Candace Thweatt Noble (born October 10, 1961) is a
Republican
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Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
member of the
Texas House of Representatives
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for District 89, which encompasses all or parts of Allen, Copeville, Fairview, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, Murphy, Nevada, Parker, Plano, Sachse, St Paul, and Wylie in
Collin County.
About
Texas
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Governor
Greg Abbott
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appointed Noble to serve on the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Her service includes the Collin County CPS Board, the Collin County Parks and Open Spaces Board, and the State Republican Executive Committee. In 2016 Noble served as the Texas Electoral College Chair.
[Q&A: Candy Noble is running for Texas state representative, District 89](_blank)
''Community Impact newspaper (Plano edition)'', March 2, 2018.
Noble has a degree in Education from
Hardin-Simmons University in
Abilene, Texas
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan statis ...
and serves on the university’s Board of Development.
2018 campaign
Noble campaign focused on the issues of providing property tax relief, supporting public education, supporting job creation and a strong economy, ensuring a secure border, and protecting second amendment freedoms and religious liberties.
Committee assignments
* House Committee on Ways & Means
* House Committee on Human Services
* House Committee on General Investigating
Bills
In 2019, Noble introduced House Bill 1929, which would prohibit local governments and state agencies from giving tax money to an
abortion
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus. An abortion that occurs without intervention is known as a miscarriage or "spontaneous abortion"; these occur in approximately 30% to 40% of pregn ...
provider.
[Lindell, Chuck]
Texas abortion opponents file ‘line in the sand’ bills
''Austin American-Statesman
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The paper prints Associated Press, ''New York Times'', ''The Washington Post'', and ''Los Angeles Times'' internation ...
'', March 7, 2019.
Personal life
Noble and her husband, Robert, live in
Lucas, Texas
Lucas is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 5,166, up from 2,890 at the 2000 census; in 2020, its population was 7,612.
Geography
Lucas is located in south central Collin County at . It is bord ...
. They have three children and nine grandchildren. They are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
External links
Texas House of Representatives - Candy NobleCandy Noble - Personal Website
References
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1982 births
Living people
Republican Party members of the Texas House of Representatives
21st-century American politicians
Hardin–Simmons University alumni
Baptists from Texas