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A Legislative Scorecard Based on the Principles of the U.S. Constitution

Legislative Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution

The Legislative Scorecard is a nationwide educational program of The John Birch Society. Its purpose is to create an informed electorate on how state legislators are voting. The Scorecard is nonpartisan; it does not promote any candidate or political party. Bills are selected for their constitutional implications and cost to the taxpayers.

Please share this Scorecard in your district to inform people about your legislator's record on key votes.
U.S. Constitution, Amendment I --- 11 C.F.R. §114(4)(c)(4) --- 616 F.2d 45 (2d Cir. 1980)

Legislative Scorecard

Based on the U.S. Constitution

TX Scorecard 2019

The Legislative Scorecard is a nationwide educational program of The John Birch Society. Its purpose is to create an informed electorate on how state legislators are voting. The Scorecard is nonpartisan; it does not promote any candidate or political party. Bills are selected for their constitutional implications and cost to the taxpayers.

Please share this Scorecard in your district to inform people about your legislator's record on key votes.
U.S. Constitution, Amendment I --- 11 C.F.R. §114(4)(c)(4) --- 616 F.2d 45 (2d Cir. 1980)

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Texas Legislature in 2019 and ranks their State Senators and House Representatives based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

Senate

1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination

Good Vote: Yes

SB17 Prohibiting Religious Discrimination (Passed 19 to 12 on 4/3/2019). SB17 ensures that employers cannot discriminate based on religious beliefs. This bill would also ensure employees cannot be fired for statements they make about their own beliefs.

2. Clear Language on Taxes

Good Vote: Yes

SB462 Clear Language on Taxes (Passed 19 to 12 on 4/16/2019).  Would ensure that ballot propositions must be written with clear language describing the tax increases that would come with them.

3. Banning Traffic Cameras

Good Vote: Yes

HB1631 Banning Traffic Cameras (Passed 26 to 5 on 5/17/2019). Would ensure that your privacy on the road is better protected, and makes sure that traffic enforcement will be done by officers.

4. 2nd Amendment in Churches

Good Vote: Yes

SB535 2nd Amendment in Churches (Passed 25 to 6 on 5/1/2019). Would allow the Second Amendment to be used in Churches and places of worship. People would be able to carry and protect their congregation with approval from their Church leadership.

5. SNAP produce purchases

Good Vote: No

SB1834 SNAP Produce Purchases (Passed 26 to 4 on 4/25/2019). Would create an incentive encouraging people on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase fruits and vegetables grown in the state of Texas.

6. Healthcare Overreach

Good Vote: No

HB170 Healthcare Overreach (Passed 26 to 5 on 5/22/2019). Would add additional healthcare coverage and cost by adding mammography to certain health plans.

Legislator Scores
[ + ] Pro-liberty Vote[ - ] Anti-liberty Vote[ . ] Did not Vote
Name Party District Score 123456
Carol Alvarado D SD-006 0% ------
Paul Bettencourt R SD-007 100% ++++++
Brian Birdwell R SD-022 67% ++++--
Cesar Blanco D SD-029 NA ......
Dawn Buckingham R SD-024 67% ++++--
Donna Campbell R SD-025 83% +++++-
Brandon Creighton R SD-004 83% ++++-+
Pat Fallon R SD-030 67% ++++--
Peter Flores R SD-024 67% ++++--
Roland Gutierrez D SD-019 NA ......
Bob Hall R SD-002 83% ++++-+
Kelly Hancock R SD-009 67% ++++--
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa D SD-020 33% --++--
Joan Huffman R SD-017 67% ++++--
Bryan Hughes R SD-001 100% ++++++
Nathan Johnson D SD-016 0% ------
Phil King R HD-061 NA ......
Lois Kolkhorst R SD-018 83% ++++-+
Eddie Lucio D SD-027 60% +-++.-
Jose Menendez D SD-026 0% ------
Mayes Middleton R HD-023 NA ......
Borris Miles D SD-013 17% ---+--
Jane Nelson R SD-012 67% ++++--
Robert Nichols R SD-003 67% ++++--
Tan Parker R HD-063 NA ......
Angela Paxton R SD-008 67% ++++--
Charles Perry R SD-028 67% ++++--
Beverly Powell D SD-010 17% ---+--
Jose Rodriguez D SD-029 17% --+---
Charles Schwertner R SD-005 83% +++++-
Kel Seliger R SD-031 33% -+-+--
Drew Springer R HD-068 NA ......
Larry Taylor R SD-011 67% ++++--
Kirk Watson D SD-014 17% --+---
Royce West D SD-023 33% --++--
John Whitmire D SD-015 17% --+---
Judith Zaffirini D SD-021 33% --++--

Average Constitutional Score by Party

Party Score
Democrat 20.3%
Republican 72.9%