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Drew Darby

Drew Darby
RepublicanTitular
Candidato a Texas House of Representatives, District 72.

Antecedentes

Drew Darby is the incumbent representative for House District 72. He is an attorney and title company owner from San Angelo. 

Current role
State Representative, District 72
Occupation
Owner, Surety Title; counsel, Jackson Walker LLP
Education
J.D., University of Texas
Prior offices
Texas House of Representatives, District 72
Hometown
San Angelo
Website

Positions

Property Taxes

What is the candidate's position on property tax levels and relief?
Favors a stronger state spending limit and ending forced annexation. 

Education and School Choice

What is the candidate's position on public school funding, education savings accounts, and curriculum?
Wants to eliminate STAAR testing and expand local control. 
Historial de votaciones
Voted yes on SB 2, which created the education savings account program (often called school vouchers); the House passed it on third reading 86-61 (Record 300, April 17, 2025). 

Border Security

What role should the state play in border security and immigration enforcement?
Backed state border security funding. 

Power Grid and Energy

What is the candidate's position on the ERCOT grid, reliability, and energy production?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 19 oct 2026.

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on Texas abortion law?
Voted for the Heartbeat Bill and supports Alternatives to Abortion funding. 

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on Texas firearms laws?
Supported open carry and constitutional carry. 

Public Safety and Bail

What is the candidate's position on bail, policing, and criminal justice?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 19 oct 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on Medicaid, insurance coverage, and health costs in Texas?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 19 oct 2026.

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on election administration, voting rules, and redistricting?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 19 oct 2026.

District Priorities

What does the candidate say are the top issues for this district?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 19 oct 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on Texas laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, facilities, and legal definitions of sex?
Aún no investigado.

Religion and Public Schools

What is the candidate's position on religion in public schools, such as displaying the Ten Commandments, school prayer, and chaplains?
Aún no investigado.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities in Texas, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
Aún no investigado.

Home Insurance and Housing Costs

What is the candidate's approach to home insurance rates and housing costs in Texas?
Aún no investigado.

Dinero

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Respaldos

No se encontraron respaldos públicos. Buscado el 19 oct 2026.