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Daniel W. Betts has a wife and three children. He received a bachelor's degree in organic chemistry from the University of Chicago and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Daniel W. Betts's campaign for Texas US representative, District 21, is his first time running for public office.

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Daniel's campaign for Texas US representative, District 21, is his first time running for public office.

As of January 22, 2026, Daniel W. Betts’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Backs "locally driven school security that actually prevents violence."

- Backs "locally driven school security that actually prevents violence."

Public Safety

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Believes in "natural gas today and a new wave of advanced nuclear tomorrow."

Aims to "bring federal resources for gauges, warnings, safer crossings, and insurance reforms that protect homeowners."

- Believes in "natural gas today and a new wave of advanced nuclear tomorrow."
- Aims to "bring federal resources for gauges, warnings, safer crossings, and insurance reforms that protect homeowners."

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Wants to "secure the border & stop fentanyl."

- Wants to "secure the border & stop fentanyl."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Heather is from Llano County, Texas. She attended Angelo State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Angelo State University. She has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She lives with her children in Kendall County.

Tessmer enters crowded GOP primary for Texas' 21st Congressional ...

Tessmer enters crowded Dist. 21 race

Heather Tessmer has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Angelo State University and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She is also a mother.

Heather is a business owner. She runs a business, where she has been for her career, focusing on solving problems and standing up for families.

Heather is the owner of Tessmer Law Firm.

Heather Tessmer’s campaign for the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 21st Congressional District is her first time running for public office.

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Supports providing affordable childcare and fair wages for working parents.

Supports "affordable childcare and fair wages"

Supports programs aimed at reducing poverty in Texas families.

Supports programs aimed at "reducing poverty" in Texas families.

Supports strengthening the economy through job creation and business attraction.

Wants to" strengthen" the economy through job creation and business attraction.

- Supports "affordable childcare and fair wages"
- Supports programs aimed at "reducing poverty" in Texas families.
- Wants to" strengthen" the economy through job creation and business attraction.

Supports reducing crime by supporting law enforcement and addressing repeat offenders.

Supports reducing crime by "supporting law enforcement and cracking down on repeat offenders."

Supports firearm education and safety initiatives rooted in personal responsibility, not government control.

- Supports reducing crime by "supporting law enforcement and cracking down on repeat offenders."
- Opposes gun control.
- Supports firearm education and safety initiatives rooted in personal responsibility, not government control.

Supports expanding access to quality education and parental choice in schooling.

- Supports expanding access to quality education and parental choice in schooling.

Supports ensuring FEMA and emergency response programs deliver fast, effective relief for Texas families facing floods, wildfires, or storms.

Supports ensuring FEMA and emergency response programs "deliver fast, effective relief for Texas families facing floods, wildfires, or storms."

- Supports ensuring FEMA and emergency response programs "deliver fast, effective relief for Texas families facing floods, wildfires, or storms."

As of January 22, 2026, Heather Tessmer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports "strong" border enforcement and legal immigration pathways for those seeking to contribute to the U.S. economy.

Supports using technology, manpower, and infrastructure to secure the U.S. border.

Supports using technology, manpower, and infrastructure to for "securing" the U.S. border.

- Supports "strong" border enforcement and legal immigration pathways for those seeking to contribute to the U.S. economy.
- Supports using technology, manpower, and infrastructure to for "securing" the U.S. border.

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DuBose part of crowded House Dist. 21 field

Jacques DuBose - Texas State Directory Online

Jacques DuBose is originally from Texas. He earned an associate's degree in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Thomas Nelson Community College, an associate's in liberal arts and sciences from Saint Leo University, a bachelor's in criminal justice/law enforcement administration from Columbia College, and a master's in public administration from Touro University California. DuBose lives in Boerne, Texas.

Jacques DuBose | 2026 candidate for Texas' 21st Congressional ...

Jacques currently works as the chief executive officer of Nexus Expos and as president and chief executive officer of Mixx Consulting. He previously worked as a regional director for grassroots advocacy at the Wounded Warrior Project and as executive director of the American Red Cross of the Texas Hill Country. DuBose also served in the U.S. Navy and has worked as a business consultant and nonprofit executive.

Jacques DuBose's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas' 21st Congressional District is his first entry into politics.

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Jacques campaign for U.S. House Texas District 21 is his first run for public office.

Supports cutting government waste and prioritizing American workers, farmers, and small businesses.

- Supports cutting government waste and prioritizing American workers, farmers, and small businesses.

Supports stronger sentencing for violent and repeat offenders and increased funding for law enforcement.

- Supports stronger sentencing for violent and repeat offenders and increased funding for law enforcement.
- Supports expanded border security.

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Supports better access to mental health treatment and healthcare for veterans.

- Supports better access to mental health treatment and healthcare for veterans.

Supports returning education decisions to local communities and expanding school choice

Supports reinvesting in vocational education and the trades

- Supports returning education decisions to local communities and expanding school choice
- Supports reinvesting in vocational education and the trades

Supports restoring American energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign nations

- Supports restoring American energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign nations

As of January 22, 2026, Jacques Dubose’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports an “America First” foreign policy that prioritizes national security and military readiness while maintaining strong alliances and standing against adversaries

Supports increased border enforcement and compensation for Texas property owners impacted by border activity

- Supports an “America First” foreign policy that prioritizes national security and military readiness while maintaining strong alliances and standing against adversaries
- Supports increased border enforcement and compensation for Texas property owners impacted by border activity

Jacques Dubose

Jacques DuBose is originally from Texas. He earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences in opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician from Thomas Nelson Community College, an Associate of Arts in liberal arts and sciences from Saint Leo University, a Bachelor of Applied Science in criminal justice/law enforcement administration from Columbia College, and a Master of Business Administration in public administration from Touro University California. DuBose lives in Boerne, Texas.

- Supports cutting government waste and prioritizing American workers, farmers, and small businesses

- Supports stronger sentencing for violent and repeat offenders and increased funding for law enforcement as well as expanded border security as a matter of national and community safety.

James is from Odessa, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Lucy, and their six children in Driftwood, Texas.

James E. Trainor III - Wikipedia

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Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces ...

James “Trey” Trainor III is originally from Odessa, Texas. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. Trey lives in Driftwood with his wife, Lucy, and their six children.

James E. "Trey" Trainor III

Republican lawyer, government official Trey Trainor on ballot for Congressional District 21

Trey currently works as a partner at Dhillon Law Group Inc. He previously worked as a commissioner, vice chairman, acting chairman, and chairman of the Federal Election Commission; managing partner at Trainor Law Firm, PC; partner at Akerman LLP; special assistant to the secretary at the Department of Defense Office of General Counsel; general counsel to the Texas Secretary of State; general counsel to the Republican Party of Texas; general counsel and chief clerk for the Texas House Committee on Regulated Industries; chief of staff to State Representative Phil King; and partner at Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.

James "Trey" Trainor, III was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the Federal Election Commission and served as its chairman.

James campaign for U.S. Representative in Texas’ 21st Congressional District is his first run for elected public office.

Supports reducing taxes, spending, and government regulation to increase disposable income and lower costs for Central Texas families.

Supports cutting federal spending and reducing the size of government to address economic conditions

Supports repealing the "Biden natural-gas tax" and opening federal lands for drilling and mining.

Supports repealing taxes on natural gas and opening federal lands for drilling and mining.

Supports eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits.

- Supports cutting federal spending and reducing the size of government to address economic conditions
- Supports repealing taxes on natural gas and opening federal lands for drilling and mining.
- Supports eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits.

Frames border security as a public safety priority

Supports protecting donor and political speech rights as part of civil liberties

- Frames border security as a public safety priority
- Supports protecting donor and political speech rights as part of civil liberties

Supports defunding Planned Parenthood and all abortion providers.

Supports the "Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortion Act" and the repeal of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act when it is used to target anti-abortion advocates.

Supports the "Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortion Act" and the repeal of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

- Supports defunding Planned Parenthood and all abortion providers.
- Supports the "Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortion Act" and the repeal of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

As of January 22, 2026, James "Trey" Trainor, III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports restricting federal funding for new battery energy storage systems near major aquifers or in rural areas.

- Supports restricting federal funding for new battery energy storage systems near major aquifers or in rural areas.

Supports abolishing drop boxes and ballot harvesting.

Supports abolishing ballot drop boxes and third parties collecting and submitting absentee or postal ballots.

Supports cleaning up voter rolls to remove "phantom registrations."

Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.

- Opposes mail-in voting.
- Supports abolishing ballot drop boxes and third parties collecting and submitting absentee or postal ballots.
- Supports cleaning up voter rolls to remove "phantom registrations."
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Supports defunding "sanctuary cities," mandating E-Verify, and imposing consequences on countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens.

Supports an ‘America First’ foreign policy aligned with Donald Trump

Supports reducing U.S. government scope and influence abroad

Supports decreasing federal authority in immigration governance

- Supports an ‘America First’ foreign policy aligned with Donald Trump
- Supports reducing U.S. government scope and influence abroad
- Supports securing the southern border
- Supports decreasing federal authority in immigration governance

James "Trey" Trainor, III

James previously served as a Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission, an office that is typically filled through presidential appointment and Senate confirmation. He served one term from 2020 to 2025 and was elected by his fellow commissioners to serve as Chair of the Commission in 2020. Trainor’s campaign for U.S. Representative in Texas’ 21st Congressional District is his first run for elected public office.

Supports policies to bring back manufacturing jobs, expand small-business deductions, and protect family farms from taxes.

Supports gun rights and wants to "permanently repeal" the Biden administration's pistol-brace rule and "ATF overreach."

Opposes "red-flag" laws, which allow police to seize guns from individuals deemed a threat, and supports defunding federal agencies that attempt to register or confiscate legally owned firearms.

Supports mandating voter identification nationwide.

My background and life history has prepared me to serve the hardworking people of Texas District 21 with the same dedication and resolve that have defined every chapter of my life. My guiding principles are to be a good husband and father, provide and protect my family, and serve others as you have been served.

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Jason Cahill is originally from Texas. He attended Texas Tech University. Jason lives with his wife, Alithia, and their four children in Boerne.

Jason currently works as the chief executive officer of an oil and gas exploration and production company. He served as an intelligence specialist 2nd class in the U.S. Navy from 1999 to 2003, where he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Jason's campaign for Texas U.S. Representative, District 21, is his first time running for public office.

Supports cutting spending and reducing the national debt.

Supports cutting spending and reallocating funds toward long-term water infrastructure for Texas.

Supports an "America First agenda" to protect "financial security and national sovereignty."

- Supports cutting spending and reducing the national debt.
- Supports cutting spending and reallocating funds toward long-term water infrastructure for Texas.
- Supports an "America First agenda" to protect "financial security and national sovereignty."

Supports funding for the border wall and defunding "sanctuary cities."

- Supports funding for the border wall and defunding "sanctuary cities."
- Opposes gun control.

As of January 22, 2026, Jason Cahill’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports combating "the rise of radical Islam in America."

- Supports combating "the rise of radical Islam in America."

Jason Cahill

Jason currently works as the chief executive officer of an oil and gas exploration and production company, a role he has held for 16 years. He served as an intelligence specialist 2nd class in the U.S. Navy from 1999 to 2003, where he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Kyle Sinclair is from Texas. He is a father of eight and an Army veteran.

Kyle Sinclair: Candidate for the U.S. House of representatives

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Kyle Sinclair is from Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in health administration services from Weber State University and a master's degree in health administration from Ohio University. Kyle lives with his wife, Gretchen, and eight kids in San Antonio.

Kyle is a healthcare executive. He previously served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2006 to 2008. His career experience includes working as the CEO of Warm Springs and Kindred Healthcare, a regional sales manager with Guardian Healthcare, and a regional account executive with Baptist Health System. 

Kyle previously worked as the chief executive officer for PAM Health and Kindred Healthcare. He also worked as the area director of operations and executive director for Kindred Healthcare, regional sales manager for Guardian Healthcare, regional account executive for Baptist Health System, chief operating officer for Caring Senior Service, executive director for AccentCare, and chief executive officer for Orion Home Health. He served as a medical service corps officer for the Army National Guard for two years.

Kyle previously ran for U.S. Congress in Texas District 20 in 2022 but did not win.

Kyle previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Texas District 20 in 2022 and Texas District 28 in 2024, but did not win.

Supports DOGE reforms to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, promote job growth, and provide relief to families affected by inflation.

Supports "DOGE reforms" to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, promote job growth, and provide relief from inflation.

Supports liberating Texas's oil, gas, and nuclear resources to lower energy bills and promote economic prosperity in local communities.

Supports energy independence through sustainable oil and natural gas, opposing reliance on foreign energy.

Supported energy independence through oil and natural gas,  along with renewal energy "when it become sustainable", while opposing reliance on "Foreign Energy".

Supports keeping taxes low to help small businesses grow, reforming the tax system for fairness and simplicity, and bringing jobs back to America.

Supported keeping taxes low to help small businesses grow, reforming the tax system, and bringing jobs back to America.

- Supports "DOGE reforms" to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, promote job growth, and provide relief from inflation.
- Supports liberating Texas's oil, gas, and nuclear resources to lower energy bills and promote economic prosperity in local communities.
- Supported energy independence through oil and natural gas,  along with renewal energy "when it become sustainable", while opposing reliance on "Foreign Energy".
- Supported keeping taxes low to help small businesses grow, reforming the tax system, and bringing jobs back to America.

For Candidate Kyle Sinclair on Issue public-safety:  
Said, "I will fight to protect this freedom."

Supported the 2nd Amendment, saying he "will fight to protect this freedom."

- Supported the 2nd Amendment, saying he "will fight to protect this freedom."

For Candidate Kyle Sinclair on Issue healthcare: Aims to reduce healthcare costs, broaden access to quality care, and empower Texas doctors, families, and patients by reducing federal bureaucratic control.

Plans to reduce healthcare costs, broaden access to quality care, and empower doctors, families, and patients by reducing federal bureaucratic control.

Opposes abortion access and emphasizes safeguarding religious freedoms and moral values.

- Plans to reduce healthcare costs, broaden access to quality care, and empower doctors, families, and patients by reducing federal bureaucratic control.
- Opposes abortion access and emphasizes safeguarding religious freedoms and moral values.

Supports focusing on education and enhancing STEM programs to develop the next generation of leaders.

Supported enhancing STEM programs to develop "the next generation of leaders", while opposing education on race and racism and teacher unions.

- Supported enhancing STEM programs to develop "the next generation of leaders", while opposing education on race and racism and teacher unions.

As of January 22, 2026, Kyle Sinclair’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports term limits, demands transparency in congressional spending, and aims to ensure elected officials serve the people rather than their own interests.

Supports term limits and demands transparency in congressional spending.

Supports strict citizen-only voting, fortifying ballot processes with safeguards, and rooting out fraud to protect voter trust.

Supports citizen-only voting, fortifying ballot processes with safeguards, and rooting out fraud to protect voter trust.

- Supports term limits and demands transparency in congressional spending.
- Supports citizen-only voting, fortifying ballot processes with safeguards, and rooting out fraud to protect voter trust.

For Candidate Kyle Sinclair on Issue foreign-policy and immigration:  
Supports halting endless overseas entanglements, prioritizing homeland threats, and advancing an America First strategy that strengthens alliances while focusing on resources for Texas veterans and families.

Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy.

Supports unequivocal U.S. commitment and support for Israel as a key ally in the Middle East.

Supported unequivocal U.S. commitment and support for Israel as a key ally in the Middle East.

- Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy.
- Supported unequivocal U.S. commitment and support for Israel as a key ally in the Middle East.

Kyle Sinclair

Kyle Sinclair is from San Antonio, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in health administration from Weber State University and a master 27s degree in healthcare administration from Ohio University. He and his wife, a nurse practitioner, have eight children together.

An accomplished healthcare executive who served as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the Army National Guard.

Kyle previously ran for Texas' 20th Congressional District in 2024 but did not win.

Kyle Sinclair has an associate's degree from Lone Star College, a bachelor's degree in health administration from Weber State University, and a master's degree in health administration from Ohio University. He and his wife have eight children and are active in their church.

Kyle is a healthcare executive. He previously served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2006 to 2008. His career experience includes working as the CEO of Warm Springs and of Kindred Healthcare, the regional sales manager with Guardian Healthcare, and a regional account executive with Baptist Health System. 

Kyle previously ran for U.S. Congress in Texas' 20th Congressional District in 2022 but did not win.

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For Candidate Kyle Sinclair on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports energy independence through sustainable oil and natural gas, opposing dependence on foreign energy.

Mark Teixeira has a bachelor s degree in business administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He and his wife, Leigh, have three children. Mark is a Christian. He and his family moved back to Texas in 2021 after he retired from baseball.

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Mark Teixeira is originally from Annapolis, Maryland. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mark lives with his wife, Leigh, and has three children.

Mark is a former professional baseball player. He played for the Texas Rangers.

Mark is a former professional baseball player.

Mark Teixeira

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