Jason Isaac Explained

Jason Isaac
State House:Texas
District:45th
Term Start:January 11, 2011
Term End:January 8, 2019
Predecessor:Patrick Rose
Successor:Erin Zwiener
Birth Date:25 December 1971
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Carrie Isaac
Children:2
Residence:Dripping Springs, Texas
Alma Mater:Stephen F. Austin State University
Occupation:Transportation consultant
Religion:Churches of Christ

Jason Alexander Isaac (born December 25, 1971)[1] is former republican member of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]

Political career

Texas House of Representatives

Elections

2010

Isaac was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated incumbent Democrat Patrick Rose 54% to 46% in the general election.[3]

2012

After redistricting Isaac won re-election in his redrawn seat 54% to 42% over Democrat John Adams.

United States House of Representatives

Elections

2018

Following the retirement of long time incumbent Lamar Smith, Isaac was one of 18 candidates who were on ballot to replace him. In March 6 primary he finished 4th, failing to make the run off.

Political positions

Abortion

As a pro-life legislator,[4] Isaac supported a 2013 ban on abortion after twenty weeks of gestation that passed the House, 96–49.[5] He also co-sponsored companion legislation to increase medical and licensing requirements of abortion providers, a move which opponents said could lead to closure of many such clinics. During his congressional campaign he stated that Abortion should not be legal at any stage.[4]

Personal life

Jason married Carrie Crain two years after she graduated. They have two sons, Aidan Isaac (born 2002) and Landon Isaac (born 2004).[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jason Isaac's Biography . votesmart.org . Vote Smart . 14 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Jason Isaac . texas.gov/ . The Legislative Reference Library of Texas . 14 August 2023.
  3. News: Patrick . George . Reality sets in quickly in Jason Isaac's first day in office . . September 26, 2018 . September 21, 2012 . December 1, 2021 .
  4. Web site: Vote Smart . Jason Isaac's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test) . votesmart.org . Vote Smart . 14 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Vote Smart . SB 5 - Increases Abortion Facility Requirements and Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks - Texas Key Vote . votesmart.org . Vote Smart . 14 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Biography . texas.gov . The Legislative Reference Library of Texas . 14 August 2023.