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Promote tax policies that let families and businesses thrive.","source_url":"https://WWW.DANIELSFORUS.COM/platform","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Protecting Parental Rights","detail":"\"Parents should have the final say in what their children are exposed to in schools.\" I believe that schools should focus on core academics—math, science, reading, and civics—while leaving sensitive social and cultural topics to families. Parents deserve transparency in their children’s education and the right to decide what aligns with their values. That means: Ensuring that classroom time is dedicated to education, not ideological agendas. Opposing events and programs in schools that are inappropriate or conflict with parental values. Promoting policies that protect childhood innocence and keep classrooms focused on academic success.","source_url":"https://WWW.DANIELSFORUS.COM/platform","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Preserving Fairness in Sports","detail":"\"Every athlete deserves a level playing field.\" Sports should be a space where dedication, talent, and effort determine success. Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports undermines fairness and safety. I support policies that: Ensure women and girls have equal opportunities to compete in sports without unfair disadvantages. Uphold the integrity of women’s athletics by maintaining biologically based categories. Protect the progress made under Title IX, which guarantees equal opportunities for female athletes.","source_url":"https://WWW.DANIELSFORUS.COM/platform","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"secures a brighter future for every family in North Texas. Here’s what I stand for: Securing the Border \"A strong nation starts with secure borders.\" Our immigration system is broken, and it’s time to","detail":"secures a brighter future for every family in North Texas. Here’s what I stand for: Securing the Border \"A strong nation starts with secure borders.\" Our immigration system is broken, and it’s time to fix it. I believe we must secure the border, stop illegal immigration, and prioritize the safety and prosperity of Americans. I will advocate for common-sense policies that: Fund advanced technology and resources for border security. Support law enforcement and ensure fair enforcement of immigration laws. Streamline the legal immigration process for those seeking the American Dream the right","source_url":"https://www.danielsforus.com/platform","source_date":"2026-07-18"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"wealth. Push for infrastructure investments in underserved communities to attract businesses and jobs to areas that have been left behind. \"By investing in small businesses, education, and economic gr","detail":"wealth. Push for infrastructure investments in underserved communities to attract businesses and jobs to areas that have been left behind. \"By investing in small businesses, education, and economic growth, we create a foundation for lasting prosperity—not just for individuals, but for entire communities.\" Defending Free Speech Online In an age where the internet and social media have become the public square, government censorship threatens the foundation of free speech. I stand firmly against any attempts to suppress dissenting voices or control the flow of information online. Instead of","source_url":"https://www.danielsforus.com/platform","source_date":"2026-07-18"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"businesses thrive. Protecting Our Children and Schools \"Every child deserves a safe, high-quality education.\" Our schools should be places where children feel safe, supported, and inspired. I will wor","detail":"businesses thrive. Protecting Our Children and Schools \"Every child deserves a safe, high-quality education.\" Our schools should be places where children feel safe, supported, and inspired. I will work to: Increase school safety measures and ensure every school has the resources to protect students. Expand access to career and technical education to prepare students for success. Promote parental involvement in education and fight for transparency in school curriculums. Protecting Parental Rights \"Parents should have the final say in what their children are exposed to in schools.\" I believe","source_url":"https://www.danielsforus.com/platform","source_date":"2026-07-18"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"common-sense policies that: Fund advanced technology and resources for border security. Support law enforcement and ensure fair enforcement of immigration laws. Streamline the legal immigration proces","detail":"common-sense policies that: Fund advanced technology and resources for border security. Support law enforcement and ensure fair enforcement of immigration laws. Streamline the legal immigration process for those seeking the American Dream the right way. Economic Growth and Opportunity \"Creating jobs. Growing businesses. Building wealth.\" Our families deserve access to good-paying jobs and opportunities to build better lives. I’m committed to policies that empower workers, strengthen small businesses, and make North Texas an economic powerhouse. I will fight to: Cut unnecessary","source_url":"https://www.danielsforus.com/platform","source_date":"2026-07-18"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"\"Every life is precious, and we must protect the most vulnerable among us.\" I am unapologetically pro-life and believe that life begins at conception. We must foster a society that values life and sup","detail":"\"Every life is precious, and we must protect the most vulnerable among us.\" I am unapologetically pro-life and believe that life begins at conception. We must foster a society that values life and supports women and families. I support: Laws that protect unborn children while providing resources and care for pregnant women. Expanding adoption programs and supporting crisis pregnancy centers to offer compassionate alternatives to abortion. Promoting a culture that celebrates life, protects the voiceless, and values family. Protecting Black Cultural Integrity In Media and Art \"It’s time to","source_url":"https://www.danielsforus.com/platform","source_date":"2026-07-18"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"childhood innocence and keep classrooms focused on academic success. Addressing Mental Health and Homelessness \"Compassionate solutions for our most vulnerable neighbors.\" Mental health and homelessne","detail":"childhood innocence and keep classrooms focused on academic success. Addressing Mental Health and Homelessness \"Compassionate solutions for our most vulnerable neighbors.\" Mental health and homelessness are crises we can no longer ignore. I’m committed to finding solutions that provide care and dignity for those in need, including: Establishing a national system of mental health facilities to treat severe mental illness. Partnering with local governments to create housing and job placement programs. Increasing mental health resources in schools and communities. Term Limits for Congress","source_url":"https://www.danielsforus.com/platform","source_date":"2026-07-18"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"and public–private partnerships that prepare Texans for high-demand jobs in technology, energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. No Texan should be left behind. America‑First Policies I believe","detail":"and public–private partnerships that prepare Texans for high-demand jobs in technology, energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. No Texan should be left behind. America‑First Policies I believe America—and TX‑30—should come first. That means bringing manufacturing back home, strengthening our military, and negotiating fair trade deals. We’ll stand by our allies, defend American interests, and avoid global entanglements that don’t serve us. Empowering TX-30 Communities From Dallas to rural North Texas, every community deserves opportunity. I’ll advocate for targeted investments in","source_url":"https://www.danielsforus.com/where-i-stand","source_date":"2026-07-18"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"transparency, and greater parental influence on school boards, so every child can thrive in an environment their family chooses. Preparing America’s Workforce Our future prosperity depends on skilled ","detail":"transparency, and greater parental influence on school boards, so every child can thrive in an environment their family chooses. Preparing America’s Workforce Our future prosperity depends on skilled workers. I support vocational training, apprenticeships, and public–private partnerships that prepare Texans for high-demand jobs in technology, energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. No Texan should be left behind. America‑First Policies I believe America—and TX‑30—should come first. 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