2023 TX Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Texas Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
Share this Legislative Scorecard in your district to inform people about the constitutionality of their elected officials' votes.
Senate Votes
1. Con-Con Extension
Extends the deadline for the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: No
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
Eliminates of the countywide polling place program.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
Would increase the criminal penalty for illegal voting from a Class A misdemeanor to either a state jail felony for attempted illegal voting or second-degree felony for illegal voting.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. DEI Ban
Bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at colleges and public institutions of higher education.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Subsidized Housing
Enacts an insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$2.06/year
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
Establishes the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Read More
Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-006
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-023
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Con-Con Extension
2. Countywide Polling Place Program
3. Illegal Voting Penalty
4. DEI Ban
5. Subsidized Housing
6. Future Texas Teachers Scholarship
