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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Greg Abbott on Families & Children
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Greg Abbott on other issues.
  • Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. (Jun 2017)
  • Reform Child Protective System or more children will die. (Jan 2017)
  • Conscience dictates if marriage is only one man & one woman. (Jun 2015)
George P. Bush on Families & Children
Republican Texas Land Commissioner: Click here for George P. Bush on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Dewhurst on Families & Children
Republican Lt. Governor: Click here for David Dewhurst on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kathie Glass on Families & Children
Libertarian candidate for Texas Governor: Click here for Kathie Glass on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Beto O`Rourke on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Annise Parker on Families & Children
Mayor of Houston: Click here for Annise Parker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Rawlings on Families & Children
Mayor of Dallas: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Rawlings on other issues.
  • Ban pornography expo from Dallas convention center. (Feb 2016)
Lupe Valdez on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for governor of Texas: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lupe Valdez on other issues.
  • Pro paid sick leave; choosing job over sick family is wrong. (Oct 2018)
Andrew White on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor: Click here for Andrew White on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

TX 2020: 2020 TX Senate race

David Alameel on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for David Alameel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Cornyn on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator (TX): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Cornyn on other issues.
  • Supports using campaign funds for candidate child care. (Jun 2019)
  • Respect the traditional institution of marriage. (Oct 2014)
  • Strengthen families by supporting marriage. (Jun 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Pro-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Ted Cruz on Families & Children
Republican Texas Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ted Cruz on other issues.
  • Amendment to define marriage as between man & a woman. (Oct 2018)
  • Hispanic values: faith, family & patriotism. (Feb 2016)
  • Defend Judeo-Christian values against liberal fascism. (Apr 2015)
  • Opposes the unrelenting assault on traditional marriage. (Mar 2015)
  • Mother lost an infant child, Ted's would-be brother. (Mar 2014)
  • Alcoholic father gave his life to Christ. (Mar 2014)
  • Read "Green Eggs & Ham" to his kids during Senate filibuster. (Mar 2014)
MJ Hegar on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for MJ Hegar on other issues.
  • Paid family leave for both mothers and fathers. (Feb 2020)
  • Asked FEC to allow campaign funds for candidate child care. (Jun 2019)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Sema Hernandez on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Sema Hernandez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Beto O`Rourke on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on Families & Children
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on other issues.
  • Paid Parental Leave keeps families healthy and happy. (Dec 2019)
Emily Sanchez on Families & Children
Green Party Senate challenger: Click here for Emily Sanchez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Royce West on Families & Children
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Royce West on other issues.
  • Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies. (May 2017)

House:

Colin Allred on Families & Children
Democrat (District 32): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Colin Allred on other issues.
  • Supports full reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act. (Oct 2018)
Jodey Arrington on Families & Children
Republican (District 19): Click here for Jodey Arrington on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Babin on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 36): Click here for Brian Babin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Linus Barton on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Linus Barton on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Kevin Brady on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Brady on other issues.
  • Link child-support enforcement to workforce development. (Jun 2016)
  • Head Start does not deliver lasting results to at-risk kids. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
Michael Burgess on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-26): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michael Burgess on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Quico Canseco on Families & Children
Republican (District 23): Click here for Quico Canseco on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Carter on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-31): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Carter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joaquin Castro on Families & Children
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joaquin Castro on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Michael Cloud on Families & Children
Republican (District 27): Click here for Michael Cloud on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Conaway on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Conaway on other issues.
  • Link child-support enforcement to workforce development. (Jun 2016)
  • Head Start does not deliver lasting results to at-risk kids. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Dan Crenshaw on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Crenshaw on other issues.
  • Let businesses act on their beliefs of marriage. (Sep 2018)
Henry Cuellar on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-28): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Henry Cuellar on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
John Culberson on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Culberson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Lloyd Doggett on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-25): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Doggett on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Veronica Escobar on Families & Children
Democrat (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Veronica Escobar on other issues.
  • Introduced letter on Trump disrespect toward women. (Jan 2020)
Blake Farenthold on Families & Children
Republican (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Blake Farenthold on other issues.
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher on Families & Children
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Lizzie Pannill Fletcher on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Flores on Families & Children
Republican (District 17): Click here for Bill Flores on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pete Gallego on Families & Children
Democrat (District 23): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pete Gallego on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
Sylvia Garcia on Families & Children
Democrat (District 29): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sylvia Garcia on other issues.
  • Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies. (May 2017)
Louie Gohmert on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Louie Gohmert on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Vicente Gonzalez on Families & Children
Democrat (District 15): Click here for Vicente Gonzalez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lance Gooden on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lance Gooden on other issues.
  • Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. (May 2017)
Kay Granger on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Kay Granger on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Al Green on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-9): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Al Green on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2017)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Gene Green on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-29): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Gene Green on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 30% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Jeb Hensarling on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Hensarling on other issues.
  • Link child-support enforcement to workforce development. (Jun 2016)
  • Head Start does not deliver lasting results to at-risk kids. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ruben Hinojosa on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Hinojosa on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 25% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Will Hurd on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 23): Click here for Will Hurd on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sheila Jackson Lee on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-18): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Sheila Jackson Lee on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Eddie Bernice Johnson on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-30): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Bernice Johnson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Sam Johnson on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Sam Johnson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Scott Keller on Families & Children
Independent Challenger (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Keller on other issues.
  • Money should not be a factor in a child's life, period. (Apr 2013)
Kenny Marchant on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-24): Click here for Kenny Marchant on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael McCaul on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael McCaul on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
Randy Neugebauer on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randy Neugebauer on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Beto O`Rourke on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Pete Olson on Families & Children
Republican (District 22): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pete Olson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Ted Poe on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ted Poe on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Increase penalties for child sexual slavery. (Mar 2008)
John Ratcliffe on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for John Ratcliffe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chip Roy on Families & Children
Republican (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chip Roy on other issues.
  • Marriages are one-man-one-woman; so are bathrooms. (Sep 2018)
Lamar Smith on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-21): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lamar Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Van Taylor on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Van Taylor on other issues.
  • Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. (May 2017)
  • Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. (May 2017)
Mac Thornberry on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mac Thornberry on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Marc Veasey on Families & Children
Democrat (District 33): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marc Veasey on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Filemon Vela on Families & Children
Democrat (District 34): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Filemon Vela on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
Randy Weber on Families & Children
Republican (District 14): Click here for Randy Weber on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Roger Williams on Families & Children
Republican (District 25): Click here for Roger Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron Wright on Families & Children
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron Wright on other issues.
  • Marriages are one-man-one-woman; so are bathrooms. (Sep 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Julian Castro on Families & Children
Mayor of San Antonio; HUD Secretary: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Julian Castro on other issues.
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • Each generation wants better lives for their children. (Sep 2012)
Rick Perry on Families & Children
Republican Governor (TX): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rick Perry on other issues.
  • Let foster teens act as their own medical consenters. (May 2013)
  • War on the Boy Scouts is a microcosm of larger culture war. (Feb 2008)
  • We gravitate to bad behavior unless we revere authority. (Feb 2008)
  • Free speech for "Coming Out Day" but not "Family Values"? (Feb 2008)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Chris Bell on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Bell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jon Roland on Families & Children
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for Jon Roland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Stockman on Families & Children
Republican challenger (Lost primary): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Ralph Moody Hall on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Moody Hall on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tony Sanchez on Families & Children
Democrat 2000 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Sanchez on other issues.
  • More insurance and options for low-income kids. (May 2002)
Steve Stockman on Families & Children
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 36): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Ken Bentsen on Families & Children
Former Dem.challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006), former U.S. Rep.: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Jack Fields on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Fields on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Martin Frost on Families & Children
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 24): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Martin Frost on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Phil Gramm on Families & Children
Former Republican Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Phil Gramm on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
Gene Kelly on Families & Children
Former Democratic Challenger (2006): Click here for Gene Kelly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron Kirk on Families & Children
2002 Democratic Candidate: Click here for Ron Kirk on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nicholas Lampson on Families & Children
Democrat (Unseated 2008) (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nicholas Lampson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 23% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Mary Ruwart on Families & Children
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (TX): Click here for Mary Ruwart on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Max Sandlin on Families & Children
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Max Sandlin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 50% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on Families & Children
Republican Former (2006-2007) (District 22): Click here for Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Turner on Families & Children
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Turner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 53% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
Bill Archer on Families & Children
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Archer on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Dick Armey on Families & Children
Republican (District 26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dick Armey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Chris Bell on Families & Children
Democrat (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Bell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ken Bentsen on Families & Children
Democrat (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Henry Bonilla on Families & Children
Republican (District 23): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Henry Bonilla on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Ronald Coleman on Families & Children
Democrat (1982-1996) (District 16): Click here for Ronald Coleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Larry Combest on Families & Children
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Larry Combest on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Prof. Tom Davis on Families & Children
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Prof. Tom Davis on other issues.
  • Teach family values? Whose family’s values? (Aug 2008)
Tom DeLay on Families & Children
Republican (District 22): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom DeLay on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Chet Edwards on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chet Edwards on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 23% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Charles Gonzalez on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charles Gonzalez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
Darrel Hunter on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Darrel Hunter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Jameson on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Jameson on other issues.
  • Teach family values in public schools. (Aug 2008)
Elizabeth Ames Jones on Families & Children
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Elizabeth Ames Jones on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Leppert on Families & Children
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Tom Leppert on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Noriega on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Rick Noriega on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Solomon Ortiz on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-27): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Solomon Ortiz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 54% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
Ron Paul on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ron Paul on other issues.
  • Let parents decide on mental health screening for kids. (Jan 2005)
  • State role on medical care for children undermines freedom. (Dec 1987)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Barbara Radnofsky on Families & Children
Democratic challenger: Click here for Barbara Radnofsky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ciro Rodriguez on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-23): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ciro Rodriguez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 23% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Charles Stenholm on Families & Children
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Stenholm on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
David Dewhurst on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for David Dewhurst on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pat Fallon on Families & Children
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat Fallon on other issues.
  • Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. (May 2017)
Tony Gonzales on Families & Children
Republican (District 23): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tony Gonzales on other issues.
Kay Bailey Hutchison on Families & Children
Republican Sr Senator (TX): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kay Bailey Hutchison on other issues.
  • Proposed Homemaker IRA; male senators don't think of that. (Dec 2000)
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Ronny Jackson on Families & Children
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ronny Jackson on other issues.
Troy Nehls on Families & Children
Republican (District 22): Click here for Troy Nehls on other issues.
    No stance on record.
August Pfluger on Families & Children
Republican (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for August Pfluger on other issues.
Silvestre Reyes on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-16): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Silvestre Reyes on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 30% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Paul Sadler on Families & Children
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Sadler on other issues.
  • Supports abstinence education in schools. (Nov 1998)
Pete Sessions on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-32): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Pete Sessions on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • Enforce life beginning at conception, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Business liberty over gay marriage, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Beth Van Duyne on Families & Children
Republican (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Beth Van Duyne on other issues.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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