Military & Veterans

Covers: Defense spending, military readiness, military families, VA health care, veterans benefits and transition assistance.

Includes: VA benefits

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 TalaricoDOpposes privatizing the VA and supports funding it. (source)

Ted BrownLResearch in progress

Governor

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Greg AbbottRCampaign cites a five-year franchise tax exemption for new veteran-owned businesses and $46 million in grants to veterans groups. (source)

Gina HinojosaDResearch in progress

Pat DixonLResearch in progress

Lieutenant Governor

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Dan PatrickRResearch in progress

Vikki GoodwinDResearch in progress

Anthony CristoLResearch in progress

Kevin McCormickGResearch in progress

Land Commissioner

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Dawn BuckinghamRCampaign cites over $1.5 billion delivered through the Veterans Land Board for veteran home and property purchases. (source)

Benjamin FloresDProposes expanding Veterans Land Board home-loan and support programs and seeking a VA hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. (source)

Neill SniderLResearch in progress

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