Elected leaders throughout Texas are thinking ahead about what our state needs to thrive.
If you are a community official or a candidate for office, we invite you to join in the campaign for our state's future. You can also read a message about why to take the pledge: here.
To Put Kids 1st is to work to keep Texas:
strong, by supporting children's health;
safe, by protecting children from harm;
prepared, by seeking success for all children, even those in trouble;
prosperous, by promoting financial security in children's homes; and
whole, by fostering healthy development and a sense of wellbeing in children.
My office pledges to help Texas Put Kids 1st.
Elected Officials and Candidates who have Pledged to
Put Kids 1st
Texas State Senators: - Sen. Mario Gallegos, Jr. - Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. - Sen. Carlos Uresti
- Sen. Leticia Van de Putte
- Sen. Judith Zaffirini
State Representatives: - Rep. Garnet Coleman
- Rep. Joe Farias
- Rep. Donna Howard - Rep. Jose Menendez
- Rep. Elliott Naishtat
- Rep. Richard Raymond
- Rep. Mark Strama
Other Texas Elected Officials: - County Commissioner Karen Huber (Travis County)
- Mayor Lee Leffingwell (Austin)
- Texas State Board of Education Member Dr. Michael Soto (District 3)
