Briscoe Cain
2017 - Present
2025
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Briscoe Cain (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 128. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 14, 2025.
Cain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 128. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.
Biography
Cain is a lifelong resident of Harris County.[1] After graduating from Deer Park High School, he attended the University of Houston-Downtown.[2]
While attending college, Briscoe began pursuing an interest in Republican politics and founded the College Republicans club.[1] He earned his B.A. in communications in 2008.[2]
Cain then attended South Texas College of Law. As a law student he founded a pro-life student organization and served as the President of the Federalist Society, a conservative group seeking reform to the American legal system.[1] He earned his J.D. in 2012.
In 2013, Cain started his own law firm.[3] He also serves as legal counsel for Operation Rescue, an anti-abortion activist group, and as a board member for Right to Life Advocates, Inc.[1] In 2015, Cain filed an amicus brief on behalf of a group of pastors arguing that a ruling striking down the state's school finance system should be upheld because the prevention of taxpayer dollars from going towards religious private school was "unconstitutionally inefficient."[4]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Cain was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Cain was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Cain was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections Committee
- International Relations & Economic Development Committee
- Resolutions Calendars Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
| • Juvenile Justice & Family Issues |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain, Charles Crews, and Kevin Hagan are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Briscoe Cain (R) | |
 | Charles Crews (D) | |
 | Kevin Hagan (L) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Charles Crews advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Crews | 100.0 | 3,102 |
| Total votes: 3,102 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain defeated Bianca Gracia in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Briscoe Cain | 69.5 | 9,004 |
 | Bianca Gracia | 30.5 | 3,947 | |
| Total votes: 12,951 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Kevin Hagan advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 16, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Kevin Hagan (L) |
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain defeated Charles Crews in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Briscoe Cain (R) | 70.5 | 32,465 |
| Charles Crews (D) | 29.5 | 13,594 | |
| Total votes: 46,059 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Charles Crews advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Crews | 100.0 | 3,309 |
| Total votes: 3,309 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Briscoe Cain | 100.0 | 10,848 |
| Total votes: 10,848 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain defeated Mary Williams in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Briscoe Cain (R) | 68.4 | 48,831 |
 | Mary Williams (D) | 31.6 | 22,569 | |
| Total votes: 71,400 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Mary Williams defeated Josh Markle in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Williams | 72.4 | 4,672 |
 | Josh Markle | 27.6 | 1,777 | |
| Total votes: 6,449 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain defeated Robert Hoskins in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Briscoe Cain | 79.3 | 11,791 |
| Robert Hoskins | 20.7 | 3,077 | |
| Total votes: 14,868 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Briscoe Cain (R) | 100.0 | 38,197 |
| Total votes: 38,197 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Briscoe Cain advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 128 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Briscoe Cain | 100.0 | 7,975 |
| Total votes: 7,975 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[5]
Briscoe Cain defeated Ken Lowder in the Texas House of Representatives District 128 general election.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 128 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Briscoe Cain |
86.41% | 42,287 | |
| Libertarian | Ken Lowder | 13.59% | 6,653 | |
| Total Votes | 48,940 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Briscoe Cain defeated incumbent Wayne Smith in the Texas House of Representatives, District 128 Republican primary runoff.[7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 128 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Briscoe Cain |
50.19% | 3,050 | |
| Republican | Wayne Smith Incumbent | 49.81% | 3,027 | |
| Total Votes | 6,077 | |||
Briscoe Cain and incumbent Wayne Smith defeated Melody McDaniel in the Texas House of Representatives District 128 Republican Primary.[8][7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 128 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Briscoe Cain |
47.83% | 8,374 | |
| Republican | Wayne Smith Incumbent |
43.75% | 7,660 | |
| Republican | Melody McDaniel | 8.42% | 1,474 | |
| Total Votes | 17,508 | |||
Primary
- Main article: Notable Texas primaries, 2016
Cain received key endorsements from the following state and national conservative groups:[9]
- Conservative Republicans of Texas
- Texas Home School Coalition
- Texas Values Action
- National Association for Gun Rights
- Texas Right to Life
- Pro-Life Texas
- Pro-Life Nation
- National Organization for Marriage
Smith received endorsements from the following state groups:[10]
- Texas Alliance for Life PAC
- National Rifle Association
- National Federation of Independent Business in Texas
- Texas State Rifle Association
- Texas Association of Realtors
- Texas Medical Association
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. John Gay was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Sheryl Berg and Dennis Paul defeated Briscoe Cain, Mary Huls, Jeff Larson, Chuck Maricle and Brent Perry in the Republican primary. Paul defeated Berg in the May 27 Republican primary. Paul defeated Gay in the general election.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Dennis Paul |
67.8% | 26,415 | |
| Democratic | John Gay | 32.2% | 12,540 | |
| Total Votes | 38,955 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2016
Cain's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Border Security: With over 1,200 miles of border with Mexico, Texas must act to stop the detrimental economic and social effects that come with illegal immigration. I support the ending of sanctuary cities the ability of Texas law enforcement to enforce the rule of law and the will of the people. Jobs and the Economy: I believe the government cannot create jobs, wealth or grow the economy. This is the role of businesses and entrepreneurs. In Austin, I will fight to get government out of the way of the real job creators and wealth creators–small businesses and entrepreneurs. Faith and Family Values: I am fully committed to making sure Texas families stay strong and autonomous. I believe the traditional family unit is the backbone of society and that marriage should be only between one man and one woman. I am happily married with two sons and we are expecting our third child in late November. We can strengthen Texas families by returning to principles of personal responsibility and accountability. Transparency and Accountability: The larger the government, the smaller the individual. If we are to hold our elected officials accountable, we must have a government that answers to the people and not big businesses. As a conservative republican I believe that we must draw a line in the sand and say no more. No more political lip-service. No more budget and spending increases. No more accounting gimmicks and budget trickery. Sanctity of Life: As a pro-life advocate with a record of defending the unborn I will lead the fight to fully end the abortion industry in Texas. That means the total defunding of Planned Parenthood and its affiliates.[14] |
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| —Briscoe Cain[15] | ||
2014
Cain listed the following issues on his campaign website:[16]
- Budget: "I support moving to a zero-based budget system."
- Property tax: "I support a constitutional amendment to automatically lower appraisal district taxes to 5% or less."
- Voting: "Requiring a valid Texas issued photo ID to vote is essential to restoring fair elections and reducing voter fraud."
- Abortion: "I’m an unapologetic supporter of the Right to Life with a record to prove it."
- Same sex marriage: "I believe the traditional family unit is the backbone of society and that marriage should be only between one man and one woman."
- Tax reform: "I oppose all efforts to implement a state income tax and pledge to oppose all efforts to increase Taxes whatsoever. I also support significantly reducing or eliminating the Margins Tax."
- Immigration: " I believe that increased border security is critical for increasing job opportunities for Americans, and decreasing crime and taxes on Texas families. I also oppose blanket amnesty, the ending of sanctuary cities and support the ability of Texas law enforcement to enforce the rule of law and the will of the people."
- Natural resources: "A strong and deregulated energy climate in Texas means a stronger America."
- Education: "I support greater school choice and believe that the State Board of Education should have the authority to appoint the Commissioner of Education and textbook review committees."
- Healthcare: "I passionately support the defunding and repeal of Obama Care."
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Personal
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Cain and his wife, Bergundi, have two children.
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Briscoe Cain: "Meet Briscoe," accessed January 12, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Facebook: "Briscoe Cain for Texas, About," accessed January 12, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn: "Briscoe Cain," accessed January 12, 2014
- ↑ The Christian Post, "Empower Parents to Choose Public, Private or Religious Education, Robert Jeffress, Ed Young, Other Pastors Tell Texas Supreme Court," September 3, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Briscoe Cain, "Endorsements," accessed February 22, 2016
- ↑ Wayne Smith Campaign, "Endorsements," accessed February 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Briscoe Cain for State Representative, "Issues," accessed February 23, 2016
- ↑ Briscoe Cain: "Issues," accessed January 12, 2014
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Texas House of Representatives District 128 2017-Present |
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