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'''Kenneth Francis Sheets''' (born November 6, 1976)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/kenneth-sheets/kennethsheets107|title=Kenneth Sheets|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=June 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ne--ala.capwiz.com/bio/id/63334|title=Rep. Kenneth Sheets (R-TX 107th District)|publisher=Nebraska Library Association|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> is an [[attorney]] from [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] former  state representative in the politically competitive District 107 in Dallas County. He served from 2011 until his narrow defeat in November 2016..<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legeLeaders/members/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=5709&searchparams=chamber=H~city=~countyID=0~RcountyID=~district=~first=~gender=~last=Sheets~leaderNote=~leg=~party=~roleDesc=~Committee=|title=Kenneth Sheets|publisher=Texas Legislative Reference Library|accessdate=June 23, 2020}}</ref>​

'''Kenneth Francis Sheets''' (born November 6, 1976)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/kenneth-sheets/kennethsheets107|title=Kenneth Sheets|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=June 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ne--ala.capwiz.com/bio/id/63334|title=Rep. Kenneth Sheets (R-TX 107th District)|publisher=Nebraska Library Association|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> is an [[attorney]] from [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] former  state representative in the politically competitive District 107 in Dallas County. He served from 2011 until his narrow defeat in November 2016..<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legeLeaders/members/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=5709&searchparams=chamber=H~city=~countyID=0~RcountyID=~district=~first=~gender=~last=Sheets~leaderNote=~leg=~party=~roleDesc=~Committee=|title=Kenneth Sheets|publisher=Texas Legislative Reference Library|accessdate=June 23, 2020}}</ref>​

==Background==

==Background==

Sheets served on these committee: (1) Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee (2) Insurance Committee, and (3) Local and Consent Calendar.<ref name="Texas House of Representatives">{{cite web|url=http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=107|title=House Member Kenneth Sheets|publisher=Texas House of Representatives|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> Sheets also serves as the vice chair the House Republican Caucus Policy Committee. During the 83rd Legislative Session, Sheets unsuccessfully attempted to pass legislation aimed at protecting Texas homeowners from fraudulent and abusive practices by some roofing contractors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB2693|title=Legislative Session: 83 (R) Relating to voluntary registration and regulation of roofing contractors; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee|publisher=Texas Legislature Online|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> Sheets worked to pass legislation making it clear under Texas law that concealed handgun licensees are not violating the law if they inadvertently display their firearm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=SB299|title=Legislative Session: 83 (R) Relating to the intentional display of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun|publisher=Texas Legislature Online|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> Sheets was also an outspoken critic of an attempt by several legislators to amend a bill to grant statewide elected officials, members of Congress, and members of the Texas Legislature special privileges to carry concealed handguns in locations off limits to other concealed handgun licensees in Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20130526-texas-house-members-angrily-reject-provision-to-expand-legislators-gun-carrying-rights.ece|author=Christy Hoppe|title=Texas House members angrily reject provision to expand legislators’ gun-carrying rights|date=May 26, 2013|publisher=''The Dallas Morning News''|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref>

Sheets served on these committee: (1) Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee (2) Insurance Committee, and (3) Local and Consent Calendar.<ref name="Texas House of Representatives">{{cite web|url=http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=107|title=House Member Kenneth Sheets|publisher=Texas House of Representatives|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> Sheets also serves as the vice chair the House Republican Caucus Policy Committee. During the 83rd Legislative Session, Sheets unsuccessfully attempted to pass legislation aimed at protecting Texas homeowners from fraudulent and abusive practices by some roofing contractors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB2693|title=Legislative Session: 83 (R) Relating to voluntary registration and regulation of roofing contractors; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee|publisher=Texas Legislature Online|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> Sheets worked to pass legislation making it clear under Texas law that concealed handgun licensees are not violating the law if they inadvertently display their firearm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=SB299|title=Legislative Session: 83 (R) Relating to the intentional display of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun|publisher=Texas Legislature Online|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> Sheets was also an outspoken critic of an attempt by several legislators to amend a bill to grant statewide elected officials, members of Congress, and members of the Texas Legislature special privileges to carry concealed handguns in locations off limits to other concealed handgun licensees in Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20130526-texas-house-members-angrily-reject-provision-to-expand-legislators-gun-carrying-rights.ece|author=Christy Hoppe|title=Texas House members angrily reject provision to expand legislators’ gun-carrying rights|date=May 26, 2013|publisher=''The Dallas Morning News''|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref>

Sheets was named "Champion for Free Enterprise" by the Texas Association of Business, which rated him 93 percent in 2013,<ref name="Texas Association of Business">{{cite web|url=http://www.txbiz.org/cwt/external/wcpages/resources/voting_record_house.aspx|title=Voting Record|publisher=Texas Association of Business}}</ref> "Freshman of the Year" in 2011 by the Hispanic Republican Conference, "Crime Fighter of the Year" by the [[North Texas Crime Commission]], "Friend of Law Enforcement" by the Texas Municipal Police Association, "Courageous Defender of Life" by Texas Alliance for Life, and a "Rising Star" by the Dallas County Republican Party.<ref name=votesmart/> ​

Sheets was named "Champion for Free Enterprise" by the Texas Association of Business, which rated him 93 percent in 2013,<ref name="Texas Association of Business">{{cite web|url=http://www.txbiz.org/cwt/external/wcpages/resources/voting_record_house.aspx|title=Voting Record|publisher=Texas Association of Business}}</ref> "Freshman of the Year" in 2011 by the Hispanic Republican Conference, "Crime Fighter of the Year" by the North Texas Crime Commission, "Friend of Law Enforcement" by the Texas Municipal Police Association, "Courageous Defender of Life" by Texas Alliance for Life, and a "Rising Star" by the Dallas County Republican Party.<ref name=votesmart/> ​

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