VOTE MARCH 7, 2006
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas)

"Carter Casteel is a conservative leader in the Texas House. Representing the Hill Country with conviction and vigor, Carter's record demonstrates a commitment to the values that make Texas great. I salute Carter's outspoken determination and heartily support her re-election this year."

House Speaker Tom Craddick (R-Midland)

"Carter Casteel is a dedicated and loyal public servant to her constituents. The people of House District 73 have a hard working leader in her when it comes to representing their interests here in Austin. I whole-heartedly support Carter Casteel's decision to continue her service as state representative, and I wish her the best of luck."

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs
Republican Candidate for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

"Carter Casteel has worked hard for farmers and ranchers in the Hill Country. She has sponsored and supported legislation to ensure their way of life by preserving property rights and protecting them from annexation. Last year, the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association recognized her as the 'Person of the Year in Texas Agriculture.' She is an effective leader and I am pleased to support her for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives."

Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson
Author of Texas Concealed Handgun Law

"I generally try to stay out of primaries, but I'm making an exception this time. Carter Casteel deserves to be re-elected to the Texas House. Carter is strong, independent, and an ally of those of us who firmly believe in the constitutional right to keep and bear arms."

Texas Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones
“Having served with Carter in the State House, I can vouch for her dedication to the constituents in District 73, as well as her commitment to making Texas an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. She continues to work hard on tough issues and I’m pleased to support her re-election to a third term.”

Congressman Henry Bonilla (R-Texas)

“Carter Casteel is a proven conservative leader. She fights for Hill Country and Republican values in Austin. I am proud to endorse Carter for re-election to the Texas House.”

Congressman Mike Conaway (R-Texas)

“Carter Casteel is a dedicated public servant. She represents the Hill Country with distinction in the Texas House. Count me among the many elected officials and Republican leaders supporting her re-election this spring.”

Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

“Carter Casteel’s conservative leadership has made her an influential voice in Austin. The Texas Hill Country can be proud of its remarkable state representative. I am pleased to support Carter’s re-election.”

State Senator Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay)
“Carter Casteel works hard for the Hill Country. She is a strong conservative voice in the Texas House. I enthusiastically support her re-election.”

State Senator Todd Staples (R-Palestine)
Republican Candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner

"Representative Casteel is a tireless advocate and has demonstrated great leadership for the citizens of House District 73. I am proud to join other conservative leaders in endorsing her for re-election."

State Senator Jeff Wentworth (R-San Antonio)

“Carter Casteel is an effective, independent, conservative voice in the Texas House. As a former teacher and county judge, she brings a wealth of practical life experience to the table when working toward solutions to challenges facing her constituents. A hard working, no-nonsense legislator, Carter Casteel deserves to be re-elected to the Texas House of Representatives.”

State Representative Warren Chisum (R-Pampa)
Author of the Texas Defense of Marriage Act

"Carter Casteel and I have worked side-by-side to protect traditional Texas values. She co-sponsored the Defense of Marriage Act and has been an effective conservative voice in Austin. I am proud to join other Republican leaders endorsing Carter for re-election to the Texas House."

2006 Endorsements

National Rifle Association
Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Texas Association of Business
Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Texas Association of Realtors
Texas Civil Justice League
Texas Construction Association
Texas Dental Association
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas Hospital Association
Texas Medical Association
Texas Nurses Association
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Texas State Rifle Association
Texas State Teachers Association