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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Name | Party | District | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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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 |
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Democrat | 20.3% |
Republican | 72.9% |