TxMJPolicy Voter Guide - 2020 Primary Edition - Republican Candidates

We surveyed Texas candidates running for
US Congress and our State Legislature.

Here's where they stand!
Texas Marijuana Policy

REPUBLICAN
Voter Guide
2020 Primary Election Edition The voter guide was compiled, published, and
funded by Texans for Responsible Marijuana
Policy, a broad coalition of organizations,
activists, and community leaders dedicated to
promoting honest, fact-based dialogue
regarding marijuana use and the negative
Early Voting effects of its criminalization.
Feb 18–28
Election Day Texas NORML originated the guide in 2012,
and we appreciate their continued help in
Mar 3 producing this year’s guide.
In Texas, citizen-initiated ballot propositions are not allowed, so elected officials at the state and federal level are
responsible for upholding or reforming marijuana laws. We surveyed candidates seeking the Democratic and Republican
nominations for the Texas House, Texas Senate, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate. These are the
candidates who want to represent you.
Answers provided have been unedited.

1. Identify your Texas House, Texas Senate, and U.S. House Districts:
http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx.
2. Use this guide to find out where the candidates stand on the following issues:
STATE
a. Allow patients with debilitating medical conditions (e.g. cancer, chronic pain, PTSD)
to access full-spectrum medical cannabis, with physicians making dosing decisions.
b. Make low-level possession of marijuana punishable by a fine, but no jail time, and an
opportunity to avoid a criminal record.
c. Allow adults 21+ to possess limited amounts of marijuana and establish a legal market.
d. States should be able to carry out their own marijuana policies without federal interference.
FEDERAL
e. Deschedule cannabis, removing it from the Controlled Substances Act and allowing domestic cannabis research.
f. Veterans Administration doctors should be allowed to recommend cannabis to treat service-related injuries.
g. State-licensed cannabis businesses should have legal access to the banking system to avoid doing business in cash.
h. States should be able to carry out their own marijuana policies without interference from the federal government.
3. Vote for candidates that support your views. Election Day is March 3, 2020!
WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED? Find tips for communicating with candidates and participating in political conventions at the end of this guide.
Thank you for your interest in reforming marijuana laws in Texas! Share this voter guide far and wide.
Election Day March 3, 2020

Table of Contents
SECTION I: State Candidates for Texas Legislature
Texas House of Representatives ......................................................... Pages 4-86
Texas Senate ....................................................................................... Pages 87-95
SECTION II: Federal Candidates for US Congress

U.S. House of Representatives .......................................................... Pages 96-171
U.S. Senate ........................................................................................ Pages 172-173
SECTION III: Getting More Involved ................................................... Pages 174-175

Texas House - Republican Party Primary
District 1 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

Compassionate Use Possession Adult Use on Marijuana Policy
Gary Vandeaver
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Comments This candidate did not respond to our survey.
Expand Compassionate Use Legalize Hemp Penalty Reduc on for Possession
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes No

Dan Flynn (Incumbent)
dan.fl[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) No Yes No

4

Dwayne "Doc" Collins
[email protected] ☑ ☑ ☒ ☒
Comments Marijuana is a gateway drug and should be restricted to medical use ONLY!
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) N/A N/A N/A

Bryan Slaton
[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

5

Cecil Bell Jr (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Keith Bell (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Yes No

6

Cole Hefner (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Ma Schaefer (Incumbent)
ma [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes

7

Jay Dean (Incumbent)
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Cody Harris (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

8

Chris Paddie (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Mark Williams
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9

Robert "Zack" Rader
[email protected] ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I would support the legaliza on of recrea on marijuana similar to the system that's in place in Colorado, where it
is regulated and taxed liked alcohol.
Vo ng Record

Jake Ellzey
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10

Ryan Pi s
info@pi sfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Travis Clardy (Incumbent)
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11

Kyle Kacal (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Ben Leman (Incumbent)
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12

John Raney (Incumbent)
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Steve Toth (Incumbent)
[email protected] ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments I carried legisla on last Session (Class B to Class C) but it never got a vote out of commi ee.
I love Joe Moody but a Republican y isn’t going to carry a Democrat’s Bill. They will carry a conserva ve
Republicans. I need your help next Session.
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes (Author)

13

Will Metcalf (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

John P. Cyrier (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Yes Yes

14

Ernest Bailes (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

James White (Incumbent)
Comments Thank you for including me
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Joint Author)

15

Terry M. Wilson
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Dade Phelan (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes (Joint Author)

16

Jacorion Randle
Comments No addi onal comments.
Vo ng Record

Mayes Middleton
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

17

Greg Bonnen (Incumbent)
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Cody Vasut
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18

Mitch Thames
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Rhonda Seth
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19

Ro'vin Garre
rovingarre [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Troy T. Brimage
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20

Leonard N. Chan
Comments As a 28-year-old, my genera on is leading the charge for sensible cannabis policy and legaliza on. I will relessly
fight for cannabis to be prescribed by MDs and equally importantly, expunge the records of thousands of pointless
arrests.
Vo ng Record

Jacey Je on
jacey@jaceyje on.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

21

Ma Morgan
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Manish Seth
h ps://seth4state.com/contact-2/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


22

Tom Virippan
h ps://www.facebook.com/Tom4HD27 ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Gary Gates
Vo ng Record

23

Schell Hammel
h ps://www.voteschell.com/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Ed Thompson (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

24

Geanie W. Morrison
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Vanessa Hicks-callaway
Comments Marijuana, even if used for medicinal purposes, must eventually determine the amount that meets or exceeds
the user level of impairment. My concern is law enforcement and judges cannot determine when a person is
impaired for driving.
Vo ng Record

25

Marian Knowlton
Vo ng Record

Todd Hunter (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes (Co-author)

26

Jus n Holland (Incumbent)
jus [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

James Hernandez
h ps://www.facebook.com/james.her
nandez.908
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

27

John (Doc) Robert Guerra
Vo ng Record

J.M. Lozano (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record


28

John Kuempel (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Aus n Talley
aus n@aus ntalley.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments Fully support medical usage & believe we can use Iowa as a bench mark with non-combus bles. We need to
pressure our federal representa on to pass marijuana regulatory reform, so states can operate without fear, in
markets, commerce or FDIC banking.
Vo ng Record

29

Carrie Isaac
Comments The taxing and regula ng of another product will only lead to bigger government. I believe our state government
has enough of our money and needs to stay out of our lives as much as possible.
Vo ng Record

Kent "Bud" Wymore
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30

Aaron Reitz
Comments I suppor ve expanded availability of medical marijuana and decriminaliza on of possession of small amounts,
but oppose expanding availability of marijuana for recrea onal use like alcohol.
Vo ng Record

Don Zimmerman
Comments I will re-introduce David Simpson’s Bill to decriminalize the marijuana plant
Vo ng Record

31

Jennifer Fleck
fl[email protected] ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Vo ng Record

Jenny Roan Forgey
Vo ng Record

32

Jus n Berry
jus [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Bill Strieber
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33

Jenai Aragona-Hales
Comments I’m a recent cancer survivor and definitely on board for medicinal purposes. I need for data to determine if I
support complete legaliza on including recrea onal use, but I’m open to hearing more .
Vo ng Record

Charles Allan Meyer
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34

Larry Delarose
Comments The use of marijuana should be controlled but clearly areas where use is for
medicinal purposes or for recrea onal use in small amounts should be allowed under guidelines set by state law.
Vo ng Record

Robert Reynolds
No contact info available. ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

35

Lucio Valdez
Vo ng Record

Andrew S. Murr
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

36

Brad Buckley (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Hugh D. Shine (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

37

Charles "Doc" Anderson
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Trent Ashby (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

38

Dewayne Burns
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

J.d. Sheffield (Incumbent)
j.d.sheffi[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Joint Author) Yes Yes

39

Cody Johnson
Vo ng Record

Shelby Slawson
Vo ng Record

40

Christopher M. Perricone
Comments There is a strong case to be made for states to regulate everything grown or created and u lized within their
borders. The commerce clause has been abused by infringing upon the states rights to regulate their own
economy. Vote Perricone TX HD60
Vo ng Record

Kellye Sorelle
Comments This would free up law enforcement & save money on incarcera on. Decriminaliza on also eliminates a revenue
stream for cartels & helps border security. Money raised could be applied to public educa on & reduce property
tax. This is already a part of my pla orm. I am pro decriminaliza on of marijuana. I believe this to be a liberty
issue.
Vo ng Record

41

Glenn Rogers
Vo ng Record

Phil King (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

42

Reggie Smith (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Tan Parker (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

43

Lynn Stucky (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Kronda Thimesch
Vo ng Record

44

Nancy Cline
Vo ng Record

Ma Shaheen (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

45

Jeff Leach (Incumbent)
jeff[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Drew Springer (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Co-author) Yes

46

James B. Frank (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Sco Sanford (Incumbent)
sco [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

47

Stan Lambert (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Co-author) Yes

Drew Darby (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

48

Lyne e Lucas
lyne [email protected] ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Vo ng Record

Kyle Biedermann
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Yes Yes (Co-author)

49

Luke Brown
No contact info available. ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Robert Garza
Vo ng Record


50

Ruben Falcon
Vo ng Record

Jeffrey Lane
elpasojeff@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

51

Brooks Landgraf
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Tom Craddick (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

52

Dus n Burrows (Incumbent)
dus [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) No Yes (Co-sponsor) No

John Frullo (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

53

Phil Stephenson
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Abolaji Tijani Ayobami
Comments Support For Medical Purposes only to control or improve the health of a pa ent with proper physician
prescrip on. I have an independent opinion on the Usage and administra on of Marijuana. However for
recrea onal purposes it must be fully debated
Vo ng Record

54

Robert Boe cher
robert.boe [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

John Smithee (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

55

Walter Price (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Ken King (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

56

Candy Noble (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Elva Camacho
Comments I see posi ve breakthroughs by medical/medicinal prac ces of cannabis.

Vo ng Record

57

Stephanie Klick (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Author) Yes Present, Not Vo ng

Taylor Gillig
Vo ng Record

58

Jeff Cason
votejeff[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Jim Griffin
jim.griffi[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

59

Ma Krause (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

Tony Tinderholt
(Incumbent)
tony. [email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

60

David Cook
david.cook@mansfieldtexas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Craig Goldman (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

61

Giovanni Capriglione
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Charlie Geren (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

62
Linda Koop
Vo ng Record
Rick Walker
Vo ng Record

63
Jerry Fortenberry II
Vo ng Record
Sherry Lee Mecom
Vo ng Record

64
Gerson Hernandez
Vo ng Record
Jared Pa erson (Incumbent)
jared.pa [email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

65
James Trombley
Vo ng Record
Samuel Smith
Vo ng Record

66
Morgan Meyer (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
Dr. Eugene Allen
Comments I believe in choice
Vo ng Record

67
Angie Chen Bu on
(Incumbent)
angie.bu [email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Bill Metzger
Vo ng Record

68
Will Douglas
Vo ng Record
Luisa Del Rosal
Vo ng Record

69
Karyn Brownlee
Vo ng Record
Robert Litoff
Comments Whatever a person's party affilia on, he or she can vote in the Republican primary and get Republican candidate
who is more willing to reconsider marijuana laws.
Vo ng Record


70
Fernando Padron
Vo ng Record
Carlos Antonio Raymond
[email protected] ☑ ☒ ☑ ☑
Comments "...less than one ounce of marijuana can be arrested and given a criminal record, and they face up to six months
in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.00" I OPPOSED (THE DR. AND FAMILY SHOULD DECIDE)
Vo ng Record

71
Adam Salyer
h ps://adamsalyerforstaterep.com/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
George B. Garza
Vo ng Record

72
Ronald Payne
Comments I subscribe to the Libertarian Philosophy of Personal Sovereignty to consume intoxica ng substances and a
Conserva ve Ideology that provides 100% responsibility/liability for criminality commi ed while under voluntary
intoxica on.
Vo ng Record
Andrew Fernandez
Vicencio
h ps://www.facebook.com/Andrew-Vi
? ? ? ?
cencio-for-State-Rep-District-120-1026
93391234349

Vo ng Record

73
Steve Allison (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
Lyle Larson (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Joint Author) Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Co-author)

74
E. Sam Harless (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
Dan Huberty (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

75
Dwight Ford
dwight@dwigh ord.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Briscoe Cain (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

76
Robert C. Hoskins
Vo ng Record
Dennis Paul (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

77
Ryan Lee
h ps://ryanleefortexas.com/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Tom Oliverson (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Joint Author) Yes No


78
Angelica Garcia
Vo ng Record
Mike Schofield
mikeschofi[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


79
Jim Murphy (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record
Sarah Davis (Incumbent)
Vo ng Record

80
Jus n Ray
info@jus nrayfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Merrilee Rosene Beazley
h ps://merrileebeazley.org/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

81
Mike Guevara
Vo ng Record
Claver T. Kamau-imani
Vo ng Record

82
Josh Flynn
josh@joshflynn.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Lacey Hull
Vo ng Record

83
Jason Rowe
Vo ng Record
Tony Salas
h ps://www.facebook.com/TonySalasf
orTexas
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

84
Martha Elena Fierro
fi[email protected] ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Luis La Ro a
info@luislaro afortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I've long been a supporter for cannabis. I've tes fied as a member of the Republican Liberty Caucus, Republicans
Against Marijuana Prohibi on, Texas Cannabis Coali on and on behalf of the families who have been afflicted by
criminal jus ce.
Vo ng Record

85
Lily Truong
Vo ng Record
Valoree Swanson
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


86
Texas Senate - Republican Party Primary
District 1 Expand Reduce Penalties for Legalize Support State’ Rights
Bryan Hughes (Incumbent)
Expand Compassionate Use Legalize Hemp Penalty Reduction for Possession
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 2
Bob Hall (Incumbent)
Senator Hall is not up for election this year.
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes Yes (Joint Author) N/A
District 3
Robert Nichols (Incumbent)
Senator Nichols is not up for election this year.
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

87
Brandon Creighton
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 5
Charles Schwertner
Senator Schwertner is not up for election this year.
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Joint Author) N/A
District 7
Paul Bettencourt
Senator Bettencourt is not up for election this year.
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Joint Author) N/A

88
District 8
Angela Paxton (Incumbent)
Senator Paxton is not up for election this year.
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 9
Kelly Hancock (Incumbent)
Senator Hancock is not up for election this year.
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

Larry Taylor (Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes N/A

89
Jane Nelson (Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes N/A

Milinda Morris

William J. Booher
https://www.booher2020txsenate13.org/ ? ? ? ?

90
District 17
Joan Huffman (Incumbent)
Senator Huffman is not up for election this year.
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

Lois W. Kolkhorst
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

Pete Flores (Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Co-sponsor) N/A

91
Judy Cutright

Frank Pomeroy
Comments When one compares the effects of alcohol with marijuana I think it is pretty obvious which is the worse of the two
in our society. Therefore if we are going to have one legalized then the other should also be legalized and
regulated as well.
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

Brian Birdwell (Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

92
Dawn Buckingham
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 25
Donna Campbell
Senator Campbell is not up for election this year.
(Incumbent)
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes (Author) Yes N/A

Vanessa Tijerina
https://www.facebook.com/
vanessa.s.tijerina ? ? ? ?

93
Charles Perry (Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes Yes (Sponsor) N/A

Bethany Hatch
District 30
Pat Fallon (Incumbent)
Senator Fallon is not up for election this year.
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes Yes (Joint Author) N/A

94
District 31
Kel Seliger (Incumbent)
Senator Seliger is not up for election this year.
[email protected]
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

95
U.S. House - Republican Party Primary
District 1 Remove Cannabis Allow VA Doctors to Allow Safe Banking End Federal
from Controlled Recommend Cannabis for Cannabis Prohibition
Substances Act Businesses Interference
Louie Gohmert
(Incumbent)
Legalize Hemp Safe Banking Act Limit Federal Interference
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) No No No
Johnathan Kyle
Davidson
[email protected] ☒ ☒ ☑ ☒
Comments No additional comments.
Voting Record

96
Dan Crenshaw
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
Nicholas Taylor
(Incumbent)
Voting Record

97
John Ratcliffe
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) No No No
Lance Gooden
(Incumbent)
http://lancegooden.com/ ? ? ? ?

98
Voting Record Yes Yes No
(Incumbents Only)
Don Hill
https://donhillforcongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Ron Wright (Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

99
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Absent No
Jim Noteware
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments There are compelling arguments on all sides of prospective changes in marijuana laws. We need
credible research that documents states' experience where laws have changed. Research and
presentation of facts are essential for future policy decisions.
Voting Record

100
Laique Rehman
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Maria Espinoza
[email protected]
☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Comments I dont support Cannabis legalization; there are extensive negative externalities; legalization caused a
spike in homelessness in CO, for example. I have a different view of Hemp, but I do not support
legalization of a drug that causes a "high."
Voting Record

101
Cindy Siegel
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Kyle Preston
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

102
Wesley Hunt
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Kevin Brady (Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes No No

103
Melissa
Esparza-Mathis
[email protected] ☒ ☒ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Kirk Osborn
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

104
Johnny Teague
[email protected]
☒ ☒ ☒ ☑
Comments This may sound odd, but if it can be used as an oral or injectable medication versus smoking, and used
truly for medicinal purposes and not recreational, then I can see some benefit as I believe that the Lord
has created all things with a purpose
Voting Record
Al Austin
No contact info available.
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

105
Jon Menefee
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Julian A. Martinez
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

106
Voting Record
Michael Mccaul
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
Casey Gray
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑

107
Comments As a Veteran and former Federal Agent I 100% believe in descheduling Marijuana. The farm bill that
recently past is a good step forward legalizing hemp, however I believe the priority should be on
removing it from scheduling.
Voting Record
August Pfluger
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

108
Brandon Batch
Voting Record
Gene Barber
https://www.facebook.com/GeneBar
berForCongress ? ? ? ?
Voting Record

109
J.D. Faircloth Substances Act Businesses Interference
https://fairclothforcongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
J.Ross Lacy
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

110
Jamie Berryhill
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Ned Luscombe
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

111
Robert Tucker
http://roberttuckerforuscongress.co
m/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Wesley W. Virdell
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

112
Kay Granger (Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Chris Putnam
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

113
(Incumbents Only)
Jason Foglesong
[email protected]
☒ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I support this for medical purposes only. I think it should remain a controlled substance due to the
prevalence of abuse/dui/etc. I think it should be researched. Your questions don't provide enough
opportunity to express a position.
Voting Record
Monique Worthy
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑

114
Voting Record
Richard Herman
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I believe it should be put on the ballot at State levels to allow the people to decide.
Voting Record
Asusena Reséndiz
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

115
Voting Record
Catherine "I Swear"
Carr
https://www.catherineiswearcarrforc
ongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

116
Chris Ekstrom
Voting Record
Diane Knowlton
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

117
Elaine Hays Substances Act Businesses Interference
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jamie Culley
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

118
Josh Winegarner
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Lee Harvey
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

119
Mark Neese
campaign@markneeseforcongress.
com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Matt Mcarthur
https://www.mattmcarthurforcongre
ss.com/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

120
(Incumbents Only)
Ronny Jackson
[email protected]
om ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Vance Snider II
[email protected]
m ? ? ? ?

121
Voting Record
Randy Weber
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
Joshua Foxworth
[email protected]
☒ ☑ ☑ ☑

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Comments I support the use of medical marijuana in medical situations - especially for veterans. I do not support
recreational use. I would not want my kids to be marijuana users - I want them climbing mountains,
curing diseases, and conquering the stars.
Voting Record
Monica De La
Cruz-Hernandez
Voting Record
Ryan Krause

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[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Tim Westley
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Anthony Aguero
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Blanca Ortiz Trout
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Irene
Armendariz-jackson
Voting Record
Jaime Arriola Jr
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Patrick Cigarruista
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Sam Williams
https://samforep.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Ahmad Adnan
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I WANT TO LEGALIZE, REGULATE, AND TAX CANNABIS. Just like what we do for cigarettes, that’s
what I wanna do for cannabis. I want to use the proceeds to MAKE THE STARTING PAY FOR
TEACHERS $80,000 a year. For details, please visit ahmadforoffice.com.
Voting Record
David Saucedo
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Decriminalizing Marijana is a significant issue for me personally.

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Voting Record
Kristen Alamo Rowin
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Laurie Godfrey
Mcreynolds
Comments More Medical Research is important to help know the correct strands of cannabis that can or should be

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used for medical treatment.
Voting Record
Trent Sutton
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments While I am not personally a proponent of recreational Marijuana use, I do agree that regulation be left
up to the states. I do strongly support reclassification from the Schedule 1 Controlled Substances list to
allow for medical research.
Voting Record
Elianor Vessali

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[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
George W. Hindman
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Jeff Oppenheim
https://jeffoppenheim.com/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Pete Sessions
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Renée Swann
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Scott Bland
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Todd Kent
https://www.toddkent.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Nathan J. Milliron
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments I believe that there needs to be a federal decision made on the legalization of marijuana so that there is
consistent policy across the United States.
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

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(Incumbents Only)
Nellie Heiksell
[email protected]
☒ ☒ ☒ ☑
Comments We have become to dependent on outside substances, to treat the symptom rather than the root cause.
I believe we should return the time-tested methods of prayer, counsel and meditations. Covering up
symptoms will never cure the ills of humanity.
Voting Record
Robert M. Cadena
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I am a constitutionalist that believes we all have the same freedom to choose what is right as an
individual for our lives, but our choices should not interfere with some else's rights. Remember, we all

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have the same constitutional rights.
Voting Record
T.C. Manning
[email protected]
☒ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments I support moving cannabis from schedule 1 to schedule 2 or 3. More testing, research, and studies are
needed before legalizing. We do not want untended consequences from taking place such as the
Vitamin E acetate situation in THC vape products.
Voting Record
Ava Reynero Pate
[email protected]

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? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Wendell Champion
[email protected]
om ? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Jodey C. Arrington Substances Act Businesses Interference
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
Vance W. Boyd
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Anita Kegley
anitakegleyforcongress@kegley-inc
.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I agree with:
"Current marijuana policies are not based on science or sound evidence, but
rather misinformation and fear." -- Former Texas State Representative David
Simpson (R - Longview)

Voting Record
Dominick Dina
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record

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Gary Allen
https://garyallan.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Mauro Garza
maurogarza@maurogarzaforcongre
ss.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Tammy K. Orta
https://tammyortaforcongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Chip Roy (Incumbent)
https://chiproy.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes No Yes

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Aaron Hermes
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Well that was easy! Best, A
Voting Record
Joe Walz
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

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(Incumbents Only)
Matt Hinton
matthinton@matthintonforcongress.
com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments The war on drugs is unconstitutional. Back when our politicians had respect for the 10th amendment,
they had to pass a constitutional amendment to make alcohol illegal (federally). Where is the
amendment that was passed for the war on drugs?
Voting Record
Shandon Phan
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑

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Voting Record
Bangar Reddy
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Dan Mathews
https://www.danmathews2020.com/
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Diana Miller
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Douglas Haggard

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committee@douglashaggardforcon
gress.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Greg Hill
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Jon Camarillo Substances Act Businesses Interference
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Kathaleen Wall
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Pierce Bush
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Troy Nehls
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Alma Arredondo-lynch
[email protected]
☒ ☑ ☒ ☒
Comments As long as it is illegal to use marijuana, at the Federal level, I support the law. If the Fed. law changes,
my stance will obviously change.
Voting Record
Ben Van Winkle
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Marijuana has been shown to be beneficial in medical situations. I don't smoke it, but support others'
right to choose to on their own private property. If anyone wants to sell it, it should be regulated to
guarantee purity and safety.

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Voting Record N/A N/A N/A
(Incumbents Only)
Darwin Boedeker
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments We have bigger fish to fry! Legalize marijuana & let’s move on..........
Voting Record
Alia Ureste
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Cecil B. "Burt" Jones
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jeff Mcfarlin
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Raul Reyes
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Sharon Breckenridge

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Thomas
Voting Record
Tony Gonzales
[email protected]
m ? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Jeron Liverman Substances Act Businesses Interference
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments Controlled Substance Act, pro reclassify medicinal-M & recreational-R marijuana Sch "I" to "II, III, IV, V,
or unscheduled status." Plus, M & R status don't have to be equal.
COTUS Art. I Sect. 8, constitution allows federal interference of states.
Voting Record
Beth Van Duyne
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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David Fegan
[email protected]
m ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Desi Maes
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Sunny Chaparala
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Roger Williams
(Incumbent)
Voting Record

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Keith Neuendorff
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Michael C. Burgess
(Incumbent)
Voting Record
Yes No No

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(Incumbents Only)
Jack Wyman
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jason Mrochek
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Michael Armstrong
michaelarmstrongforcongress@gm
ail.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Michael Cloud
(Incumbent)

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Voting Record
Sandra Whitten
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Jaimy Z. Blanco
[email protected]

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☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Robert Schafranek
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Tre Pennie
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
John Carter (Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Christopher Wall
[email protected]
☒ ☑ ☒ ☒
Voting Record
Mike Williams
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record

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Abhiram Garapati
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jeff Tokar
[email protected]
☒ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I totally support the use and research of medical cannabis.

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Voting Record N/A N/A N/A
(Incumbents Only)
Jon Hollis
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Floyd Mclendon
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Genevieve Collins
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Mark Sackett

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https://www.sackettforcongress.com
/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Fabian Vasquez
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Rod Lingsch
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Drug use is widely accepted even though it causes significant harm to our society. Costs us $600 billion
annually, 50% for law enforcement, 50% medical, crime, and other losses to our economy. States need
to reconsider and find responsible solutions.
Voting Record
Rey Gonzalez
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
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"Guillermo" William
Hayward
[email protected] ☒ ☑ ☒ ☒
Comments Their is a double standard because Cannabis is a gateway drug leading to audition, You can not ban
cigarettes then say smoking Cannabis is ok. Only used as medical treatment Or Stop banning
Cigarettes both are bad for health and addictive.
Voting Record
Jenny Garcia Sharon
https://jennygarciasharon.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Nick Moutos
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Brian Babin (Incumbent)
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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RJ Boatman
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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U.S. Senate - Republican Party Primary
Remove Cannabis from Allow VA Doctors to Allow Safe Banking for End Federal Prohibi on
John Cornyn (Incumbent) Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

Vo ng Record
Yes No Vote Yet Yes
Ted Cruz (Incumbent) Senator Cruz is not up for elec on this year.
h ps://www.cruz.senate.gov/

Vo ng Record
Yes No Vote Yet Yes
Dwayne Stovall Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
dwayne@pu ngtexasfirst.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments The Cons tu on of the United States offers the federal government no authority whatsoever to criminalize the
use of cannabis in any form.

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U.S. Senate - Republican Party Primary
John Anthony Castro Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
[email protected]
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Marijuana was improperly listed as a Schedule 1 drug by a scien fically illiterate Congress. If any natural growing
plant should be criminalized, it should be the one that kills nearly a half million people annually.
Mark Yancey Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
[email protected]
? ? ? ?
Virgil Bierschwale Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
[email protected]
? ? ? ?

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Get More Involved!
Now that you have identified your district numbers and the candidates seeking to represent you, consider reaching out to share your support for
cannabis law reform. Review the resource packet we distributed at our recent advocacy workshops, and use these tips on how to approach the
candidates during the upcoming election:
✅Candidates who SUPPORT reform - Express gratitude and let them know you agree!
● Visit candidates’ campaign websites to learn about their platform. Send an email to share your appreciation of their support for reform.
● Sign up for their newsletters and follow them on social media. Engage with them thoughtfully online and don’t hesitate to share links to
resources.
● Ask about and attend local events. Introduce yourself and thank them in person for their support. If they take questions from the audience
at local townhalls/debates/forums, take advantage of the opportunity to ask them to discuss their positions on medical cannabis and
decriminalization so others can also hear from them on the important issues. Take pictures and tag the candidate in social media posts!
● Volunteer for their campaign; it’s a great opportunity to build a relationship with the candidate and their team. Sometimes, campaign staff
become legislative staff when the candidate wins an election. If you have a good relationship, you can be a resource for them on this issue.
Candidates who OPPOSE reform - Always remain respectful, even if they don’t yet share your views on marijuana policy.
● Send an email to introduce yourself and thank them for being willing to serve your district in the Texas Legislature. Politely let them know
you support reform and hope they’ll reconsider their position. If you have a personal story or professional experience, be sure to include it
as concisely as possible. When possible, share links to resources, including studies, reports, and news articles from reputable sources.
- Remember, you will have other opportunities to continue the conversation, so try not to overwhelm them in your first email.
？Candidates who DIDN’T RESPOND to our survey - Ask them about where they stand on this important issue!
● Send an email and/or contact them on social media to ask what they think about various aspects of reform. You can send them our survey
questions, which are listed on page two of this voter guide).
○ Be sure to ask them state/federal questions based on the office they are running for. (State: Tx House/Senate; Federal: U.S.
House/U.S. Senate)
Make sure to VOTE on March 3! You can learn more about polling locations, what to bring with you, and more at https://www.votetexas.gov/.
Would you like to become more politically involved? Become a DELEGATE to your political party’s convention!
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Get More Involved!
Participate in the political convention process - Become a delegate!
All parties elect their officers and define their platforms through a grassroots convention process. At their conventions, Libertarians also nominate
their candidates, but Democrats and Republicans nominate candidates in the Primary Election (March 3). The eventual nominees from each party
will then face-off in the General Election, in November.
To participate as a delegate to the convention (first-timers welcome!), contact the political party that most accurately represents your values:
Republican Party of Texas Texas Democratic Party Libertarian Party of Texas
https://www.texasgop.org/ https://www.texasdemocrats.org/ http://www.lptexas.org/

(Note: You can only affiliate with one party.)
Process: Precinct Convention → County/Senate District Convention → State Convention
You’ll have to ask your county party about exactly when/where/how to participate in your precinct convention. Here’s a link to the Republican
Party’s convention instructions, including a training video. While this information is published by RPT, the information is relevant for participation
with any party.
As a delegate, you’ll be a voting member of the convention. You’ll help decide on party leadership, governing rules, and the platform.
Consider introducing a resolution regarding cannabis law reform at your precinct convention. If approved by your fellow delegates, these
resolutions will help make up the party platform, which indicates the party’s position on various issues. Contact us for sample/draft resolutions.
If you plan to introduce a resolution, be prepared to read it at the convention and shepherd it through the process, including the County/Senate
District Conventions and State Conventions. Connect with the other supportive delegates and exchange contact information. This will be your team
as you make your way through the process.
Feel free to contact us if you’d like further guidance about becoming a delegate: [email protected].
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