Guns & Second Amendment

Covers: Gun ownership and carry laws, background checks, school safety and gun restrictions.

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 PaxtonRSays he will protect gun rights. (source)
James TalaricoDSupports universal background checks for gun sales and prosecuting firearms traffickers. (source)
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Ted BrownLSupports repealing gun control laws. (source)
Greg AbbottRCampaign cites constitutional carry and declaring Texas a Second Amendment sanctuary state. (source)
Gina HinojosaDResearch in progress
Pat DixonLDefends gun uses that do not initiate force; says past proposals such as red-flag laws and threat reporting deserve serious consideration. (source)

Lieutenant Governor

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Dan PatrickRCampaign cites protecting the Second Amendment among his priorities. (source)
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Vikki GoodwinDSupports gun ownership for hunting, sport, and protection alongside public safety measures. (source)
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Anthony CristoLResearch in progress
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Kevin McCormickGResearch in progress

Attorney General

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Mayes MiddletonROpposes requiring government permission or a tax for law-abiding citizens to carry firearms. (source)
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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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