Drugs, Fentanyl & Addiction

Covers: Fentanyl and opioids, drug trafficking, treatment, prevention and enforcement.

Includes: Fentanyl

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.

Ken PaxtonRResearch in progress
James TalaricoDSupports legalizing regulated marijuana for adults and clearing records for low-level marijuana offenses. (source)
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Ted BrownLResearch in progress
Greg AbbottRResearch in progress
Gina HinojosaDResearch in progress
Pat DixonLCriticizes the war on drugs and state efforts to ban hemp and THC products. (source)

Lieutenant Governor

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Dan PatrickRCampaign cites banning THC in Texas (Senate Bill 3) as a 2025 priority bill. (source)
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Vikki GoodwinDSupports regulating THC products instead of banning them. (source)
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Anthony CristoLSupports legalizing marijuana and cites broad support for at least decriminalizing it. (source)
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Kevin McCormickGCampaign cites decriminalization and medical treatment policies as effective at reducing drug-related problems. (source)

Attorney General

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Mayes MiddletonRResearch in progress
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Nathan JohnsonDResearch in progress
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Tom OxfordLResearch 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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