Tim Kleinschmidt
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| Tim Kleinschmidt | |
| Texas House of Representatives District 17 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Tim Kleinschmidt |
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Tim Kleinschmidt is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 17 since 2009.
Kleinschmidt received his JD from Baylor University, and BS from Texas A&M University. He is an attorney and rancher.
Kleinschmidt is President of the Lee County Bar Association, and a member of the Lee County Farmers Co-op, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Texas Wildlife Association.[1]
Issue positions
On his website, Kleinschmidt lists his positions on a number of issues:[2]
- "Protecting our border; Enforcing the law" - requiring ID to vote, improve enforcement on the border, and end in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
- "Protecting our pocketbooks" - lower limit on annual property tax appraisal, reduce the property tax burden, cut small business taxes, and encourage drilling and renewable Texas energy.
- "Looking out for local values" - saying "No way, no how, no Trans-Texas Corridor," and strengthening local water rights.
- "Protecting local public schools" - more funding for local teachers and schools, not allowing vouchers for small, rural school districts, and ending the over-reliance on standardized tests.
Kleinschmidt did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]
Committee membership
- Agriculture and Livestock Committee, Texas House
- Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Committee, Texas House
- Rules & Resolutions Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 3323 - Relating to storage of electronic fingerprint records and access to criminal history record information.
- HB 3968 - Relating to reduced tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain children of state employees.
- HB 4772 - Relating to the creation of the Bastrop County Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.[4]
Major donors
Below are Kleinschmidt's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[5]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | $284,809 |
| Stars Over Texas PAC | $145,000 |
| Bob J Perry | $70,000 |
| Associated Republicans of Texas | $50,500 |
| Empower Texans PAC | $10,120 |
External links
- Official Tim Kleinschmidt website
- Tim Kleinschmidt campaign blog
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
- Texas State Directory profile
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