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U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate, Texas
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-bd04c0cd
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Warren Kenneth "Ken" Paxton Jr.
Republican
Sourced positions on 3 of 12
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Theodore E. "Ted" Brown Jr.LibertarianNot researched: below our published threshold
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Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.
Background
These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.
reverse the Trump Administration's dangerous cuts to the ACA enhanced tax credits, Medicare, and Medicaid that will kick 15 million Americans off their insurance and raise premiums for millions more
Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
That's the most expensive contract for border wall construction in Texas history, and it's going to the least-trafficked section of the entire southern border and through one of the most sacred parts of Texas
Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
Background
Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.
Establish universal background checks for gun sales, prioritize the prosecution of firearms traffickers who are illegally flooding our communities with guns that get into the hands of criminals
Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.
Background
Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.
The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Background
This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.
Background
Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.
Repeal unnecessary tariffs and support responsible trade: Roll back the Trump Administration's tariff policies that are raising costs for American consumers and hurting Texas business owners, reject actions that risk escalating trade wars...
Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.
Background
Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.
Ensure Ukraine remains free and independent: Support measures that enable America, Ukraine, and our European partners to negotiate from a position of strength to ensure Ukraine's long-term security, protect the stability of Europe, and hold Russia accountable...
Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026