“Unfortunately, false allegations and misleading reports are all too common in family court matters, but the truth has prevailed in Mr. Daniel's case. Mr. Daniel is a veteran, and a single father raising three sons—one of whom is courageously battling terminal cancer.”

Statement from the Campaign of Theodis Daniel, Republican for U.S. Congress (TX-18)

About Theodis Daniel

“I'm Theodis Daniel, a proud Texan and military veteran. I’ve been through more than my share: my mother was murdered, and my son, DJ, is fighting a rare form of cancer.”

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Theodis Daniel is a Texan. He is a single father raising three sons.

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2026 Texas General Election

Cut Waste – Fiscal Responsibility for Families

“That kind of mismanagement pulls resources away from the families who need them most. Too many Texans are living paycheck to paycheck, and they shouldn’t be forced to subsidize waste, favoritism, or incompetence. I’ll push for strict audits, transparent contracting, and an end to runaway overtime that drains public budgets.”

Plans to pursue strict audits, transparent contracting, and limits on overtime spending in public budgets.

- Plans to pursue strict audits, transparent contracting, and limits on overtime spending in public budgets.

Economy

Fight Crime – Tough Love and Targeted Action

“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. Statistics may look acceptable in a report, but one violent crime is one too many.

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. In Texas, criminals should fear the badge, respect the law, and know there are consequences.”

Fight Crime – Tough Love and Targeted Action

“We’re done with crime waves terrorizing Texas communities. Even when statewide numbers show improvement, that offers little comfort to parents who hear gunfire outside their homes or worry whether their kids will make it back safe. From small towns to border regions to our largest metros, too many neighborhoods are still living under the shadow of violence.

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. Statistics may look acceptable in a report, but one violent crime is one too many.”

Back the Blue – Respect and Resources

“We can’t keep expecting Texas law enforcement to do more with less. I’ll fight to raise starting pay, recruit officers from the communities they serve, and expand training in de-escalation and the languages spoken in Texas homes. We’ll also make sure officers have access to mental-health support, because they carry the weight of trauma most people never see.”

Back the Blue – Respect and Resources

“Backing the blue means giving officers the tools to protect our communities—and holding them accountable when that trust is broken. It’s about restoring respect for the badge, so kids across Texas know the officer on their street is someone they can trust.”

Plans to seek federal resources for community policing and efforts to combat drug and human-trafficking networks.

Calls for tougher sentencing for violent offenders, partnerships with faith leaders and nonprofit mentors, and investment in youth programs.

Plans to raise starting pay for police officers, recruit locally, and expand de-escalation and language training for officers.

Supports giving police resources while holding officers accountable when public trust is broken.

- Plans to seek federal resources for community policing and efforts to combat drug and human-trafficking networks.
- Calls for tougher sentencing for violent offenders, partnerships with faith leaders and nonprofit mentors, and investment in youth programs.
- Plans to raise starting pay for police officers, recruit locally, and expand de-escalation and language training for officers.
- Supports giving police resources while holding officers accountable when public trust is broken.

Public Safety

Cut Waste – Fiscal Responsibility for Families

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

The dollars we save should go where they belong: after-school programs, trade and vocational education, and accessible mental-health services. Every Texas taxpayer deserves to know their hard-earned money is being invested in safer streets and better schools—not lining the pockets of a select few.”

Plans to direct savings from reduced public spending to accessible mental-health services.

- Plans to direct savings from reduced public spending to accessible mental-health services.

Healthcare

Fix Schools – Opportunity Through Education and Parental Choice

“We’ll invest in strong bilingual education to serve the millions of Texas homes where English isn’t the first language, and we’ll hold failing schools accountable. Teachers deserve fair pay and meaningful training. Parents deserve transparency. And Texas students deserve a real fighting chance to succeed.”

Fix Schools – Opportunity Through Education and Parental Choice

“Education is the ladder out of poverty. Across Texas, too many students come from economically disadvantaged households and face a real risk of falling through the cracks. That reality demands bold reform, not excuses. 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.”

Plans to invest in bilingual education and hold failing schools accountable.

Supports allowing parents to choose their children's schools and high-quality charter programs.

Supports fair teacher pay, meaningful training, and transparency for parents.

- Plans to invest in bilingual education and hold failing schools accountable.
- Supports allowing parents to choose their children's schools and high-quality charter programs.
- Supports fair teacher pay, meaningful training, and transparency for parents.

Education

As of July 22, 2026, Theodis Daniel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

The U.S. Term Limits amendment pledge is provided to every announced candidate for federal office. It reads, “I pledge that as a member of Congress, I will cosponsor and vote for the U.S. Term Limits amendment of three (3) House terms and two (2) Senate terms and no longer limit.” The organization identifies Daniel as having signed this pledge while a 2026 U.S. Representative candidate for Texas District 18; the release was posted September 5, 2025.

Theodis Daniel Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress

Pledged during a 2025 congressional campaign to support congressional term limits of three House terms and two Senate terms.

- Pledged during a 2025 congressional campaign to support congressional term limits of three House terms and two Senate terms.

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Theodis Daniel

- Calls for tougher sentencing for violent offenders, partnerships with faith leaders and nonprofit mentors, and investment in youth programs.
- Plans to raise starting pay for police officers, recruit locally, and expand de-escalation and language training for officers.
- Supports giving police resources while holding officers accountable when public trust is broken.

- Supports allowing parents to choose their children's schools and high-quality charter programs.
- Supports fair teacher pay, meaningful training, and transparency for parents.

Mr. Daniel is a veteran, and a single father raising three sons0;one of whom is courageously battling terminal cancer.

Theodis is a veteran and a single father raising three sons.

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