Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen Ted Cruz are two of the latest names added to a list of coveted faith and family endorsements from Texas Values Action.

Texas Values Action only endorses candidates who will ensure religious liberty flourishes, families prosper, and every human life is valued in Texas, according to Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values Action.

“We are excited to endorse Greg Abbott for re-election as Governor of the great State of Texas,” Saenz said. “In his time as Governor, Abbott has demonstrated his strong support for faith, family and freedom, and has continually prioritized that support in his legislative agenda.”

Candidates earning an endorsement from Texas Values Action must be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to protecting religious liberty, marriage and family, and innocent human life – values that  Gov. Abbott and Sen. Cruz most certainly have exemplified time and time again, Saenz added.

“Sen. Cruz’s proven leadership and stellar track record on defending and championing religious liberty, marriage, and innocent human life remains unparalleled,” Saenz said. “We believe Cruz will only build on these successes with another term in the U.S. Senate.”

Below is the full list of endorsements as of today. Endorsement announcements will be updated throughout the 2018 election season at txvaluesaction.org/endorsements.

Statewide
Governor: Greg Abbott (running for re-election)
Lieutenant Governor: Dan Patrick (running for re-election)
Attorney General: Ken Paxton (running for re-election)
Agriculture Commissioner: Sid Miller (running for re-election)
Supreme Court of Texas, Place 4: John Devine (running for re-election)

Federal
U.S. Senate: Ted Cruz (running for re-election)

Texas Senate
District 2: Bob Hall (running for re-election)
District 7: Paul Bettencourt (running for re-election)
District 8: Angela Paxton (running for the open seat being vacated by Sen. Van Taylor)
District 9: Kelly Hancock (running for re-election)
District 10: Konni Burton (running for re-election)
District 16: Don Huffines (running for re-election)
District 25: Donna Campbell (running for re-election)

Texas House
District 4: Stuart Spitzer (running for seat being vacated by Rep. Lance Gooden)
District 5: Cole Hefner (running for re-election)
District 6: Matt Schaefer (running for re-election)
District 8: Thomas McNutt (running for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Byron Cook)
District 15: Steve Toth (running for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Mark Keough)
District 18: Emily Cook (challenging Rep. Ernest Bailes, 68% on our Faith & Family scorecard)
District 24: Greg Bonnen (running for re-election)
District 26: Rick Miller (running for re-election)
District 52: Jeremy Story (running for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Larry Gonzales)
District 60: Mike Lang (running for re-election)
District 61: Phil King (running for re-election)
District 65: Ron Simmons (running for re-election)
District 66: Matt Shaheen (running for re-election)
District 67: Jeff Leach (running for re-election)
District 68: Drew Springer (running for re-election)
District 69: James Frank (running for re-election)
District 70: Scott Sanford (running for re-election)
District 73: Kyle Biedermann (running for re-election)
District 89: Candy Noble (running for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Jodie Laubenberg)
District 91: Stephanie Klick (running for re-election)
District 92: Jonathan Stickland (running for re-election)
District 93: Matt Krause (running for re-election)
District 94: Tony Tinderholt (running for re-election)
District 96: Bill Zedler (running for re-election)
District 107: Deanna Metzger (running for seat held by Rep. Victoria Neave, 4% on our Faith & Family scorecard)
District 113: Jonathan Boos (running for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Cindy Burkett)
District 114: Lisa Luby Ryan (challenging Rep. Jason Villalba, 48% on our Faith & Family Scorecard)
District 115: Matt Rinaldi (running for re-election)
District 128: Briscoe Cain (running for re-election)
District 129: Dennis Paul (running for re-election)
District 130: Tom Oliverson (running for re-election)
District 132: Mike Schofield (running for re-election)
District 138: Dwayne Bohac (running for re-election)
District 150: Valoree Swanson (running for re-election)

Local race endorsements
Montgomery County Judge: Mark Keough (who is not running for re-election to the Texas House)

About Texas Values Action

Texas Values Action is the 501(c)(4) advocacy arm of Texas Values, a non-profit organization dedicated to standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas. More information is available at txvaluesaction.org