Peter Filler

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Peter Filler completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Filler's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-369628-2025-09-15\" id=\"heading1-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-369628-2025-09-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-369628-2025-09-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI'm passionate about delivering and meeting our countries demands for resources. This excitement lead into the field of Forestry where I learned and practiced innovating into ways energy is produced in renewable ways. If elected I would work on the Energy and Commerce committee to ensure critical electricity is widely available in our district to bring down the costs. I would also work on contingency plans in cases of emergency to ensure if power is lost due to unforeseen reasons like storms, that energy disruptions are minimal and restoration of power is expedited to ensure best outcomes to neighborhoods and businesses that are impacted by the loss of vital electricity. I would also work on solutions to increase energy production.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-369628-2025-09-15\" id=\"heading2-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-369628-2025-09-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-369628-2025-09-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe Honesty, Integrity, Trustworthiness, Excellence, and Courage are the most important characteristics and principles an elected official should possess.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-369628-2025-09-15\" id=\"heading3-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-369628-2025-09-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-369628-2025-09-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe the core responsibilities of someone elected to serve in Congress are to be, public service exemplary models, business building and development promoters, crisis prevention and emergency managers, engineering and infrastructure project overseers.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-369628-2025-09-15\" id=\"heading4-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-369628-2025-09-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-369628-2025-09-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIf elected, the legacy I would like to leave behind will be district that is energy self sufficient. Our area has a focus on business and industry including, petrochemicals, advanced plastics, hydrogen and energy storage, which relies on electricity. I would like my legacy to be one that guaranteed abundant energy is available to sustain residential neighborhoods and commercial endeavors without compromise.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-369628-2025-09-15\" id=\"heading5-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-369628-2025-09-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-369628-2025-09-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-369628-2025-09-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe term limits on congressional representatives would be a good step in preventing legislative gridlock. Representatives who are continually seek reelection tend to lose sight on there constituents, including families and businesses. Special interest and lobbyists steer long time congressional members agendas and priorities. That's why I believe term limits are good for a more productive congress.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 15, 2025.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><button class=\"btn btn-default showResponses text-center\">Show past responses</button><button class=\"btn btn-default hideResponses text-center\">Hide past responses</button></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: none\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tMay 18 submission</p><div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-369628-2025-05-18\" id=\"heading1-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-369628-2025-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-369628-2025-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tCannabis legalization is one issue that I am passionate about because of the disparities that exist around the country. I will work on the Judiciary Committee to pass legislation to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substance Act. With clear cannabis policy across the country we will have more resources to go after street drugs that kill, including fentanyl and heroin.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-369628-2025-05-18\" id=\"heading2-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-369628-2025-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-369628-2025-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tElected officials are entrusted with representing the public and should govern for the best interests of the people. Our elected officials need to be respectful of the people's concerns and needs, putting the public interests first. We need to trust our elected officials, that they are being honest and consistently holding themselves to a high standard of ethics and intergrity.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-369628-2025-05-18\" id=\"heading3-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-369628-2025-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-369628-2025-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-369628-2025-05-18\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tBeing a College Graduate, Realtor and Certified Texas Educator, I had to be persistent to achieve my successes. Being focused and dedicated helped me achieve my goals and my desired career path. I hold myself to a high moral standards which helps guide my path. The qualities I developed have prepared me to be a successful officeholder.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p><p><i><b>Note:</b> Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on May 18, 2025.</i></p></div></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Peter Filler completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Filler's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352910-2025-04-24\" id=\"heading1-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-352910-2025-04-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-352910-2025-04-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWorking on the Budget committee finding ways to pay down our nations staggering $37 trillion dollar national debt. Working on the Energy and Commerce committee along with private industry to spur innovation in energy development.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-352910-2025-04-24\" id=\"heading2-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-352910-2025-04-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-352910-2025-04-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAn elected official most importantly must be honest. They are making decisions that impact the lives of many other people. That's why an elected official must be trustworthy. When an elected official has a good reputation they are trusted and can focus on serving the best interests of the community.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-352910-2025-04-24\" id=\"heading3-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-352910-2025-04-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-352910-2025-04-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI possess the qualities of high moral standards and taking personal responsibility which I believe will make me a successful office holder. My goal setting allows me to focus as I strive to reach my full potential.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-352910-2025-04-24\" id=\"heading4-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-352910-2025-04-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-352910-2025-04-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe core responsibilities of someone elected to Congress are to work in a fair and just ways for the betterment of our country.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-352910-2025-04-24\" id=\"heading5-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-352910-2025-04-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-352910-2025-04-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTerm limits for members of Congress is a topic that's up for debate in the public. However, it seems obvious that established members of Congress aren't interested in bringing the topic of term limits up for debate. As a candidate I am for term limits to prevent career politicians from losing sight of their mission, serving their constituents and country.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-352910-2025-04-24\" id=\"heading6-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-352910-2025-04-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-352910-2025-04-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-352910-2025-04-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMothers For Democracy Action PAC<br/>\n<p>Gun Sense Voter<br/>\r\nNewtown Action Alliance<br/>\r\nTexas Gulf Coast Labor Federation<br/>\r\nAFL-CIO Texas<br/>\r\nHouston Black American Democrats<br/>\n</p>\nState Tejano Democrats\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 24, 2025.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><button class=\"btn btn-default showResponses text-center\">Show past responses</button><button class=\"btn btn-default hideResponses text-center\">Hide past responses</button></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: none\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tOctober 22 submission</p><div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352910-2023-10-22\" id=\"heading1-352910-2023-10-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-352910-2023-10-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352910-2023-10-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-352910-2023-10-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-352910-2023-10-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tPartnering with local Police, Firefighters, and EMS departments to guarantee they have the ability to be working in the community and be proactive and preventing problems and concerns before they happen thus allowing them to be recognized as the heros of our community and be seen in a positive light. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p><p><i><b>Note:</b> Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on October 22, 2023.</i></p></div></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Peter Filler did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nPeter Filler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Filler's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I'm passionate about delivering and meeting our countries demands for resources. This excitement lead into the field of Forestry where I learned and practiced innovating into ways energy is produced in renewable ways. If elected I would work on the Energy and Commerce committee to ensure critical electricity is widely available in our district to bring down the costs. I would also work on contingency plans in cases of emergency to ensure if power is lost due to unforeseen reasons like storms, that energy disruptions are minimal and restoration of power is expedited to ensure best outcomes to neighborhoods and businesses that are impacted by the loss of vital electricity. I would also work on solutions to increase energy production. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? I believe Honesty, Integrity, Trustworthiness, Excellence, and Courage are the most important characteristics and principles an elected official should possess. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? I believe the core responsibilities of someone elected to serve in Congress are to be, public service exemplary models, business building and development promoters, crisis prevention and emergency managers, engineering and infrastructure project overseers. What legacy would you like to leave? If elected, the legacy I would like to leave behind will be district that is energy self sufficient. Our area has a focus on business and industry including, petrochemicals, advanced plastics, hydrogen and energy storage, which relies on electricity. I would like my legacy to be one that guaranteed abundant energy is available to sustain residential neighborhoods and commercial endeavors without compromise. What are your thoughts on term limits? I believe term limits on congressional representatives would be a good step in preventing legislative gridlock. Representatives who are continually seek reelection tend to lose sight on there constituents, including families and businesses. Special interest and lobbyists steer long time congressional members agendas and priorities. That's why I believe term limits are good for a more productive congress.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nNote: Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 15, 2025.\nShow past responses Hide past responses\nMay 18 submission What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Cannabis legalization is one issue that I am passionate about because of the disparities that exist around the country. I will work on the Judiciary Committee to pass legislation to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substance Act. With clear cannabis policy across the country we will have more resources to go after street drugs that kill, including fentanyl and heroin. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Elected officials are entrusted with representing the public and should govern for the best interests of the people. Our elected officials need to be respectful of the people's concerns and needs, putting the public interests first. We need to trust our elected officials, that they are being honest and consistently holding themselves to a high standard of ethics and intergrity. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Being a College Graduate, Realtor and Certified Texas Educator, I had to be persistent to achieve my successes. Being focused and dedicated helped me achieve my goals and my desired career path. I hold myself to a high moral standards which helps guide my path. The qualities I developed have prepared me to be a successful officeholder. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Note: Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on May 18, 2025.\n\n\nPeter Filler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Filler's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Working on the Budget committee finding ways to pay down our nations staggering $37 trillion dollar national debt. Working on the Energy and Commerce committee along with private industry to spur innovation in energy development. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An elected official most importantly must be honest. They are making decisions that impact the lives of many other people. That's why an elected official must be trustworthy. When an elected official has a good reputation they are trusted and can focus on serving the best interests of the community. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I possess the qualities of high moral standards and taking personal responsibility which I believe will make me a successful office holder. My goal setting allows me to focus as I strive to reach my full potential. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The core responsibilities of someone elected to Congress are to work in a fair and just ways for the betterment of our country. What are your thoughts on term limits? Term limits for members of Congress is a topic that's up for debate in the public. However, it seems obvious that established members of Congress aren't interested in bringing the topic of term limits up for debate. As a candidate I am for term limits to prevent career politicians from losing sight of their mission, serving their constituents and country. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Mothers For Democracy Action PAC Gun Sense Voter Newtown Action Alliance Texas Gulf Coast Labor Federation AFL-CIO Texas Houston Black American Democrats State Tejano Democrats\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nNote: Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 24, 2025.\nShow past responses Hide past responses\nOctober 22 submission What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Partnering with local Police, Firefighters, and EMS departments to guarantee they have the ability to be working in the community and be proactive and preventing problems and concerns before they happen thus allowing them to be recognized as the heros of our community and be seen in a positive light. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Note: Filler submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on October 22, 2023.\n\nPeter Filler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Filler’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><big>Representing Your Interests</big><br/>\nWith The Values of Ethics and Integrity\n</p><p>I want to work bringing home appropriations back to our district that address the most pressing issues at home. Repairing aging infrastructure and helping the people who need the most help in our community. I will bring home funding for projects like Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity that build our community from the ground up. I will always lead with honesty, striving to constantly improve our districts health and well being. I will prioritize my responsibilities and put my constituents concerns and needs first above all else. I will follow the rule of law and behave in a proud and confident manner knowing I have the backing of my constituents. I will do right for your and your family, always remembering I have your best interests at heart.\n</p><p><big>Working For The People</big><br/>\nThe Voice Of Reason In The US House\n</p><p>I want to work on the Homeland Security Committee on a bill to prevent gun violence tragedies in our schools. I want to work on the Foreign Affairs Committee on a bill that will resolve the crises at our southern border. I want to work on the Homeland Security Committee toto pass a bill that will take deadly Fentanyl and Heroine off our streets, and out of our kids hands. I would like to work on the Oversight Committee codifying Roe. vs. Wade, restoring a women's health care rights, so women can choose what happens to their own bodies. I want to work on the Homeland Security Committee and pass a bill that un-schedules Marijuana, removing Cannabis from any schedules, and taxes the plant. The byproduct will be less overdose deaths and the tax proceeds will be used to fund a robust drug treatment program, including homeless shelters, and heroine addiction recovery centers.\n</p><p><big>Go Getter In The U.S. House</big><br/>\nMy goal is to work persuasively on the Energy and Commerce Committee. One of my missions is to pass a bill that would strengthen the reliability of Solar and Wind power. Another mission of mine is to work on passing a bill that funds research. Finding a viable alternative to fossil fuels, including researching and developing biofuels and other reliable renewable fuel sources.\n</p><p>It's hard to watch the news now from Israel, and Gaza right now. If I were to become a Representative my goal would be to work persuasively on the Foreign Affairs Committee. I would work to halt the war and demand the release of all the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas. An immediate cease fire in Gaza. And call for aid to be sent in for the suffering. One mission of mine is to write bills that fund resources and training for diplomats that deliver diplomatic solutions to avoid wars and end current conflicts around the world.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_5-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-5\">[5]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Peter Filler’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-6\"><a href=\"#cite_note-6\">[6]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Filler’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Representing Your Interests With The Values of Ethics and Integrity I want to work bringing home appropriations back to our district that address the most pressing issues at home. Repairing aging infrastructure and helping the people who need the most help in our community. I will bring home funding for projects like Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity that build our community from the ground up. I will always lead with honesty, striving to constantly improve our districts health and well being. I will prioritize my responsibilities and put my constituents concerns and needs first above all else. I will follow the rule of law and behave in a proud and confident manner knowing I have the backing of my constituents. I will do right for your and your family, always remembering I have your best interests at heart. Working For The People The Voice Of Reason In The US House I want to work on the Homeland Security Committee on a bill to prevent gun violence tragedies in our schools. I want to work on the Foreign Affairs Committee on a bill that will resolve the crises at our southern border. I want to work on the Homeland Security Committee toto pass a bill that will take deadly Fentanyl and Heroine off our streets, and out of our kids hands. I would like to work on the Oversight Committee codifying Roe. vs. Wade, restoring a women's health care rights, so women can choose what happens to their own bodies. I want to work on the Homeland Security Committee and pass a bill that un-schedules Marijuana, removing Cannabis from any schedules, and taxes the plant. The byproduct will be less overdose deaths and the tax proceeds will be used to fund a robust drug treatment program, including homeless shelters, and heroine addiction recovery centers. Go Getter In The U.S. House My goal is to work persuasively on the Energy and Commerce Committee. One of my missions is to pass a bill that would strengthen the reliability of Solar and Wind power. Another mission of mine is to work on passing a bill that funds research. Finding a viable alternative to fossil fuels, including researching and developing biofuels and other reliable renewable fuel sources. It's hard to watch the news now from Israel, and Gaza right now. If I were to become a Representative my goal would be to work persuasively on the Foreign Affairs Committee. I would work to halt the war and demand the release of all the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas. An immediate cease fire in Gaza. And call for aid to be sent in for the suffering. One mission of mine is to write bills that fund resources and training for diplomats that deliver diplomatic solutions to avoid wars and end current conflicts around the world. [5] ” —Peter Filler’s campaign website (2024) [6]"}]