers him and many other parents too.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ronald Regan. He was a selfless servant, "There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit."

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, transparency, courage

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

David Lowe has had a history of courage and standing up for people who don't have a voice.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Public servant > self servant, vote their conscience, inform the public

What legacy would you like to leave?

David Lowe's legacy isn't important. It's what he can do now to improve the lives for Texans tomorrow that is important to him.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Gulf War. 8 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

United States Army from 2003 to 2015

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. Because it's the greatest history book, the greatest everything book.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Maverick

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Tom Petty's Free Fallin

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

David Lowe wants to help everyone with everything and that's just not possible, but he's giving it his best shot.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I believe they should be at arms length. Close enough that they can work together but far enough that the Texas legislature can work without too much influence.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Property taxes and the economy, corporate influence in politicians, government overreach (remember, Covid-19 was one of the most unconstitutional times in our state's history.)

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. It takes all different types of people from all walks of life to make any organization successful, to include those that have zero government or political experience.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, it's important to have professional working relationships with other elected officials because it takes a majority to get anything passed. BUT they're not your friends. You need to withstand the peer pressure.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Rep. Tony Tinderholt of Arlington, Former State Rep. Jeff Cason of Bedford. (You can hear him speaking at David Lowe's event here: https://fb.watch/pTyo4GvLTn/)

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No. David Lowe wants to be elected to State Representative and put Texans first. We can't fix the D.C. Swamp if we don't fix the Austin Swamp first.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

David Lowe talked to a resident two days ago while door knocking about their son who is in jail. The son has some sort of behavioral issue and the mental health facilities release him after 72 hours because of a lack of insurance. Then the son ends of getting in trouble again and goes to jail where he's taken advantage of. It's an endless cycle. David promised that after he wins his election, they're going to meet again and see how they can protect his son and improve mental health care across the state.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

When the Governor declares an emergency (like during Covid-19) the Texas legislature should immediately be recalled into a Special Session and the Governor should not be allowed to continually extend the emergency declaration without the Texas legislature's approval.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Raise the minimum sentence for unwanted sexual contact with a minor to life in prison.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Attorney General Ken Paxton, Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller, Texas Gun Rights.

Abolish Abortion Texas,

Drain The Swamp PAC,

True Texas Project,

Tarrant County Conservative Coalition,

Texans for Vaccine Choice,

TC GOP Precinct Chairs:

John Holcomb #3517

Rosalie Escobedo #3216

Brenda White #3720

Dave Carrick #3363

Steve Eklund #2007

Byron Bradford #3041

Shannon Wood #3365

Christi Reed #3510

Natalie Genco #3331

Teresa Campbell #4113

Tammy McNatt #3361

Tonda Sykes #2357

Elva Camacho #1014

Matt Orbison #4454

Fred McCarty #3321

Mitch Holmes #3072

Sheridan King #3283

Jeffery Miller #1024

Stephanie Hernandez #4123

Lisa Ventura #2745

Michelle Sanchez #1004

Matt Forbes #4454

John O'Shea #4492

Charles Levitt #4533

Lynda Haltom #333

What committees interest you?

Juvenile Justice and Family Information

Public Health

Elections

Criminal Jurisprudence

Public Education

State Affairs

Defense & Veterans' Affairs

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Every transaction, every document, everything minus sensitive personal information should be available for the world to see. I even support cameras in courtrooms, with reasonable exceptions.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born, adopted, and raised in Texas. After high school graduation, I enlisted in the United States Army and spent the majority of my time living overseas with several combat tours. After 12 years enlisted, I was medically retired. I graduated college with a degree in Criminal Justice. I also graduated from the police academy and worked in both adult and juvenile corrections. I am a father, husband, and follower of Christ.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I support always support every Republican Party of Texas legislative priority.We must freeze the annual property tax appraisal system and provide immediate relief from a completely broken and unfair system of taxation.Child gender modification is child abuse.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am currently pursuing a master's in public policy because I love to research and find solutions. Some of the areas of public policy I am most passionate about include juvenile justice, juvenile mental health care, and parental rights.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to President Donald Trump because, despite his indiscretions and character flaws, he always stood by his word for the American people. He defied the odds, he didn't cower when the pressure was on and he changed the trajectory of our great nation.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The 5 Star Plan by Robert West.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Some characteristics that every elected official should have are a sense of purpose, being a good problem solver, selflessness, and demonstrating leadership within the community in which they serve. When I was in Afghanistan, our goal as a unit was to "work ourselves out of a job." That means accomplishing the mission so there is no reason to stay. I wish legislators would adopt that same philosophy.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Throughout my life, I have had a variety of experiences that have helped me craft my own style of leadership. Those leadership skills have made me a better father, husband, and member of my community. I am also a very resilient person. I know what being knocked down feels like. When you're down, it's so easy to give up. I don't give up. I just try harder and that's the same mentality I will take to Austin. My community deserves a leader, not a follower.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility for someone elected to this office is to represent the community in which they serve. Elected officials are supposed to serve constituents, not corporations.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I don't care about my legacy. All I care about is raising my son to be a good man and follower of Christ.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was 7 years old during Desert Storm.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was enlisting in the United States Army. I was employed by the Army for 12 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Brown Bear Brown Bear. When my son wakes up in the morning, the first thing he wants to do before even his diaper change has me read Brown Bear. I have read it so many times that I just recite it with my eyes closed while I turn the pages. I love this book because as of right now, it's my son's favorite book.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Winnie The Pooh because I love honey too

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Baby Shark. Yep, Baby shark, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Baby shark!

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

One thing I have struggled with in life is not letting things go. When something doesn't turn out the way I believe it should have, I often work relentlessly until I get it as close to perfect as possible.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I believe that the governor should be a leader, not a follower. With that being said, the governor also needs to respect the fact that the executive branch is only one of the three branches of the state government. There needs to be an open line of communication between the two branches but the legislative branch must hold the governor accountable for overreach. The Texas constitution literally has provisions to aid the legislature to prevent things such as illegal shut down orders. I guess the state legislature forgot that in 2020.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The greatest challenge for the state over the next decade will be taxation and demands placed on the government to provide. Texas is spending more than ever, the people are demanding more than ever from their state and nobody wants to pay for it. It's time to get back to the basics before it's too late.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

I believe the benefit of the unicameral system of government allows laws to be passed more efficiently. I believe one of the drawbacks of the unicameral system is the political division, even among members of the same party.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. Government is one of the least organized, least well-executed entities ever created. The last thing you want to do is fill the government legislature with people with experience in government.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. Let's be honest, you need more than one vote to pass a bill, and that takes relationships with others to earn those votes. All legislators have unique backgrounds, experiences, and opinions and when properly applied, Texas gets a great bill passed.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

It's unfair, broken, and has become a political chess match. To make it worse, the courts often end up drawing the lines. I have a few ideas of how to fix redistricting once and for all.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I will not be listing those here because the Austin swamp has access to [the profile publisher].

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

My current state representative should be responding with this question with "because I like the power to kill my own party's bills." In 2019, Stephanie Klick was chair of the Elections Committee and killed the Republican Party of Texas legislative priority SB9. In 2021, she was the chair of the Public Health Committee and killed 2 legislative priorities. The first priority was Banning Child Gender Modification SB1646 HB68 and HB1399. The second legislative priority she killed was the Equal Protection for Unborn HB3326.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Rep. Bryan Slator of the 87th Legislative Session. He and one other legislator stood up against the entire establishment and refused to vote for a liberal Republican to be Speaker of the House.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

So far this year, I have knocked well over 5,000 doors. There is absolutely no way I want to do this for a living. I want to simply pass some of my priorities, improve my community and help a few people along the way. There is zero chance of me ever wanting to go work in Washington D.C.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes. In fact, while door-knocking the other day I spoke with a man whose child is in prison for an aggravated assault charge. We spoke about the inability to see his child during the unconstitutional Covid-19 lockdowns. I won't go into detail because it's very personal but prisoners are human beings and even though they made bad decisions, they deserve respect just like everyone else. I will be following up with this father again after I win my election so that he can help me draft a piece of legislation. I really enjoy hearing from voters and understanding their concerns. They deserve a legislator that'll listen.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

100% yes. In Texas, after the first 30-day emergency powers act had passed in 2020, the Texas legislature should have been called into Special Session before another 30-day authorization could take place. We have a governor, not a king.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe compromise is necessary for good governance BUT both sides need to be reasonable in their requests. I also believe there are certain issues that deserve no compromise, such as abortion. Unless the life of the mother is at risk, there is never a reason to murder an unborn child.