Young Conservatives of Texas Announces Third Round of 2026 Endorsements

Press Releases / February 16, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, February 16th, 2026

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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), the largest conservative youth organization in the state of Texas, dedicated to upholding conservative principles and values, is proud to announce its third round of endorsements for the upcoming 2026 election cycle. These endorsements reflect our commitment to supporting candidates who align with the core principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberties.

The endorsed candidates have been carefully evaluated by YCT, ensuring they embody the ideals that resonate with our organization and the conservative movement as a whole. YCT is dedicated to promoting and supporting candidates who will advocate for policies that foster economic growth, personal freedom, and a limited government approach.

“YCT endorsements look to support candidates who are going to advance the conservative agenda in Congress and Austin,” said Brett Osborn, Vice-Chairman of Special Affairs of the Young Conservatives of Texas. “We are proud to back candidates across the state who will defend and uphold the values that millions of young Americans have fought to protect for 250 years. We are confident that these candidates will fight tirelessly to grow our movement and support the communities they serve.”

The endorsed candidates include:

For the U.S. House, YCT endorses Abraham Enriquez (TX-19), Raymond Hamden (TX-31), and Jon Bonck (TX-38)

For the Texas House, YCT endorses Chris Spencer (HD-1), Kristen Plaisance (HD-3), George Flint (HD-70), Humberto Perez (HD-77), Jamie Haynes (HD-86), Charles Mercer (HD-125), Tom Butler (HD-128), and Theodore Schramm (HD-136)

For Tarrant County Judge, YCT endorses Tim O’Hare

For Tarrant County Commissioners Court, YCT endorses Tony Tinderholt (Precinct 2)

To view our most up-to-date list of endorsed candidates and learn more about Young Conservatives of Texas, please visit our website.

If you’re a candidate committed to conservative values, we invite you to seek endorsement from YCT for the 2026 election. Join us in advancing a future founded on these principles. Apply for endorsement here. For media inquiries, please contact Cassidy Schnoor at [email protected].

About The Young Conservatives of Texas: https://www.yct.org

The Young Conservatives of Texas, a non-partisan organization, has proudly championed conservative values for over 40 years in the Lone Star State. Our commitment to accuracy and transparency has earned us respect, establishing YCT’s ratings as a gold standard in Texas politics. With chapters at universities across Texas, we are dedicated to nurturing and educating the next generation of conservative activists and leaders.

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