DANIEL, THEODIS

Running for US House

R

Policy Positions

Positions as of July 1, 2026, extracted from source websites.

Criminal Justice(3)

Supports tougher sentencing for violent offenders as a means to combat crime.

"Texas needs tougher sentencing for violent offenders, real partnerships with faith leaders and nonprofit mentors, and serious investment in youth programs that offer a way out before a life is lost."

Supports increasing police resources, pay, and training while also calling for accountability when officer trust is broken.

"Backing the blue means giving officers the tools to protect our communities—and holding them accountable when that trust is broken."

Opposes drug trafficking networks and supports federal resources to dismantle them.

"I'll fight for federal resources to expand community policing across Texas and to dismantle the drug and human-trafficking networks that poison our towns and exploit our people."

Economy(1)

Opposes government waste and runaway spending, calling for strict audits and transparent contracting.

"I'll push for strict audits, transparent contracting, and an end to runaway overtime that drains public budgets."

Education(3)

Supports school choice and high-quality charter programs to give parents power to choose education regardless of ZIP code.

"I support school choice and high-quality charter programs that give parents the power to choose the best education for their children—regardless of ZIP code."

Supports fair pay and meaningful training for teachers.

"Teachers deserve fair pay and meaningful training."

Supports holding failing schools accountable and expanding proven reforms that improve student performance.

"Texas should expand what works and stop funding what doesn't."

Healthcare(1)

Supports accessible mental health services funded by savings from cutting government waste, and mental health support for law enforcement officers.

"The dollars we save should go where they belong: after-school programs, trade and vocational education, and accessible mental-health services."