Immigration
Texas congressman voted against the DREAM Act, favors increased border security, and opposes amnesty or entitlements for undocumented workers. Also opposes the E-Verify check on employees’ immigration status, saying the national database endangers civil liberties.
Education
Called No Child Left Behind “disastrous.” Pledges to abolish the Department of Education and give tax credits to families who opt out of public schools, thereby encouraging homeschooling and private schooling.
Abortion
Is an OB/GYN who has delivered 4,000 babies and is vehemently antiabortion. Believes life starts at conception and wants to shift control of abortion legislation to states.
Health care
Voted in January 2011 to repeal the Obama law. Wants to allow people to opt out of Medicare, allow sale of insurance across state lines, and expand access to Health Savings Accounts. Has floated idea of replacing Medicaid with pro bono medical care.
