Texas House · District 128

Briscoe Cain

Republican

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Votes with the Republican Caucus chair 76% On 1,951 contested votes where both voted · 80% on all votes Votes with own party 97% Partisan rank: 6 of 147 in the House (tied with 9 others) Didn't vote at roll call 6% 275 of 4,235 roll calls · 177 of them excused

Statewide bills passed 0 103 sponsored · 0 became law · Rank 123 of 148 in the House (tied with 25 others) Local bills passed 0 0 sponsored · 0 became law

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Every current House member, placed from most liberal to most conservative by how they voted on contested bills.

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Briscoe Cain's seat is marked. Seats run from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right), by contested floor votes. Color shows how often each member crosses party lines toward the middle on votes that divide the parties: solid blue or red means almost never, and purple means on at least 2 in 5 of those votes. Gray seats are members too new to score. How these numbers work

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More conservative than 99% of the Texas House.

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2nd most conservative of 147

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Votes with the Republican Caucus chair

76%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Briscoe Cain.

On 1,951 contested votes where both voted80% on all 3,745 votes where both voted

Votes with own party

97%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Briscoe Cain.

On 958 party-line votesPartisan rank: 6 of 147 in the House (tied with 9 others)5 House members vote with their party more often

Bills

The bills Briscoe Cain sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.

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Bills: Briscoe Cain
	Statewide	Local
Sponsored	103	0
Passed both chambers	0	0
Became law	0	0
Vetoed by the Governor	0	0

Rank by statewide bills passed: Rank 123 of 148 in the House (tied with 25 others) · 75 of 86 Republicans (tied with 11 others)

A bill's sponsor is its primary author, the first name on it; joint authors and coauthors aren't counted.

Bills that passed both chambers

None of the bills Briscoe Cain sponsored passed both chambers.

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Contested votes where they split

475 against the Republican Caucus chair; 910 against most of their party.

Contested votes where they split: Briscoe Cain
Date	Bill and motion	Their vote	Republican Caucus Chair	Most of their party
Sept. 3, 2025	SB 1: Campground and youth camp safety Motion to Table	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
Sept. 3, 2025	HB 8: Public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and… Motion	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Sept. 2, 2025	HB 18: Making to or acceptance of political contributions by, and the making of political expenditures by, a member of the legislature during certain absences from… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
Aug. 26, 2025	SB 12: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Motion	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Aug. 25, 2025	SB 10: Calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units Motion to Table	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Aug. 21, 2025	SB 2: Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees Motion to Table	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Aug. 20, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 30, 2025	SCR 1: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and ending on Monday, August… Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 2024: A prohibition on marketing, advertising, or selling certain e-cigarette products; creating a criminal offense Conference Committee Report	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 2972: Expressive activities at public institutions of higher education Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 2753: Integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related… Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 1, 2025	HR 1519: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 705 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 1, 2025	SB 2900: A review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 3059: Preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	SB 1405: Increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services Conference Committee Report	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	HR 1495: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2308 Adoption	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
June 1, 2025	HB 2885: Allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages Conference Committee Report	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	SB 441: Civil liability for the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of artificial intimate visual material Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	HB 145: Risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	SB 763: Standard permits for certain concrete plants Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	SB 457: Regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	HB 3071: Cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	HB 3595: An emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	SB 1: General Appropriations Bill Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 31, 2025	HR 1446: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1 Adoption	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 500: Making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 4236: Creation of a task force to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	SB 1198: Designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability Conference Committee Report	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 2525: Exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 3848: Electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 2731: Regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties Concur	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 3333: A restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain stream segments, stream assessment units, and drainage areas Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 3697: Text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail and other balloting materials Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 2854: Required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 4144: Supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 121: Measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 5666: Creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	HB 252: Payment of employment compensation by certain state agencies Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 5509: Suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 4464: Provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 3619: Rights and liabilities of the owner of the surface estate of the tract of land on which a well to be plugged or replugged by the Railroad Commission of Texas… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 117: Establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 3000: A grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	HB 149: Regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 150: Establishment of the Texas Cyber Command as a component institution of The University of Texas System and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 4749: Reconstitution of the petit jury wheel and grand juror and petit juror qualifications in certain counties Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	SB 2778: Amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	SB 2155: Regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 5616: Texas presidential library promotion program and fund Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 2512: Release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 126: Compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 3963: An early childhood integrated data system Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 144: Plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 5680: Creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing… Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 5696: Creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 29, 2025	HB 3133: User reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3711: Investigation and prosecution of certain open meetings offenses as offenses against public administration and the publication of certain information regarding… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5671: Election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5247: An alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 43: Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4488: Creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4903: Establishment of the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative and the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5659: Procedural requirements applicable to certain water-related transactions involving the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5081: Protection of personal identifying information of certain persons in the judicial system; creating criminal offenses Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 1500: Continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4264: Creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 2818: Artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 4520: Requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 647: Removal of certain restrictions imposed on driver's licenses; authorizing a fee Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5154: Joint Admission Medical Program Council Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3512: Artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3463: Prosecution of the offense of theft of service Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3250: Regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 163: Possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5331: Content of certain contracts entered into by governmental entities Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 1237: Renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3486: A reduction in the amount of sales and use tax collections that the owners of restaurants that purchase Texas farm-raised oysters are required to remit to the… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 171: Certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 2712: Test years used for ratemaking purposes by certain water and sewer utilities Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5323: Creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 3348: Creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 107: Establishment of the sickle cell disease registry Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1400: A study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 28, 2025	SB 519: Creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 66: A study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 857: Authorized removal of certain motor vehicles Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2610: A limitation on civil liability of business entities in connection with a breach of system security Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2885: Use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1946: Creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	SB 527: Health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2480: Texas Physician Health Program and the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Medical Board; expanding the applicability of surcharges Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2900: A review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those… Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 28, 2025	SB 763: Standard permits for certain concrete plants Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 865: Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators and to a cardiac emergency response plan for certain school… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2972: Expressive activities at public institutions of higher education Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1307: A biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	SB 457: Regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2206: A franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1055: Permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 918: Licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 705: Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 2477: Certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1923: Modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 748: Regulation of laser hair removal Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 790: Procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 800: A public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HCR 157: Designating Rockport as the official Redfish Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HCR 155: Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HCR 153: Designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	HCR 148: Designating Bridge City as the official Corn Dog Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SCR 30: Designating Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SCR 18: Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SCR 3: Designating Bandera as the official Cowboy Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035 Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 66: A study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2501: Selection of an attorney by an indigent parent as attorney ad litem for the parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 857: Authorized removal of certain motor vehicles Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2610: A limitation on civil liability of business entities in connection with a breach of system security Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1243: Dissolution of a public utility agency Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1946: Creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 527: Health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 3039: Transfer of students in public higher education Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 974: Eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 974: Eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense Motion to Reconsider	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 2431: Requiring foreign language credit opportunities for students enrolled in study abroad components or programs offered by certain institutions of higher… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 1964: Regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2900: A review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2900: A review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 763: Standard permits for certain concrete plants Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 667: Prohibiting certain state governmental entities from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1558: Liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide… Motion to Table	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 865: Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators and to a cardiac emergency response plan for certain school… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2972: Expressive activities at public institutions of higher education Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2972: Expressive activities at public institutions of higher education Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2615: Restricting telework for employees of public institutions of higher education Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1307: A biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	SB 1610: Sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2337: Regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 457: Regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 457: Regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2206: A franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1055: Permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 918: Licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 705: Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1137: Group home consultant referrals; creating a criminal offense Second Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 790: Procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 800: A public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 15: Size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 441: Civil liability for the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of artificial intimate visual material Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 441: Civil liability for the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of artificial intimate visual material Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1032: Eligibility of postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the governor's university research initiative Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 546: Seat belts on buses that transport children Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 2835: Municipal regulation of stairway requirements in certain apartment buildings Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 1663: Notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 785: Regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	SB 57: Provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	SB 6: Planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 2177: Creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses Motion	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 2703: Authority of a municipality or county to regulate condominiums Second Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 1400: A study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 1032: Eligibility of postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the governor's university research initiative Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 2024: A prohibition on marketing, advertising, or selling certain e-cigarette products; creating a criminal offense Motion to Table	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 1663: Notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 785: Regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing Amendment	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 1567: Authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 1534: A study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 2075: Establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Motion to Table	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 26, 2025	SB 30: Recovery of health care-related damages in certain civil actions Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	SB 13: A school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school… Amendment	Yea	Not voting	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 2878: Operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 3059: Preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission Amendment	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 3059: Preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission Motion to Table	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 441: Civil liability for the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of artificial intimate visual material Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 6: Planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 6: Planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 6: Planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 26, 2025	SB 3070: Abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 22: Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 3070: Abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo… Second Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 3070: Abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 25: Health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 25: Health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 25: Health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and… Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SB 25: Health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and… Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	SJR 59: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State… Adoption	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 24, 2025	SB 8: Agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law Amendment	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 24, 2025	SB 777: Compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Not voting	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	HB 4783: A report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	HB 4850: Programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the Texas Entrepreneurship Network Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	HB 148: Qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	HB 2775: Composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	HB 1318: A certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality Concur	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
May 23, 2025	SB 6: Planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)

These are the 200 most recent of 981. The voting record below lists them all.

Every roll call

How Briscoe Cain voted on each of the 4,235 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.

Every roll call: Briscoe Cain
Date	Vote	Their vote	Most of their party	Republican Caucus Chair	Yeas–nays
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Contested and party-line votes link to their own pages; the rest link to the official record.

Contact, committees and caucuses

Contact

Official page: house.texas.gov
Email: briscoe.cain@house.texas.gov
Capitol office: Room E1.320, P.O. Box 12910, Austin, TX 78711
512-463-0733
District office: None
346-499-7036

Committees

Agriculture and Livestock
Delivery of Government Efficiency

Contact details and committee assignments from Open States' data on the Texas Legislature, which it collects from the chambers' websites, as of Oct. 15, 2026.

Source: the Texas House and Senate Journals, Jan. 14, 2025 to Sept. 4, 2025. How these numbers work · Corrections