Rick Walker (Texas House of Representatives candidate)
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Rick Walker (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 102. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.
Walker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rick Walker was born in Dallas, Texas. He studied at Richland College and the University of North Texas. Walker also earned a master’s degree from Southern Methodist University and a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Walker’s career experience includes working as an attorney. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 102
Incumbent Ana-Maria Ramos defeated Linda Koop in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 102 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ana-Maria Ramos (D) | 53.9 | 37,219 |
 | Linda Koop (R) | 46.1 | 31,785 | |
| Total votes: 69,004 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 102
Incumbent Ana-Maria Ramos advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 102 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ana-Maria Ramos | 100.0 | 14,943 |
| Total votes: 14,943 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 102
Linda Koop defeated Rick Walker in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 102 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Koop | 76.8 | 7,114 |
 | Rick Walker | 23.2 | 2,148 | |
| Total votes: 9,262 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rick Walker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm an attorney, educator, mediator, and former radio host of Powertalk and Lighthouse 21 - 89.7FM. I'm a fourth generation native Texan and have lived in my district (HD102) for most of my life. I own the Law Office of Rick Walker, PLLC, a general practice lawfirm. Additionally, I serve as Director of STARLINK and teach as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas and Richland College. I'm a husband to my amazing wife, a dad, and a grandfather to 3 amazing grandkids. I want to limit government and protect our constitutional rights. I believe in the independent spirit of Texas - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Limiting Government, lowering taxes
- Upholding Constitutional Rights
- EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION!
I'm passionate about limiting government overreach, demanding transparency/accountability, eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, duplication, and upholding our constitutional rights including freedom of speech, 2nd Amendment, and Due Process.
I look up to my dad. He's been a pastor for 55 plus years and is a man of integrity.
Lately, I've been reading the New York Times bestseller "God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy" by Mike Huckabee. This book really sheds light on today's culture of extreme vitriol and political divide.
Integrity, honesty, leadership skills, communication skills, respect, and transparency.
Strong leadership and communication skills, integrity, and compassion for people.
The core responsibilities of a State Representative are to introduce, author/co-author, and vote on bills that positively impact and represent their constituency. They also must listen to the needs of their constituents in their district and be proactive in improving their House District. They are to serve with respect, honor, and integrity.
Roger Staubach throws a last second Hail Mary to Drew Pearson in the 1975 playoffs. Not sure how "historical" that is, but I was an excited 7 year old.
I was a wall paper hanger for my uncle and brother. I had that job for about 5 years.
The Bible - it is inspired and full of love, hope, and wisdom.
Superman would be great - I'd love to fly.
Taylor Swift - Lover
The bicameral system is a way for the upper and lower chambers to keep checks and balances in our state government. Each chamber has its own strengths and differences. The 150 house members have smaller districts to represent (as opposed to the 36 congressional districts) and typically have a more micro understanding of their specific constituent needs and issues.
Not always. Its not uncommon for a career politician to be a liability to the voters and their constituency. Previous experience does NOT make a good legislature. What makes a good legislator is integrity, leadership, respect, transparency, and accountability.
Border security, immigration, political corruption, health care, and long-term liabilities (like public employee pensions) will be some of the greatest challenges and opportunities we will face in the next decade.
The ideal relationship is one where the governor and both parties can work together for the good of the state and not just their party or political career. Powerful words to describe the ideal relationship include: Transparency, Respect, Honesty, Integrity.
Yes. Ecclesiastes states that two are better than one and a three-fold cord is not easily broken. The House, Senate, and Governor must all work together to have a thriving, cohesive government. It's beneficial to build relationships in a bipartisan manner to accomplish the quality of governance our constituency expects and deserves.
Calendars, Higher education, and appropriations.
Ronald Reagan.
For now and in the foreseeable future, I'm content running for State Representative.
Maria is a great-grandmother who is the primary care-taker for her two great grandchildren. She sells homemade tamales and is working a deep night shift at waffle house to pay bills and to raise her two great grandchildren ages 6 and 8. The children's parents are both in jail and the kids grandmother is very sick with advanced cancer - so GREAT grandmother Maria is the primary provider and caretaker. Maria was victimized by predatory lenders who were forcing her to pay $200 per month in perpetuity until she could come up with a one time payoff amount of $800. She originally paid a $200 fee on a $800 title loan, and for the past 24 months had made $200 monthly payments. If she missed one payment, the predatory lenders threatened to confiscate her car as they held her car title as collateral. She missed ONE payment and they immediately took possession of her car. Maria's story touches on so many issues in our state - poverty, job opportunity, and predatory lending. However, Maria wasn't complaining, rather she was grateful that she was healthy and could work hard to raise and provide for her great grandchildren . What an inspiration!
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 23, 2020
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