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Governor:

Rick Perry on Families & Children
Republican Governor (TX): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Perry on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)

Senate:

TX Senate Debate

John Cornyn on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator (TX): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Cornyn on other issues.
  • Strengthen families by supporting marriage. (Jun 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
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)
Kay Bailey Hutchison on Families & Children
Republican Sr Senator (TX): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kay Bailey Hutchison on other issues.
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
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)
Rick Noriega on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Rick Noriega on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Joe Linus Barton on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Linus Barton 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 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Kevin Brady on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Brady 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 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
Michael Burgess on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Burgess on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mike Conaway on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Conaway on other issues.
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Henry Cuellar on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-28): Click here for Henry Cuellar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Culberson on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Culberson 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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
Chet Edwards on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chet Edwards 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 23% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
Louie Gohmert on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-1): Click here for Louie Gohmert on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charles Gonzalez on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for Charles Gonzalez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kay Granger on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kay Granger 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 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Al Green on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-9): Click here for Al Green on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gene Green on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-29): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gene Green 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 30% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Ralph Moody Hall on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Moody Hall 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 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jeb Hensarling on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Hensarling on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ruben Hinojosa on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-15): Click here for 5 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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Sheila Jackson Lee on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-18): Click here for 7 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 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)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Eddie Bernice Johnson on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-30): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Bernice Johnson 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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Sam Johnson on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sam Johnson 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 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
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 the full quote OR click here for Michael McCaul on other issues.
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
Randy Neugebauer on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Randy Neugebauer on other issues.
Pete Olson on Families & Children
Republican Rep.-Elect (District 22): Click here for Pete Olson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Solomon Ortiz on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-27): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Solomon Ortiz 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 54% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on families. (Dec 2003)
Ron Paul on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President: Click here for 5 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 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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ted Poe on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ted Poe on other issues.
  • Increase penalties for child sexual slavery. (Mar 2008)
Silvestre Reyes on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-16): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Silvestre Reyes 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 30% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Ciro Rodriguez on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-23): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ciro Rodriguez 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 23% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
Pete Sessions on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-32): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Pete Sessions 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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
Lamar Smith on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-21): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lamar Smith 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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Mac Thornberry on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mac Thornberry 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 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)

Former candidates & officeholders:

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 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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
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)
Lloyd Doggett on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (TX-25): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Doggett 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 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family 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 families. (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)
Jon Roland on Families & Children
Former 2008 Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for Jon Roland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
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 voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
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 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)
Nicholas Lampson on Families & Children
Democrat (Re-elected 2006) (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 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)
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 families. (Dec 2003)
Steve Stockman on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
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 families. (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.
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)
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 Democrat Challenger: 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.
Mary Ruwart on Families & Children
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (TX): Click here for Mary Ruwart on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Darrel Hunter on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Darrel Hunter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Barbara Radnofsky on Families & Children
Democratic challenger: Click here for Barbara Radnofsky on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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