Chad is from Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended Centenary College of Louisiana. He has a bachelor’s degree from Centenary College of Louisiana. He lives in Richardson. He attends First Methodist Church of Richardson.

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Chad Carnahan, candidate for Texas State Representative

Chad Carnahan is from Lake Charles, Louisiana. He has a bachelor's degree form Centenary College of Louisiana. He lives in Richardson and attends First Methodist Church of Richardson. 

Chad is a small business owner. He works at the company he founded, which provides products and services to vehicle repair businesses. He previously worked at General Motors as a marketer.

Chad Carnahan previously ran for the Texas House of Representatives District 102 in 2018 and did not win. He also ran in the Republican primary for the Texas House of Representatives District 112 in 2024 and did not win the primary.

Chad previously ran for the Texas House of Representatives District 102 in 2018 and the Texas House of Representatives District 112 in 2024 but did not win.

Plans to publicly identify banks "that are aggressive in promoting Sharia Law."

Supports creating a Texas sovereign bank modeled after the Bank of North Dakota that will hold all funds for the state and be available only to Texas citizens.

- Plans to publicly identify banks "that are aggressive in promoting Sharia Law."
- Supports creating a Texas sovereign bank modeled after the Bank of North Dakota that will hold all funds for the state and be available only to Texas citizens.
- Supports lower property taxes.

Economy

Calls for investigating the sources of "funding for Sharia" with cooperation between Texas and federal law enforcement.

- Calls for investigating the sources of "funding for Sharia" with cooperation between Texas and federal law enforcement.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Chad Carnahan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Opposes grants and funding to "'end of the world' causes like climate change" and "[radical]" topics.

- Opposes grants and funding to "'end of the world' causes like climate change" and "[radical]" topics.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Values transparency in the Texas government.

Opposes electronic voting machines, stating they prevent election validation.

Believes in "restoring Christian principles" and morals in American politics.

Supports "American First Republicans" forming "a working alliance with wealthier Establishment Republicans."

Believes in limiting donor influence in politics.

- Values transparency in the Texas government.
- Opposes electronic voting machines, stating they prevent election validation.
- Believes in "restoring Christian principles" and morals in American politics.
- Supports "American First Republicans" forming "a working alliance with wealthier Establishment Republicans."
- Believes in limiting donor influence in politics.

Voting & Elections

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Chad Carnahan

- Plans to publicly identify banks "that are aggressive in promoting Sharia Law."
- Supports creating a Texas sovereign bank modeled after the Bank of North Dakota that will hold all funds for the state and be available only to Texas citizens.

- Values transparency in the Texas government.
- Opposes electronic voting machines, stating they prevent election validation.
- Believes in "restoring Christian principles" and morals in American politics.
- Supports "American First Republicans" forming "a working alliance with wealthier Establishment Republicans."

- Values transparency in the Texas government.
- Opposes electronic voting machines, stating they prevent election validation.
- Believes in "restoring Christian principles" and morals in American politics.

- 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.