Crime & Public Safety

Where the Candidates Stand

Positions appear only when documented in a candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with the source linked. We never infer a position from party.

U.S. Senate

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Ken PaxtonRResearch in progress

James TalaricoDSupports giving federal, state and local law enforcement the resources to investigate and prosecute crime. (source)

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Ted BrownLResearch in progress

Governor

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Greg AbbottRCampaign cites bail reform allowing judges to deny bail for violent crimes, and a ban on cities defunding police. (source)

Gina HinojosaDResearch in progress

Pat DixonLResearch in progress

Lieutenant Governor

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Dan PatrickRCampaign cites bail reform aimed at keeping violent criminals off the streets (Senate Bill 9) as a 2025 priority. (source)

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Vikki GoodwinDResearch in progress

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Anthony CristoLResearch in progress

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Kevin McCormickGResearch in progress

Attorney General

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Mayes MiddletonRSupports zero-tolerance policies for violent crime and higher bonds for dangerous offenders. (source)

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Nathan JohnsonDProposes working with district attorneys to use the powers of the office on public safety. (source)

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Tom OxfordLResearch in progress

County Judge

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Patrick Von DohlenRResearch in progress

Ron NirenbergDResearch in progress

Criminal District Attorney

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Ashley FosterRResearch in progress

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Luz Elena ChapaDResearch in progress

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Jason WolffIResearch in progress

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