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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

Healthcare

Education

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."

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Wants to "secure the border & stop fentanyl."

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

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Daniel W. Betts

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- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
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