2019 TX Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Texas Legislature in 2019 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators’ overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
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.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Clear Language on Taxes
Would ensure that ballot propositions must be written with clear language describing the tax increases that would come with them.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
Would ensure that your privacy on the road is better protected, and makes sure that traffic enforcement will be done by officers.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
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.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. SNAP produce purchases
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Healthcare Overreach
Would add additional healthcare coverage and cost by adding mammography to certain health plans.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-006
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
60% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-023
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Prohibiting Religious Discrimination
2. Clear Language on Taxes
3. Banning Traffic Cameras
4. 2nd Amendment in Churches
5. SNAP produce purchases
6. Healthcare Overreach
