Jonathan Stickland
Jonathan Stickland (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 92. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Stickland (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 92. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
As of June 2017, Stickland was a member of the Texas Freedom Caucus, a legislative caucus in the state House. According to the group's website, the caucus aims to support "liberty-minded, grassroots Texans who want bold action to protect life, strengthen families, defend the U.S. and Texas Bills of Rights, restrain government and revitalize personal and economic freedoms in the State of Texas."[1]
On June 24, 2019, Stickland announced that he would not seek re-election to the state House in 2020.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Stickland was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business & Industry |
| • County Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stickland served on the following committees:
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| • County Affairs |
| • Special Purpose Districts |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Stickland served on the following committees:
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| • County Affairs |
| • Special Purpose Districts |
Campaign themes
2016
Stickland's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Illegal Immigration: Adherence to the rule of law is important for any constitutional Republic’s survival. We must start enforcing current immigration laws without apology by ending sanctuary cities immediately. It is imperative that we secure the border now to protect our sovereignty and private property rights of Texans. Beyond securing the border, we must realize that the reason illegals come here in the first place is because of the free handouts they are given by both the state and federal government. It is time we turn off all the magnets, such as free education, healthcare, and welfare. Family Values: I believe marriage is between a man, a woman, and God. These are fundamental principles and are essential in maintaining strong families in our state. Life: All life is precious and worth protecting from conception to natural death. Without the right to life, nothing else really matters. This is why we must aggressively promote a culture of life in Texas. Any organization, such as Planned Parenthood that performs abortions, should be ineligible from receiving any type of government funding. Fighting for life should include making adoption less expensive and more accessible for Texans who feel called to adopt. 2nd Amendment: The right to keep and bear arms is essential to liberty — it comes not from government, but from God. The Second Amendment alone should stand as one’s “permit”, to ensure their safety and right to self-defense. An armed society is a safer society — it is time to end gun free zones across Texas. Any federal law restricting gun ownership or purchase should be challenged by Texas through the 10th Amendment. Religious Liberties: Our religious freedoms must be defended vigorously. Progressive liberals want to replace God with government. We must return the responsibility of helping those in need back to individuals, churches, and private organizations. In doing so, not only are relationships built, but the lives of others are truly changed in a far more fiscally responsible manner. This will build back and strengthen a sense of community in Texas and get government out of our lives. Without exercising our right to freedom, we risk dangerous encroachment on our First Amendment rights and the separation of church and state.[3] |
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| —Jonathan Stickland[4] | ||
2014
Stickland issued the following statement highlighting his campaign themes to the Star-Telegram:[5]
"Jobs and the Economy, Protecting Life, Protecting 2nd Amendment rights, cut spending and lowering tax burdens"
2012
Stickland's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "I believe that if we allow the free market to regulate itself by keeping government out of the economy as much as possible it will lead to unprecedented growth and job opportunities. In Austin, I will be a voice fighting to unleash the full potential of this state and our economy by pulling government out of the way of small business and entrepreneurs who are the true job and wealth creators."
Family Values
- Excerpt: "Abortion must be stopped and I will have a 100% pro-life voting record as your State Representative. I believe marriage is between a man, a woman and God. These are fundamental principles and are essential in maintaining strong families in our state."
Limited Government
- Excerpt: "Republicans we must draw a line in the sand and say no more. Now is the time to push back the liberal agenda and work to shrink government and the budget. I intend to go to Austin to fight for limited government and a return to the constitutional role of governance."
Wallace Hall impeachment
After he was appointed in 2011, University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall began looking into what he believed to be clout scandals within the University of Texas system. Hall investigated the university's forgivable-loans program and admissions policies and preferential treatment to politically-connected individuals.[7] Hall, as an individual citizen, filed FOIA requests with the University system after his inquiries via his role as a Regent were rebuffed.[8] According to his accusers, Hall filed requests of more than 800,000 pages, which some Texas administrators called an unnecessary burden.[9][10] However, a letter from University chancellor Francisco Cigarroa in February 2014 said that Hall requested closer to 100,000 pages.[11][12] In addition, Cigarroa wrote: "During testimony before the Select Committee, some early witnesses implied that the U.T. System has not protected the privacy rights of students, staff, and patients. This is simply not true."[13]
An effort was begun in June 2013 to try and impeach Hall from his position as regent. Some legislators justified the impeachment on the grounds that Hall did not disclose several lawsuits that he was involved in when he originally completed his Regent background check. Hall updated Governor Rick Perry's office in April 2013 with the full list.[14][15] The lack of lawsuit disclosure by Hall is not unique -- more than 9,000 lawsuits were not disclosed by other appointed Texas officials.[16] No unelected official in Texas has ever been successfully impeached or removed from office.[17] Governor of Texas Rick Perry's spokesperson said the investigations send a "chilling message" to gubernatorial appointees.[18] He added that the investigation was "extraordinary political theater."[19] Texas state legislators have never previously tried to remove an appointed official. Only two elected officials in the history of Texas have ever been successfully impeached.[20]
In May 2014, Jonathan Stickland posted a blog defending Hall's actions as a regent. Strickland wrote that "Hall has been under assault by the political establishment for months."[21]
Elections
2020
Jonathan Stickland did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 92
Incumbent Jonathan Stickland defeated Steve Riddell and Eric Espinoza in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 92 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jonathan Stickland (R) | 49.8 | 29,755 |
 | Steve Riddell (D) | 47.4 | 28,327 | |
Eric Espinoza (L)  | 2.8 | 1,644 | ||
| Total votes: 59,726 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 92
Steve Riddell advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 92 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Riddell | 100.0 | 5,626 |
| Total votes: 5,626 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 92
Incumbent Jonathan Stickland advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 92 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Stickland | 100.0 | 8,361 |
| Total votes: 8,361 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[22]
Incumbent Jonathan Stickland defeated Kim K. Leach, Leah Sees and Travis Christal in the Texas House of Representatives District 92 general election.[23]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 92 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jonathan Stickland Incumbent |
55.64% | 35,622 | |
| Democratic | Kim K. Leach | 38.74% | 24,806 | |
| Libertarian | Leah Sees | 3.79% | 2,428 | |
| Green | Travis Christal | 1.83% | 1,171 | |
| Total Votes | 64,027 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Kim K. Leach ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 92 Democratic Primary.[24][25]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 92 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kim K. Leach (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jonathan Stickland defeated Scott W. Fisher in the Texas House of Representatives District 92 Republican Primary.[24][25]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 92 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jonathan Stickland Incumbent |
58.13% | 12,114 | |
| Republican | Scott W. Fisher | 41.87% | 8,726 | |
| Total Votes | 20,840 | |||
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Incumbent Jonathan Stickland defeated Andy Cargile in the Republican primary. Tina Penney was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Strickland defeated Penney in the general election.[26][27][28]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jonathan Stickland Incumbent |
63.6% | 21,976 | |
| Democratic | Tina Penney | 36.4% | 12,567 | |
| Total Votes | 34,543 | |||
2012
Stickland won election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 92. Stickland defeated Roger Fisher in the May 29 primary election and defeated Sean Fatzinger (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[29]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jonathan Stickland |
80.7% | 37,084 | |
| Libertarian | Sean Fatzinger | 19.3% | 8,884 | |
| Total Votes | 45,968 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jonathan Stickland |
60.2% | 6,332 |
| Roger Fisher | 39.8% | 4,190 |
| Total Votes | 10,522 | |
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2020
In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was not in session.
2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[30] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[31]
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Stickland's endorsements included the following:[32]
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Jonathan Stickland on Facebook
- Jonathan Strickland on Twitter
- Biography from Texas Tribune
- Profile from Texas State Directory
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Freedom Caucus, "Home," accessed June 7, 2017
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Jonathan Stickland says he won’t run for reelection to the Texas House," June 24, 2019
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jonathan Stickland, "Issues," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ Star-Telegram, "2014 primary voters guide: Texas legislative races on the ballot in Tarrant County," February 18, 2014
- ↑ jonathanstickland.com "Issues," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ American Spectator, "Transparency for Thee," October 25, 2013
- ↑ Daily Texas Online, "Facing impeachment, Regent Wallace Hall defends actions in debate with Sen. Kirk Watson," September 28, 2013
- ↑ Daily Texas Online, "Former UT System vice chancellor alleges Regent Wallace Hall’s ‘clear intent to get rid of Bill Powers’," October 24, 2013
- ↑ Dallas Morning News, "UT regent sought 800,000 documents, official says in impeachment hearing," October 22, 2013
- ↑ Watchdog, "‘Witch hunt’ fallout: Speaker calls for narrower public records law," February 5, 2014
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "UT System Responds to Transparency Committee Directives," February 3, 2014
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "Cigarroa letter to the Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations," February 1, 2014
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "UT Regent Wallace Hall Updates Lawsuit Disclosures," April 30, 2013
- ↑ Real Clear Policy, "The Campaign Against Wallace Hall," August 15, 2013
- ↑ Watchdog.org, "Case against UT regent Wallace Hall is a sham — here’s proof," September 6, 2013
- ↑ News-Journal, "University of Texas regent not worried by impeachment inquiry," September 9, 2013
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "Transparency Committee to Mull Impeachment of UT Regent," June 25, 2013
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "Perry Blasts Impeachment Probe of Wallace Hall," October 30, 2013
- ↑ Texas Public Radio, "UT Regent Wallace Hall Will Testify In Impeachment Hearing," November 13, 2013
- ↑ Parker County Blog, "Wallace Hall should stand his ground," May 14, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
- ↑ Jonathan Stickland, "Endorsements," accessed February 24, 2016
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| Preceded by Todd Smith (R) |
Texas House District 92 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Jeff Cason (R) |
