David was born and raised in west Plano, Texas. 

David W. Carstens' campaign for State Representative in State House District 66 in Texas is his first run for public office.

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Believes financial integrity and transparency are crucial for a strong Texas.

Believes in "Fiscal Intelligence & Responsibility" to ensure sound economic policies.

- Believes financial integrity and transparency are crucial for a strong Texas.
- Believes in "Fiscal Intelligence & Responsibility" to ensure sound economic policies.

Economy

Supports responsible gun ownership and upholding the 2nd Amendment, but also advocates for "common-sense measures" to reduce gun deaths.

Believes "safeguarding our border and communities" is crucial for public safety.

Believes in helping the federal government secure the southern border and supports a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding individuals who contribute to the economy.

- Supports safe and legal immigration.
- Supports responsible gun ownership and upholding the 2nd Amendment, but also advocates for "common-sense measures" to reduce gun deaths.
- Believes "safeguarding our border and communities" is crucial for public safety.
- Believes in helping the federal government secure the southern border and supports a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding individuals who contribute to the economy.

Public Safety

Supports allowing women and families to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference.

- Supports allowing women and families to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference.

Healthcare

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Believes sustained investment in public schools is essential.

Said, "My opponent is pushing a radical education agenda, driven by ideology instead of results. I support giving our children the best, most unbiased education possible."

- Opposes private school vouchers.
- Believes sustained investment in public schools is essential.
- Said, "My opponent is pushing a radical education agenda, driven by ideology instead of results. I support giving our children the best, most unbiased education possible."

Education

Supports developing "smart power solutions" to address climate change, reduce energy costs, stimulate innovation, and diversify the Texas economy.

Supports the development of renewable energy sources and the protection of the environment.

- Supports developing "smart power solutions" to address climate change, reduce energy costs, stimulate innovation, and diversify the Texas economy.
- Supports the development of renewable energy sources and the protection of the environment.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

David W. Carstens

Matt is originally from Virginia. He earned a bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon College and a master's degree from SMU. He lives with his wife Robyn and has 3 children. He serves as a deacon at Prestonwood Baptist Church.

Texas Tribune: Matt Shaheen

Matt works as a technology and management consulting executive.

Ballotpedia: Matt Shaheen

Matt Shaheen is a state representative in State House District 66. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his 5th term. He previously served 5 years on the Collin County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 1.

Believes in keeping taxes low and regulations reasonable to support Texas' economic and job growth.

Supports keeping taxes low and regulations reasonable.

As a representative, helped pass a reduction of property taxes.

- Supports keeping taxes low and regulations reasonable.
- As a representative, helped pass a reduction of property taxes.

Supports making it easier for Texas firefighters to file for worker's compensation.

Supports providing first responders with essential tools, training, resources, and support.

Supports legislation to build the border wall and increase law enforcement.

Supports legislation to build the border wall and increase law enforcement at the border.

Supports making sex traffickers ineligible for parole and pursuing the death penalty for child sex traffickers.

As a state representative, banned "explicit sexual performances, such as drag shows, in front of children."

As a state representative, helped ban "explicit sexual performances, such as drag shows, in front of children."

- Supports making it easier for Texas firefighters to file for worker's compensation.
- Supports providing first responders with essential tools, training, resources, and support.
- Supports legislation to build the border wall and increase law enforcement at the border.
- Supports making sex traffickers ineligible for parole and pursuing the death penalty for child sex traffickers.
- As a state representative, helped ban "explicit sexual performances, such as drag shows, in front of children."

Opposes abortion and supports protecting life and Texas families.

Believes Texas families are "paying more for health care while getting less" and plans to work with doctors on free-market legislation to increase access, improve patient choice, reduce costs, and give Texans more control of their healthcare.

- Opposes abortion access.
- Believes Texas families are "paying more for health care while getting less" and plans to work with doctors on free-market legislation to increase access, improve patient choice, reduce costs, and give Texans more control of their healthcare.

Supports increasing education funding and teacher pay raises.

Opposes "radical" education on race and racism, and "transgender mutilation surgeries," and "pornographic materials" in school books.

Opposes "radical" education on race and racism, "transgender mutilation surgeries," and "pornographic materials" in school books.

Opposes the "Robin Hood" school finance system, which redistributes funds from property-rich districts to property-poor ones, and has worked to reduce these payments.

Plans to continue investing in education and ensuring funding goes directly to the classroom.

As a state representative, secured pensions for retired teachers and provided them with a cost of living raise.

As a representative, secured pensions for retired teachers and provided them with a cost of living raise.

- Supports increasing education funding and teacher pay raises.
- Opposes "radical" education on race and racism, "transgender mutilation surgeries," and "pornographic materials" in school books.
- Opposes the "Robin Hood" school finance system, which redistributes funds from property-rich districts to property-poor ones, and has worked to reduce these payments.
- Plans to continue investing in education and ensuring funding goes directly to the classroom.
- As a representative, secured pensions for retired teachers and provided them with a cost of living raise.

As of September 7, 2024, Matt Shaheen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Matt Shaheen

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Texas State Representative, District 66

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