We all know Mayes Middleton is the Pro-Life candidate for Texas Attorney General. But who is his opponent? Nathan Johnson is staunchly anti-Life, based on his voting record.
Johnson has served in the Texas Senate since 2019 and is now running for Texas Attorney General. During his time in office, he has voted against laws that protect babies in the womb and authored bills that would have repealed Texas’ Pro-Life laws and expanded abortion.
Here is what Nathan Johnson’s record shows.
❌ Voted against laws protecting unborn babies
In 2021, Johnson voted against the Texas Heartbeat Act (Senate Bill 8), which restricts most abortions after an unborn baby’s heartbeat can be detected.
He also voted against the Human Life Protection Act, which established Texas’ abortion ban after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe.
In 2019, Johnson voted against the Preborn Non-Discrimination Act, which addressed abortions based on certain characteristics of a baby in the womb.
These votes opposed laws intended to protect children from abortion.
❌ Wrote bills that would have repealed Texas’ Pro-Life laws
Johnson did not just vote against Pro-Life bills. He also wrote legislation that would have weakened or repealed protections for babies.
In 2023, he authored several bills that Texas Right to Life opposed:
- Senate Bill 78: Would have expanded abortion pill availability and blocked cities from passing Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn ordinances.
- Senate Bill 79: Would have repealed older abortion laws and prevented the government from penalizing women who obtain abortions under those laws.
- Senate Bill 291: Would have protected people from legal consequences for helping women or teens travel out of Texas to get an abortion.
- Senate Bill 1280: Would help address legal protection for people who help someone obtain an out-of-state abortion.
In 2025, Johnson authored Senate Bill 1521, which sought to repeal Texas’ Pro-Life laws, including protections for children after birth.
These bills did not become law. But they show the kinds of changes Johnson sought to make to harm babies.
❌ Voted against medical care for babies who survive abortion attempts
In 2019, Johnson voted against the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act (House Bill 16). He also voted against Senate Bill 23, another bill addressing protections for babies born alive after attempted abortions.
These bills sought to protect children who survive an abortion attempt by requiring medical care and establishing legal protections.
Every baby deserves a chance to live. Johnson voted against these bills.
❌ Voted against efforts to protect Texans from abortion pills
Abortion pills end a baby’s life. Texas lawmakers have worked to restrict these drugs and hold people accountable for illegally bringing them into the state.
In 2021, Johnson voted against several bills addressing abortion pills.
In 2025, he voted against the Woman and Child Protection Act, which allows civil lawsuits against people who traffic abortion-inducing drugs into Texas (Senate Bill 2880).
These bills aimed to strengthen Texas’ efforts to stop abortion-inducing drugs from being brought into the state illegally, killing babies and harming women.
❌ Voted against stopping taxpayer money from supporting abortion travel
Taxpayer money should support Texans in need, not help women kill their babies.
In 2019, Johnson voted against the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (Senate Bill 22). He also supported amendments that Texas Right to Life said would weaken the bill.
In 2025, he voted against the Stop Tax-Funded Abortion Travel Act (Senate Bill 33).
This law restricts local governments from using your taxpayer dollars to help women and teens travel out of state for abortions or fund abortion assistance groups.
Johnson opposed these efforts to limit taxpayer support for killing babies.
❌ Voted against funding protections for Pro-Life pregnancy centers
Pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies help women facing difficult pregnancies and families in need. These organizations can provide support, resources, and alternatives to abortion.
In 2025, Johnson voted against a measure that sought to ensure that funding through the Thriving Texas Families program went only to Pro-Life providers (Senate Bill 1388).
Texas Right to Life supported this effort to ensure state funding went to organizations that share its commitment to protecting preborn babies.
❌ Voted against protections for mothers and babies facing serious medical conditions
Families who learn that their baby in the womb has a life-limiting condition deserve compassionate care and support.
In 2025, Johnson voted against the Perinatal Palliative Care Act (Senate Bill 1233), which addressed referrals for specialized care for babies with serious medical conditions. This type of care helps families prepare for and care for babies diagnosed with serious conditions that may impact their lives.
That same year, he voted against a policy that addressed conscience protections for medical professionals (Senate Bill 619).
These votes opposed bills addressing care for vulnerable babies and the rights of medical professionals.
❌ Voted against efforts to hold abortion providers accountable
In 2023, Johnson voted against a policy that addressed the Texas Attorney General’s authority to prosecute abortion-related offenses (Senate Bill 1195).
The Attorney General is responsible for representing Texas in legal matters and carrying out duties established by state law. This vote is especially relevant as Johnson seeks that office.
Other votes and legislative actions
Johnson’s record also includes these actions:
- 2019: Voted against the Preborn Non-Discrimination Act and legislation addressing the 10-Day Rule for certain abortion-related facilities.
- 2021: Voted against the Every Mother Matters Act and opposed a Pro-Life amendment to the bill.
- 2023: Received penalties on Texas Right to Life’s Pro-Life scorecard for authoring bills that sought to expand abortion.
- 2025: Voted against legislation addressing Pro-Life pregnancy support funding and abortion-inducing drug trafficking.
- 2025: Authored a bill that sought to repeal Texas’ existing Pro-Life laws (Senate Bill 1521).
Johnson’s record shows repeated opposition to laws protecting babies in the womb and repeated support for policies that would have expanded abortion.
Every preborn child has value and deserves protection. Texans should understand how their candidates have voted on Life before deciding who will serve as the state’s top lawyer.
You can review Johnson’s legislative history through the Texas Senate website and compare his votes and bills with his public statements.