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David Cook

David Cook
Republican
Candidato a State Senate, District 22 (Unexpired Term).

Antecedentes

David Cook represents House District 96 and previously served three terms as mayor of Mansfield. He is a title company executive and attorney. 

Occupation
President and escrow officer, Yellowstone Title; attorney
Education
B.A., public administration, Stephen F. Austin State University; J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law
Prior offices
Texas House of Representatives, District 96 (since 2021); Mayor of Mansfield (2008-2020)
Hometown
Mansfield
Website

Positions

Property Taxes

What is the candidate's position on property tax levels and relief?
Supports reducing government spending, cutting taxes and property tax relief. 

Education and School Choice

What is the candidate's position on public school funding, education savings accounts, and curriculum?
Supports parental control over children's education and opposes transgender athletes in girls' sports. 
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?
Supports strict immigration enforcement, including action against cities and judges he says shelter people in the country illegally. 

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?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 19 oct 2026.

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on Texas firearms laws?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 19 oct 2026.

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?
States support for "ensuring election integrity" without specifics. 

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

Las cifras de financiamiento se están verificando con los informes oficiales de la FEC y de la Comisión de Ética de Texas y aparecerán aquí una vez verificadas.

Respaldos

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