When John Carter settled down in Central Texas with his wife, Erika, he knew it was the right place to raise his family because of the great schools, low taxes, and safe communities. John was a young lawyer who recently completed his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech and his law degree from University of Texas. At first, he was only one of two lawyers in Round Rock, Texas, but a decade later John Carter was appointed District Judge for the 277th District Court in Williamson County. During that time, he aptly earned the nickname that stuck with him to this day; Judge.
As a former member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee and a proud Texan, I believe the best energy policies are grounded in science, protect our quality of life, and provide the greatest benefit to both the environment and people.
I believe in an "all of the above" energy strategy that implements renewable energy sources (wind, solar, geothermal and ethanol) while maximizing our production and use of fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas). This approach allows us to provide for future requirements, while making sure we provide for today.
As a lifelong Texan, I know how valuable water is to communities, farms and livestock. Texans understand the impact our water sources have in our state. I support water conservation strategies to ensure that in times of water crisis, the citizens of our great state will be able to fill the need on our farms and in our homes. I also strongly oppose federal expansion and regulation of landowners' waterways and sources. It is essential for Texans to makes decisions about Texas waterways.