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.
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House Votes
1. Firearm Merchant Codes
Prohibits a person or entity from surveilling, reporting, or tracking the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and accessories through the use of certain credit card merchant category codes.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. DEI Ban
Bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at colleges and public institutions of higher education.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. ERIC Withdrawal
Withdraws Texas from Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Eminent Domain
Allows public utility agencies in some counties, through condemnation, to acquire land, easements, and property within its service area for the agency's use and benefit.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Subsidized Housing
Enacts an insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$2.06/year
6. Future Texas Teacher Scholarship
Establishes the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 2.9% |
| Republican | 59.9% |
