Texas’ candidates are graded based on their previous 2A voting records, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues.
Given our research on this criteria, we’ve assigned the following grades to those running for office:
Texas has 38 House of Representatives seats and 2 Senate seats at the federal level.
The following candidates were selected for our grading system based on either high-profile races or battleground districts (those with a narrow margin in 2022) in Texas:
Ted Cruz’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Unfortunately, Ted Cruz doesn’t have a strong legislative stance.
Summary
Ted Cruz strongly advocates for the Second Amendment, although it doesn’t seem to be a top priority for this Senator.Grade: A
Colin Allred’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Summary
Colin Allred consistently supports and introduces anti-2A legislative action.Grade: F
Dan Crenshaw’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Summary
Dan Crenshaw consistently makes statements and supports pro-2A legislation.However, he also voted yes for bills that included restrictive legislation and helped codify the 1988 Undetectable Firearms Act.
Grade: C
Peter Filler’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Summary
Peter Filler makes statements supporting gun control but doesn’t appear to prioritize it.Grade: D
Tony Gonzales’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Summary
Tony Gonzales supports some gun control and doesn’t make an effort to fight existing infringements.Grade: D
Brandon Herrera’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Summary
Brandon Herrera is a staunch 2A supporter with a proven record of advocacy but has no voting record yet.Grade: A
Henry Cuellar’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Summary
Henry Cuellar doesn’t support every gun control bill introduced, but he does support 2A restrictions.Grade: D
Jay Furman’s Second Amendment Stance
Most Important Issues
Summary
Jay Furman is a staunch 2A supporter and deserves the support of his district’s gun owners.Grade: A
Texas has 150 House Districts and 31 State Senate Districts.
The following districts are key battleground areas with less than a 10% margin of victory in prior elections.
Angela Paxton (Republican) vs Rachel Mello (Democrat)
Endorsement
Angela Paxton due to her previous voting history and prioritizing 2A rights.
Adam Hinojosa (Republican) vs Morgan Lamantia (Democrat)
Endorsement
Adam Hinojosa who wrote to us, “I am an ardent believer that our rights are inalienable and protected under our Constitution. The 2nd Amendment was written specifically to ensure that We The People can arm up against a tyrannical government run amuck.”
Matt Shaheen (Republican) vs David Carstens (Democrat)
Endorsement
Matt Shaheen for his pro-2A legislative action, including sponsoring HB 2622 (prohibits the enforcement of federal gun control) and consistent stance against gun control.
Jeff Leach (Republican) vs Makala Washington (Democrat)
Endorsement
Jeff Leach for his work sponsoring legislation that prohibits the enforcement of new federal gun laws and his consistent advocacy against 2A infringements.
Tony Tinderholt (Republican) vs Denise Wilkerson (Democrat)
Endorsement
Tony Tinderholt for his consistent ability to protect our Second Amendment rights in the State House and publicly.
Continue reading on 2nd Amendment Grades for Texas’ 2024 Political Candidates originally appeared in the Resistance Library at Ammo.com.
