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Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Voting Record & Scorecard | Christian Employers Alliance

TX Representative

District: 120 • Democrat

2025 Alignment:

26.36%

Lifetime Alignment:

33.06%

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Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX-120) earned a 26% Christian Employers Alliance score for 2025, showing limited alignment with biblical business policy positions. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins voted on 79 of the 110 key bills CEA scored in 2025. Across 2 years rated, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins's lifetime CEA score averages 33%, with 128 votes recorded across 159 scored bills. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins represents the 120th District in the Texas House of Representatives. Highest category scores: Healthcare Freedom (45%), First Freedom (36%), and Operational Freedom (35%).

Title

Lawmaker Position

HB 104House 20252x

Raiding the State's Rainy-Day Fund to Provide $5 Billion to Invest in Government Favored Companies.

With CEA
This bill establishes the "Texas Future Fund" to invest in "frontier technology infrastructure, industry sectors critical to national defense, and other innovative technologies." The bill diverts $5 billion from the Economic Stabilization Fund, commonly referred to as the "rainy day" fund, to the new fund. The bill fuels cronyism and places taxpayer funds at risk to invest in government-favored companies.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship and fairness call for restraint in the use of public funds and equal treatment under the law. Expanding government-directed investment subsidies risks misallocating resources and placing the burden on taxpayers rather than encouraging responsible, voluntary economic activity.
Isaiah 55:2 – "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare."
Leadership Insight
God challenges wasteful spending and misdirected labor that produces no lasting value. Economic freedom means the liberty to invest resources in Kingdom purposes without government mandates dictating consumption. Leaders who reduce unnecessary taxation and regulation allow individuals to steward earnings toward what truly satisfies - family, faith, and generational wealth rather than bureaucratic waste.
HB 1056House 20252x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Recognizing Gold and Silver Specie as Legal Tender.

Against CEA
This bill establishes gold and silver specie as legal tender in the state. The bill allows the comptroller to establish a system to allow depositors and vendors to make and receive payments using a currency backed by gold and silver currency. This measure is especially important considering the reckless and dangerous monetary actions that have been taken by the Federal Reserve, such as quantitative easing.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honesty and fairness in commerce are essential to just economic relationships. Allowing individuals to freely contract and exchange value without unnecessary government interference reflects stewardship, responsibility, and respect for economic liberty.
Ecclesiastes 5:19 – "When God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them... this is a gift of God."
Leadership Insight
Enjoyment is not indulgence - it’s gratitude. God delights in leaders who enjoy His blessings without forgetting His mission. Gratitude keeps wealth from becoming an idol.
HB 1151House 20252x

Protecting Parental Rights by Preventing Government Taking Custody of Children Solely Because of a Parent's Reasonable Medical Decision.

With CEA
This bill prohibits the state from taking custody of a child solely because their parent refused to allow psychiatric or psychological treatment, or because parents choose a recognized "alternative treatment" for their child. This protection applies unless the decision causes a substantial risk of harm to the child or impairs the child's development.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, parents are entrusted with the primary responsibility to guide and care for their children, and conscience rights must be respected. Upholding parental authority and protecting health care providers from being forced to violate deeply held beliefs affirms both family integrity and religious freedom.
James 3:17 – "The wisdom that comes from heaven is... full of mercy and good fruit."
Leadership Insight
Ethical leadership begins with heavenly wisdom. Policies guided by mercy produce fruit that blesses people and honors God. Compassion must never be compromised for compliance.
HB 1201House 20252x

Increasing Government Dependency by Expanding Medicaid to Include Coverage of Doula Services.

Against CEA
This bill requires the Health and Human Services Commission to develop a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services in the county with the highest population and the county with the highest "maternal health support needs" (maternal and infant mortality rates and births by Medicaid recipients). This measure further increases government dependency under a state system that already provides substantial benefits. Lawmakers should work to reduce barriers for the private sector and to direct aid and assistance to those that truly need it, not expand ineffective welfare systems and include unnecessary services.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, care for those in need is best rooted in families, churches, and community organizations rather than expanding government dependency. Broadening Medicaid into non-medical services risks weakening personal responsibility and stewardship while placing additional burdens on taxpayers and future generations.
3 John 1:2 – "I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."
Leadership Insight
God cares about both body and soul. True wellness begins with spiritual alignment, not medical advancement. Leaders who prioritize spiritual health will influence every area of healing policy.
HB 1359House 20251x

Growing the Welfare State by Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize Others' Electric Bills Through a New Payment Assistance Fund.

Against CEA
This bill establishes the "income-based assistance fund" to provide bill payment assistance for low-income electric customers and critical care residential customers. This new fund and program and is unnecessary government intervention in what should be handled by private utilities, charities, or existing federal/low-income programs (e.g., LIHEAP).
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for restraint, accountability, and respect for local decision-making. Creating centralized new welfare programs and spending authority risks displacing family, community, and employer-led solutions with government control.
1 Corinthians 15:58 – "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
Leadership Insight
Nothing done for God is wasted. The world measures success by numbers; Heaven measures it by faithfulness. Perseverance turns ordinary work into eternal fruit.
HB 1781House 20252x

Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize County Fairs and Local Rodeos.

Against CEA
This bill establishes the "Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Grant Program" to provide grants to county fairs and local rodeos. Funds may be used for purposes such as facility maintenance and construction, event programs, and personnel salaries. It is not the proper role of government to fund fairs and rodeos and taxpayer funds should not be utilized to advance government-favored industries.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship requires restraint and fairness in the use of public funds. Extending grants for select events risks misusing taxpayer resources and undermines principles of responsibility, equity, and limited government.
Haggai 1:6 – "You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it."
Leadership Insight
When priorities drift from purpose, prosperity leaks away. God doesn’t bless motion - He blesses alignment. Economic freedom begins when stewardship follows divine order.
HB 206House 20251x

Combatting Local Government Overreach by Prohibiting Counties from Requiring Cash Bonds for Pipeline Approval.

Against CEA
This bill restricts counties from requiring a cash bond as a condition for approving construction of a pipeline. Specifically, counties cannot impose such a bond unless they allow the pipeline proposer the right to approve or deny how the bond proceeds are used. If the proposer denies the use, they are entitled to a full refund of the bond. This applies only to pipeline approval applications filed on or after the effective date. By limiting local government regulations that could impose financial burdens or delays on pipeline projects, this bill facilitates easier development of energy infrastructure, which is seen as essential for economic growth, job creation in the oil and gas sector, and national energy independence.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, excessive regulation can hinder honest work and stewardship by placing unnecessary burdens on businesses and workers. Limited government that respects personal responsibility and economic freedom best allows individuals and communities to flourish while still prioritizing safety.
Luke 14:28-30 – "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?"
Leadership Insight
Vision must meet calculation. God honors leaders who count costs before claiming promises. Stewardship without foresight breeds collapse.
HB 22House 20251x

Promoting Economic Growth and Spurring Investment by Expanding Property Tax Exemption to All Intangible Personal Property.

With CEA
This bill exempts all intangible personal property from the state's property tax. This includes items such as stocks, bonds, patents, copyrights, trademarks, goodwill, software (in many cases), accounts receivable, and other non-physical assets. Under existing law, certain intangible personal property owned by insurance companies and savings and loan associations are not exempt from the state's property tax. This reduces the tax burden on businesses and individuals while promoting economic growth in Texas' pro-business environment.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, individuals should be free to responsibly steward the fruits of their labor and investments without excessive government taxation. Protecting families and retirees from additional taxes upholds economic freedom and responsible stewardship.
2 Corinthians 9:6 – "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."
Leadership Insight
Kingdom economics runs on sowing, not hoarding. Leaders who sow generously into God’s purposes never run dry. The size of your harvest mirrors the size of your heart.
HB 2249House 20252x

Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Scholarships and Student Loan Repayment for Teachers.

Against CEA
This bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish the "Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program" to provide scholarships and student loan repayment assistance for students in undergraduate teaching programs. Recipients must agree to teach in the state for 4 or 5 years after graduating. The program provides up to $40,000 in scholarship funds, which may also be used to pay off student loans if the individual does not use the full amount before graduating. While it is a necessary role for government to provide quality K-12 education - ideally through school choice - college and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e., tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship requires careful use of public resources and fairness in how assistance is distributed. Expanding government education subsidies beyond true financial need risks burdening taxpayers and weakening the role of families and communities in planning for higher education.
Proverbs 22:7 – "The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender."
Leadership Insight
Borrowing beyond purpose is surrendering authority. Debt doesn’t just cost interest - it costs influence. Leaders who manage debt wisely preserve both freedom and dignity.
HB 2284House 20251x

Imposing a Draconian New Licensing Regime on "Music Therapists" Which Increases Employment Barriers and Restricts Competition.

Against CEA
This bill enacts the "Music Therapist Licensing Act," which requires anyone who wishes to provide "music therapy services" in the state to become licensed, pay a fee, hold a bachelor\'s degree, and obtain a national certification. The license must be renewed every two years. This bill represents one of the very worst forms of cronyism and government overreach for a service which presents little to no risk to consumers. This government mandate merely exists to enrich the schools and organizations which provide education and credentialling for this service.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honest work and providing for one’s family should not be hindered by unnecessary regulatory barriers. Excessive licensing and government control over trades can limit opportunity and undermine the dignity of work, rather than promoting responsibility and fairness.
1 Timothy 5:18 – "The worker deserves his wages."
Leadership Insight
God’s justice includes fair compensation. Exploitation contradicts His design. Leaders who value their teams reflect the righteousness of Heaven in the workplace.
HB 229House 20253x

Protecting Women by Confirming the Definition of "Sex" as One's Biological Sex at Birth.

Against CEA
This bill establishes a legal definition of "sex" for use in statutes and state code. The bill defines "sex" as the biological distinction between male and female based on reproductive biology. All individuals - regardless of their sexual identity - should be treated with respect and have the same freedoms, rights and opportunities under the law. This bill helps strengthen safety and privacy in restrooms and locker rooms at educational facilities, prisons and other locations across the state.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, this legislation affirms the inherent dignity of every human and the moral responsibility to protect their privacy and safety. Clear standards rooted in biological reality help ensure that environments remain places of trust, order, and respect consistent with biblical principles.
Deuteronomy 22:5 – "A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this."
Leadership Insight
God's design for gender is intentional, not arbitrary. Leaders who defend biological truth protect the foundation of family, identity, and society. Cultural pressure to erase distinctions does not change divine design. Clarity about gender honors God's created order.
HB 23 (2nd Special Session)House 20251x

Expanding Cronyism Through a Property Tax Exemption for Certain Harris County Nonprofits.

Against CEA
This bill provides an ad valorem property tax exemption for certain nonprofit organizations in a county with a population of at least 3.3 million (Harris County, which includes Houston). The exemption applies property used for "promoting agriculture, supporting youth, and providing educational support in the community" by nonprofits that are organized "exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes." This bill fuels cronyism by enriching government-favored organizations and diluting the overall tax base. All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, government should exercise stewardship by treating taxpayers fairly and avoiding favoritism through the tax code. Allowing markets and individuals to make decisions without state-directed subsidies better reflects principles of fairness, responsibility, and limited government.
Proverbs 11:1 – "The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with Him."
Leadership Insight
Integrity in business is not optional - it’s spiritual obedience. Every transaction reflects the character of the Kingdom. Honesty is Heaven’s currency for influence.
HB 2440House 20251x

Protecting Automotive Freedom and the Internal Combustion Engine by Preventing State Agencies from Requiring All New Vehicles be Electric or Zero Emission.

With CEA
This bill prevents state agencies from prohibiting or restricting the sale or use of vehicles based on the power source, or prohibiting owning an engine-powered vehicle. The bill also provides that the state's air quality implementation goal may not restrict the ability to purchase vehicles. This measure is critical to protecting automotive freedom amid pushes by California and other states to force electric vehicle purchases. It is the role of the free market - not central planning by government bureaucrats - to determine the propulsion of new vehicle sales.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, excessive regulation can hinder honest work and stewardship by placing unnecessary burdens on businesses and workers. Limited government that respects personal responsibility and economic freedom best allows individuals and communities to flourish while still prioritizing safety.
Isaiah 55:2 – "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare."
Leadership Insight
God challenges wasteful spending and misdirected labor that produces no lasting value. Economic freedom means the liberty to invest resources in Kingdom purposes without government mandates dictating consumption. Leaders who reduce unnecessary taxation and regulation allow individuals to steward earnings toward what truly satisfies - family, faith, and generational wealth rather than bureaucratic waste.
HB 2464House 20251x

Strengthening Property Rights by Restricting Municipalities from Regulating "No-Impact Home-Based Businesses".

With CEA
This bill restricts municipalities from imposing certain regulations on "no-impact home-based businesses," protecting homeowners and tenants from excessive local government restrictions on operating small businesses from their residential properties that are "no-impact". Under the bill, municipalities may not impose certain regulations on such businesses, such as requiring a license or permit or rezoning.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, excessive regulation can hinder honest work and stewardship by placing unnecessary burdens on businesses and workers. Limited government that respects personal responsibility and economic freedom best allows individuals and communities to flourish while still prioritizing safety.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 – "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your hands… so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders."
Leadership Insight
True ambition is not noisy; it’s faithful. Leaders who work quietly with integrity build credibility that speaks louder than self-promotion. Consistency becomes their witness.
HB 2 (Motion to Table Bryant Amd. 16)House 20251x

Combatting Teacher Shortages and Reducing Employment Barriers by Allowing Open-Enrollment Charter Schools Additional Flexibility in Hiring Uncertified Teachers.

With CEA
This motion tables (defeats) the Bryant amendment #14 to a bill establishing a school choice Education Savings Account program. The amendment expands the restriction on schools employing uncertified teachers to also include open-enrollment charter schools, rather than only school districts. This amendment increases teacher shortages and creates barriers to employment for potential teachers with relevant expertise.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honest work and providing for one’s family should not be hindered by unnecessary regulatory barriers. Excessive licensing and government control over trades can limit opportunity and undermine the dignity of work, rather than promoting responsibility and fairness.
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HB 321House 20251x

Growing Government Dependency by Establishing an "Express Lane" Option to Qualify for Medicaid.

Against CEA
This bill requires the Health and Human Services Commission to establish an "express lane" option for determining eligibility and enrolling children in Medicaid and the Child Health Program. Under this option, the commission is directed to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application data to determine a child's eligibility for Medicaid and the Child Health Program, and if eligible, enroll the child in the programs upon parental consent.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, compassion for those in need should be paired with accountability and policies that encourage independence and responsibility. Expanding entitlement programs without clear limits risks fostering dependency and placing additional burdens on families and taxpayers, rather than strengthening community-based care and support.
Proverbs 10:4 – "Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth."
Leadership Insight
God blesses action, not apathy. Diligence is not busyness; it’s focused obedience to your calling. Prosperity follows stewardship, not luck.
HB 3225House 20253x

Protecting Minors from Sexual Content by Restricting Access to Sexually Explicit Materials in Public Libraries.

Against CEA
This bill prohibits municipal public libraries from making sexually explicit material available in a section of the library designated for minors. Additionally, minors may not check out such materials without parental consent. The bill also requires the libraries to annually review the materials in sections designated for minors to ensure no such material is available. Individuals also may petition the library to review specific materials. Finally, the bill requires libraries to comply with these provisions in order to be eligible for state library grants. It is a role of government to protect children from exposure to obscene material at public institutions, such as schools and libraries.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, children should be protected from sexually explicit material that undermines innocence and moral development. Government appropriately serves the common good when it upholds standards that help families raise children in safe and wholesome environments.
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HB 3284House 20251x

Promoting Traditional Family Values by Establishing the "Texas Commission on Marriage and Family".

With CEA
This bill establishes the "Texas Commission on Marriage and Family" to promote "strong marriages and healthy families" and provide recommendations to the legislature to help make the state "favorable for marriage and raising children." Identifying and removing government barriers that discourage marriage and strong family formation while promoting stable, two-parent households is the foundation for a healthier, more prosperous Texas.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, strong marriages and families are foundational to a healthy society and should not be undermined by government policy. Reviewing and reforming laws that create barriers to family formation affirms the importance of marriage, personal responsibility, and the flourishing of children.
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HB 3826House 20251x

Growing Government by Establishing an Unnecessary "Texas Energy Efficiency Council".

Against CEA
This bill establishes the "Texas Energy Efficiency Council" within the Public Utility Commission of Texas to monitor and improve energy efficiency efforts within the state, such as "providing a statewide collaborative approach to promoting energy efficiency." This bill serves as a foundation for future mandates, restrictions on energy use, and/or centralized policies that infringe on individual liberties and free-market principles.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship of land and resources is best guided by families, landowners, and local communities rather than state-directed planning. Expanding government committees risks displacing personal responsibility and voluntary cooperation with centralized control.
Matthew 20:13-15 – "But he answered one of them, 'I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn't you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?'"
Leadership Insight
Jesus affirms the landowner's absolute right to manage his property without external interference. Economic freedom is rooted in the biblical principle that owners - not governments or envious neighbors - determine how resources are allocated. Leaders who defend property rights protect the foundation of free enterprise: voluntary agreements honored without coercion.
HB 3883House 20251x

Worsening Cronyism and Government Central Planning by Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize Auto Racing and the South by Southwest Festival Under the "Major Events Reimbursement Program".

Against CEA
This bill expands eligibility under the "Major Events Reimbursement Program" to include a Federation Internationale de l 'Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship international automobile race and the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals. Additionally, the bill exempts the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals event from the eligibility requirement that an organization select the site after considering at least one site in a different state in a "highly competitive" process. The free market - not central planning by government bureaucrats - is the best mechanism to select the most desired events and provide the necessary funding (via tickets and other user fees). The major event reimbursement program should be eliminated entirely as the state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship requires restraint and fairness in the use of public funds. Extending incentive subsidies for select events risks misusing taxpayer resources and undermines principles of responsibility, equity, and limited government.
Proverbs 11:1 – "The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with Him."
Leadership Insight
Integrity in business is not optional - it’s spiritual obedience. Every transaction reflects the character of the Kingdom. Honesty is Heaven’s currency for influence.
HB 500 (Lalani Amd. 12)House 20251x

Socializing the Cost of Higher Education by Providing $2.64 Million for Medical Student Residency Positions.

Against CEA
The Lalani amendment #12 to a supplemental appropriations bill adds a $2.64 million appropriation to the Higher Education Coordinating Board for at least 12 medical student residency positions. College and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e., tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. These enormous costs should not be imposed on individuals who elect to pursue activities other than higher education, such as those who start their own businesses or work in the trades.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship requires careful use of public resources and fairness in how assistance is distributed. Expanding government education subsidies beyond true financial need risks burdening taxpayers and weakening the role of families and communities in planning for higher education.
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HB 5138 (House Version)House 20251x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring the Attorney General to Prosecute Election Crimes if Local Prosecutors Do Not.

Against CEA
This bill provides the Attorney General the authority to prosecute election crimes. Under the bill, a law enforcement agency that submits a report finding probable cause of an election crime to a local prosecutor is also required to submit the report to the Attorney General. If the local prosecutor has not initiated proceedings within 6 months, the Attorney General is required to do so. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies and local prosecutors to provide the Attorney General with all requested information relating to election crimes investigations.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honest and orderly elections are essential to just governance. Protecting the integrity of the voting process promotes trust, fairness, and respect for the rule of law entrusted to civil authorities.
Exodus 18:21 – "Select capable men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain."
Leadership Insight
Skill can open doors, but character keeps them open. God measures leadership by trustworthiness before talent. Righteous leaders create righteous systems.
HB 5246House 20252x

Reducing Over $7 Million in Wasteful Spending by Abolishing the "Spaceport Trust Fund".

Against CEA
This bill abolishes the "Spaceport Trust Fund," which provided funds for the development of spaceport infrastructure. The trust fund has a balance of $7.18 million, which would revert to the state General Fund. The bill also extends the sunset of the Texas Space Commission for an additional year, until September 1, 2033. While the Texas Space Commission should be abolished, this bill is a step in the right direction toward reducing wasteful spending.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for restraint and accountability in the use of public funds. Abolishing redundant funds promotes honesty, accountability, and the responsible use of funds for the benefit of taxpayers.
Luke 16:10-11 – "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
Leadership Insight
Jesus connects economic stewardship to spiritual trustworthiness. Economic freedom is built on this principle: individuals who manage small resources faithfully should be trusted with more - not have government confiscate their increase through taxation or redistribute their success. When government punishes productive stewardship through progressive taxation, it contradicts Christ's teaching that faithful management of "very little" qualifies you for "much." Economic freedom rewards faithful stewardship.
HB 565House 20251x

Strengthening Government Integrity by Requiring Estimated Costs and Savings of Constitutional Amendments be Provided to Voters on Ballots.

With CEA
This bill requires ballots for voter approval of proposed amendments to the state Constitution to include the estimated costs or savings of the amendment, determined by the Legislative Budget Board. This increases government integrity and accountability by ensuring voters are fully informed on the impacts of decisions with significant financial impacts.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, government should act justly and transparently. This legislation helps preserve integrity in the public square and supports orderly governance consistent with biblical principles of justice and accountability.
Romans 13:8 – "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another."
Leadership Insight
Financial independence begins with spiritual obedience. Debt enslaves; love liberates. God calls His people to relationships rooted in generosity, not control.
HB 6House 20251x

Keeping Children Safe and Improving Educational Outcomes by Making it Easier for Schools to Remove Students Who Disrupt Classes or Threaten Others.

With CEA
This bill contains several provisions related to student disruptions and disciplinary action in schools. Under the bill, in-school suspensions are no longer limited to 10 days. Additionally, students in grades K-2 may be placed in out-of-school suspension for threatening the "health and safety of other students" or "repeated or significant disruption to the classroom." Previously, behavior must have contained elements of a violent offense.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, this legislation affirms the inherent dignity of every child and the moral responsibility to protect their privacy and safety. Ensuring that violent students are held accountable for their actions promotes justice, safeguards students and teachers, and affirms the value of human life.
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HB 644House 20251x

Protecting Businesses from Frivolous Litigation by Establishing Liability Protections for Allowing Concealed Carry of Handguns.

Against CEA
This bill provides that businesses are not liable for damages that arise from an individual lawfully carrying a concealed handgun, solely because the business permits individuals with a license to do so. This bill reduces frivolous lawsuits for businesses and strengthens our Second Amendment right.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, laws should be clear, just, and respect the rights of individuals while maintaining order and safety. Clarifying firearm laws to prevent unjust punishment of lawful conduct reflects fairness, responsibility, and proper limits on government power.
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HB 7 (2nd Special Session)House 20253x

Protecting Life by Prohibiting the Manufacture, Distribution, and Prescription of Abortion Drugs.

Against CEA
This bill, the "Woman and Child Protection Act," prohibits manufacturing or distributing abortion drugs in the state, as well as mailing, transporting, prescribing, or providing such drugs to, or from, any person or location in the state. The bill is enforced through civil actions filed by private citizens. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, unborn life is sacred and deserving of protection. Preventing the illegal distribution of abortion-inducing drugs upholds justice, affirms the value of life, and ensures the law does not enable harm to the most vulnerable.
Psalm 139:13-16 – "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."
Leadership Insight
David declares that God forms every person in the womb - a truth that shapes First Freedom's protection of religious pro-life conviction. Believers who hold that life begins at conception must be free to operate hospitals, businesses, and ministries according to this conviction. First Freedom protects religious organizations from being forced to fund, perform, or participate in abortion against their sincere belief that God is the Author of life from conception.
HB 796House 20252x

Combatting Federal Overreach Through the Establishment of "Constitutional Enforcement" Committees to Ensure Federal Actions Don't Violate State Sovereignty or the U.S. Constitution.

Against CEA
This bill, the "Texas Sovereignty Act," establishes the "Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Enforcement" to review federal actions to determine if the actions are unconstitutional. If both chambers of the legislature vote that the action is unconstitutional, the action is sent to the Governor for approval or disapproval. If the Governor approves the declaration, the federal action has no effect in the state and public funds may not be used to enforce the federal action. This bill provides a crucial safeguard to ensure states' rights and individual liberties are not violated through unconstitutional federal actions. It is not the role for any level of government to unduly infringe the rights of individuals, and ensuring protections against federal overreach is vital to protecting individual liberties under the U.S. Constitution.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, no single authority should exercise unchecked power over the people. This legislation promotes accountability and humility in governance by ensuring federal powers are balanced and restrained in a manner consistent with biblical principles of stewardship and justice.
Ephesians 6:13 – "Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground."
Leadership Insight
Evil days demand equipped leaders. The armor of God is not symbolic - it’s strategic. Standing ground is not stubbornness; it’s spiritual warfare.
HJR 138House 20251x

Promoting Economic Growth by Prohibiting Taxes on Fuel Carbon Content and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Against CEA
This resolution proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to prohibit the legislature from imposing a tax on the carbon content of a fuel or greenhouse gas emissions resulting from producing or using a good or service.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, families are better stewards of their resources than the state. Allowing taxpayers to keep more of their income when revenues are strong promotes responsibility, generosity, and respect for the proper limits of government.
Deuteronomy 17:14-20 – "The king, moreover, must not acquire great numbers of horses for himself... He must not take many wives... He must not consider himself better than his fellow Israelites."
Leadership Insight
God restricts leaders to protect their integrity and the people's freedom. Limits on power preserve liberty. Leaders who reject accountability invite corruption. Humility before God and equality before the people are marks of righteous governance.
HJR 175House 20251x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Protecting the Right of Individuals to Hold and Use Different Currencies.

With CEA
This resolution proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to establish the right of individuals to mutually agree on the medium of exchange for transactions for goods and services. This includes cash, coin, bullion, digital currency, and privately issued scrip. Additionally, the amendment prohibits the state and local governments from restricting or prohibiting individuals from owning or holding any form or amount of money or currency. This measure is especially important considering the reckless and dangerous monetary actions that have been taken by the Federal Reserve, such as quantitative easing.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honesty and fairness in commerce are essential to just economic relationships. Allowing individuals to freely contract and exchange value without unnecessary government interference reflects stewardship, responsibility, and respect for economic liberty.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 – "Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land."
Leadership Insight
Kingdom economics is not fear-driven but future-minded. Diversification is not doubt - it’s discernment. God expects His leaders to multiply wisely.
HJR 2House 20251x

Protecting Against Increased Taxation Through a Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Estate and Inheritance Taxes.

With CEA
This resolution proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to prohibit the legislature from imposing an estate or inheritance tax, including transfers of estates and trusts, and gifts.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, individuals should be free to responsibly steward the fruits of their labor and investments without excessive government taxation. Protecting families and retirees from unfair taxes upholds economic freedom and responsible stewardship.
1 Timothy 5:8 – “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
Leadership Insight
Providing for family is not optional - it's a spiritual mandate. Leaders champion policies that enable work, strengthen families, and protect parental authority. Dependency on government undermines the biblical call to provide. Personal responsibility precedes public assistance.
HJR 5House 20251x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through $850 Million and Dedicated Funds for Technical Colleges.

Against CEA
This resolution proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to establish dedicated funds for the Texas State Technical College System. The amendment establishes the "Permanent Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund" and the "Available Workforce Education Fund" to provide funds for purposes such as acquiring land, repairing buildings, and purchasing equipment. Additionally, the bill provides $850 million for the permanent fund. While it is a necessary role for government to provide quality K-12 education - ideally through school choice - college and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e., tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship calls for restraint, accountability, and respect for local decision-making. Expanding centralized workforce programs and spending authority risks displacing family, community, and employer-led solutions with government control.
1 Samuel 8:10-18 – "Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, 'This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots... He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants... and you yourselves will become his slaves'"
Leadership Insight
Centralized power always demands sacrifice from the people. God warned Israel that human kings would grow government at the expense of liberty. Limited government protects freedom; expansive government enslaves. Leaders must resist the temptation to control what they should serve.
SB 10House 20251x

Requiring Every Public School Classroom to Display the Ten Commandments.

Against CEA
This bill requires all public school classrooms to display a copy of the Ten Commandments.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, schools should not be forced to suppress their employees' Constitutional rights. This legislation upholds religious freedom, human dignity, and the First Amendment protections affirmed by the Supreme Court, by ensuring that Christian educators and staff can honor God in their daily work without unjust restriction or fear of reprisal.
2 Corinthians 3:17 – "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
Leadership Insight
True liberty is not legislated - it’s imparted by the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit, policy becomes control; with Him, it becomes transformation. Leaders led by the Spirit bring freedom wherever they govern.
SB 1025House 20251x

Protecting Taxpayers by Ensuring Ballot Propositions are Clearly Marked to Indicate Tax Increases.

With CEA
This bill requires ballot propositions for voter approval that impose a new tax or increase a tax to include "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE" in capital letters at the top of that proposition.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honesty, transparency, and accountability are essential to just governance. Adding transparency in the voting process helps protect voters from deception and ensures civic participation is grounded in truth and integrity.
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SB 1038House 20251x

Strengthening Government Integrity by Increasing the Ability of the Inspector General to Combat Medicaid Fraud.

With CEA
This bill contains several provisions generally improving the ability of the Office of Inspector General to combat Medicaid fraud and abuse. For example, the bill expands violations and broadens the showing required for intent. This bill improves the ability to investigate potential Medicaid fraud, which, combined with Medicare fraud, costs taxpayers across the nation more than $100 billion annually.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
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SB 11House 20252x

Strengthening Religious Liberties by Allowing Schools to Offer Time for Students and Employees to Pray.

Against CEA
This bill allows public school boards and non-religious affiliated charter schools to adopt a policy permitting optional time for students and employees to pray or read religious texts. If adopted, this must apply to all schools in the district and parental consent is required for students to participate.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, students and school employees should not be forced to suppress their Constitutional right to pray while performing their duties. This legislation upholds religious freedom, human dignity, and the First Amendment protections affirmed by the Supreme Court, by ensuring that Christian students, educators, and staff can honor God in their daily work without unjust restriction or fear of reprisal.
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SB 1119House 20251x

Protecting Water Park Operators from Frivolous Litigation.

With CEA
This bill provides water park operators with legal immunity from any harm or injury a participant may sustain due to attending a water park or participating in a water park activity. Water parks must post a warning near the entrance that states that the operator is not liable for injuries or death. The protection does not apply to a water park's negligence related to the safety of the park, activities, or participants; potentially dangerous conditions the park knew, or reasonably should have known of; failure to train or improperly training employees; or intentional conduct.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, justice should be fair, proportional, and grounded in truth rather than excess. Limiting abusive litigation and excessive damages promotes accountability while protecting communities and families from the harmful consequences of an unbalanced legal system.
Luke 12:58 – "As you are going with your adversary to the magistrate, try hard to be reconciled on the way, or your adversary may drag you off to the judge, and the judge turn you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison."
Leadership Insight
Jesus warns against rushing to court - wisdom that protects operational freedom from predatory litigation. Businesses today face adversaries who weaponize lawsuits to extract settlements, destroy reputations, and bankrupt enterprises through legal costs alone. Operational freedom requires tort reform, loser-pays provisions, and protection from frivolous claims that use the courthouse as a tool of extortion rather than justice.
SB 1253House 20251x

Harming Consumers Through New Credits to Developers for Water Efficiency Projects and Hiking Water Utility Rates Through New Fees.

Against CEA
This bill requires localities to provide credits against water and wastewater impact fees to builders and developers for construction of a system that increases water reuse, conservation, or savings. Additionally, the bill allows the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to impose a "production fee" of up to 30 cents per 1,000 gallons, with the maximum amount increasing by 5% annually. The district may provide credits against service connection fees to water utilities that are also charged a production fee, for construction of a system that increases water reuse, conservation, or savings.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship and fairness call for tax policies that apply equally rather than privileging select industries. Continuing targeted tax credits risks misusing public resources and undermines principles of equity, responsibility, and limited government.
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SB 13House 20251x

Protecting K-12 Students from Pornographic Content by Prohibiting Sexual or Vulgar Material in Public School Libraries.

Against CEA
This bill contains several provisions related to public school library materials. Most notably, the bill provides parents the right to access records of the items their child checks out, and allows parents to restrict which items their child may check out. The bill prohibits school districts from acquiring library materials that contain "indecent" or "profane" content. If a certain number of parents petition the district, the bill requires school districts to establish a "local library advisory council" to provide recommendations designed to ensure "local community values are reflected" in school library materials. Finally, the bill requires school districts to establish a process by which individuals may challenge proposed new library materials on the basis that they violate the required standards.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, children should be protected from sexually explicit material that undermines innocence and moral development. Government appropriately serves the common good when it upholds standards that help families raise children in safe and wholesome environments.
Nehemiah 2:17 – "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.'"
Leadership Insight
Nehemiah assessed the ruins of Jerusalem and called the people to rebuild what had been destroyed. First Freedom faces similar ruins today - religious liberty eroded, conscience protections demolished, believers marginalized in public life. Like Nehemiah, we must name the disgrace honestly and mobilize to rebuild the protections that once secured religious freedom. Walls of protection don't rebuild themselves; they require leaders who see the ruins and call others to action.
SB 1300House 20251x

Restoring Law and Order by Increasing Penalties and Making it Easier to Prosecute and Punish Cases of Organized Retail Theft.

Against CEA
This bill increases penalties for organized retail theft and generally makes it easier to prosecute such cases. For example, the bill increases the classification levels, with the lowest level offense (property with a value of $100 or less) now being a class-B misdemeanor (previously class-C misdemeanor). Notably, the classification for property with a value of at least $750 but less than $2,500 is now a state jail felony (previously class-A misdemeanor). Protecting property rights and ensuring public safety serve as essential components of government. Unfortunately, this bill is especially necessary due to many so-called criminal justice "reforms" which have led to skyrocketing crime rates and are being advanced in state legislatures by George Soros and other radical-left billionaires through their funding of advocacy organizations on both sides of the political aisle.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, government has a God-ordained responsibility to restrain evil and protect innocent life. Ensuring that criminal offenders are held accountable for their actions promotes justice, safeguards families and communities, and affirms the value of human life.
Micah 6:8 – "What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."
Leadership Insight
True operational success balances justice, mercy, and humility. Leaders who value fairness and compassion build systems Heaven can trust.
SB 1333House 20251x

Strengthening Property Rights by Creating New Penalties for Falsifying Real Estate Documents and Establishing a Legal Process for Property Owners to Remove Squatters.

With CEA
This bill strengthens property rights by allowing homeowners to have an unauthorized individual immediately removed by law enforcement from their property if the homeowner submits a complaint. Additionally, the bill creates penalties for falsifying real estate documents claiming to be a lease agreement or deed and criminalizes criminal trespassing in a home and intentionally or knowingly causing $1,000 or more in damage.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, government has a God-ordained responsibility to restrain evil and protect life and property. Ensuring that criminal offenders are held accountable for their actions promotes justice, safeguards families and communities, and affirms the value of human life.
1 Corinthians 14:40 – "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way."
Leadership Insight
Chaos is not creative - it’s costly. God blesses order because He builds through structure. Operational excellence flows when systems honor divine order.
SB 1362House 20251x

Protecting the Second Amendment by Prohibiting "Red Flag" Laws.

Against CEA
This bill prohibits the state and local governments from adopting or enforcing an "extreme risk protective order" law, or a "red flag" program, which allows a court to issue an order authorizing a firearm seizure based on an "ex-parte" (one-sided) petition that alleges the firearms owner is a danger to themselves or others, unless specifically authorized by the state legislature. Additionally, the bill provides that federal red flag laws and regulations are not enforceable in the state and the state and local governments may not accept funds to implement or enforce such laws or regulations. The bill makes it a state jail felony to serve or enforce an extreme risk protective order unless authorized by state law. The one-sided petition violates due process under the law (an individual can't provide their defense) and these programs often lack provisions that prevent nefarious individuals from abusing the system to harass or harm law-abiding individuals, thus unduly infringing their Second Amendment protections and leaving them defenseless.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, laws should be clear, just, and respect the rights of individuals while maintaining order and safety. Clarifying firearm laws to prevent unjust punishment of lawful conduct reflects fairness, responsibility, and proper limits on government power.
Luke 22:36 – "He said to them, 'But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.'"
Leadership Insight
Jesus affirms the right to self-defense. Preparedness is not paranoia - it's stewardship of safety. Leaders who defend the Second Amendment defend the biblical principle that protection is both a right and a responsibility. Security begins with the citizen, not the state.
SB 14House 20251x

Reducing Government Overreach and Overregulation by Establishing the "Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office" to Improve State Agency Efficiency.

Against CEA
This bill establishes the "Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office" to generally improve state agency efficiency and help identify unnecessary rules. The office is also required to develop a guide for state agencies to reduce rules and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the bill requires proposed rules to be "written in plain language."
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, authority should be exercised with accountability, humility, and restraint. Ensuring that major regulations are subject to transparent review by elected representatives promotes justice, stewardship, and respect for the proper limits of government power.
Isaiah 10:1-2 – "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless."
Leadership Insight
God pronounces woe on those who issue oppressive decrees - regulations, mandates, and compliance requirements that crush businesses and deprive workers of opportunity. Operational freedom fights the bureaucratic oppression that kills small businesses, prevents entrepreneurship, and protects established interests at the expense of new entrants. When licensing laws, zoning restrictions, and regulatory burdens make it impossible for the poor to start businesses, government becomes the oppressor Isaiah condemns.
SB 1401House 20251x

Growing Government by Subsidizing "Mental Health" Higher Education Degrees.

Against CEA
This bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish the "Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program" to develop "pipeline programs" for junior college students to transfer to baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate degree programs in certain mental health fields. This includes fields such as psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. The board is to promote the program and encourage institutions to participate. While it is a necessary role for government to provide quality K-12 education - ideally through school choice - it is not the role of government to promote college and university-level education, which should be funded through user fees (i.e., tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. By channeling taxpayer funds and state mandates into a mental health education pipeline, this bill expands government bureaucracy and program costs at public colleges, inevitably driving up tuition fees for all students to subsidize these initiatives.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship requires careful use of public resources and fairness in how assistance is distributed. Expanding government education subsidies beyond true financial need risks burdening taxpayers and weakening the role of families and communities in planning for higher education.
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SB 1405House 20252x

Further Enriching Internet Companies for Unnecessary Broadband Expansion.

Against CEA
This bill expands the "Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program" by expanding eligibility for funding. Under the bill, the definition of "broadband service" is amended to 100 mb/s download speeds (previously 25 mb/s) and 20 mb/s upload speeds (previously 3 mb/s). The bill also expands the definition of "unserved location" to include a public school or "community anchor institution" without gigabit broadband service. Finally, the authority of the Broadband Development Office is also expanded to now include awarding contracts for broadband expansion. The private sector and free market are best equipped to determine where broadband is most needed and which expansion projects are most economically viable. This measure forces taxpayers to enrich woke corporations, such as Comcast, for infrastructure which is unnecessary due to significant advances in satellite technology from Comcast's competitors, such as Elon Musk's Starlink.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, stewardship and fairness call for restraint in the use of public funds and equal treatment under the law. Expanding government-directed investment subsidies risks misallocating resources and placing the burden on taxpayers rather than encouraging responsible, voluntary economic activity.
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SB 1453House 20251x

Protecting Taxpayers by Requiring a 60% Vote by Governing Bodies for Property Tax Rates Exceeded the Debt Service Rate.

With CEA
This bill requires a 60% vote by the governing body in order for taxing units (such as cities, counties, school districts, and other local governments) to adopt a property tax rate that exceeds the rate required for servicing debt. Additionally, the motion to adopt the higher rate must include information on the difference in the rates and the purpose of the revenue.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, families are better stewards of their resources than the state. Allowing taxpayers to keep more of their income when revenues are strong promotes responsibility, generosity, and respect for the proper limits of government.
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SB 1470House 20251x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring the Secretary of State to Use Driver's License and ID Card Data to Identify Ineligible Voters.

With CEA
This bill requires the Secretary of State to use data on existing voters who apply for a driver's license or identification card in another state to identify voters who have moved, are ineligible to vote due to a felony conviction, or are registered in more than one state. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to share data on voters with a driver's license or identification card in Texas who apply for one in another state.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, honest and orderly elections are essential to just governance. Safeguarding the voting process while ensuring access for eligible citizens reflects integrity, fairness, and responsible stewardship of civil authority.
1 Peter 2:16 – "Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves."
Leadership Insight
Freedom without submission becomes rebellion. Godly leaders understand that liberty is strongest when anchored to righteousness. Submission to Christ secures freedom from corruption.
SB 1498House 20251x

Weakening Property Rights and Civil Liberties Through Expansion of Asset Forfeiture to Include Cryptocurrency.

Against CEA
This bill expands the state's civil asset forfeiture laws to include digital currencies, non-fungible tokens, and stablecoins under the definition of "contraband" which may be forfeited upon being charge with certain criminal offenses. This bill weakens property rights and civil liberties by increasing the likelihood of abuse of the asset forfeiture system (i.e. "policing for profit"). Individuals who may have been wrongfully accused are forced to undergo a lengthy and expensive legal process to recover their property.
OPPOSE is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, private property is a stewardship entrusted to individuals and families and should not be taken unjustly. Limiting civil asset forfeiture honors biblical principles of justice, restraint, and respect for the rights of landowners.
Genesis 9:1-3 – "Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth. The fear and dread of you will fall on all the beasts of the earth, and on all the birds in the sky, on every creature that moves along the ground, and on all the fish in the sea; they are given into your hands. Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.'"
Leadership Insight
God established human authority over creation, providing both permission and protection to operate without fear. Operational freedom requires environments where businesses can function securely, protected from predatory litigation, theft, and lawlessness. Leaders who defend property rights and rule of law create conditions where enterprises can "be fruitful" without becoming victims of crime or corruption.
SB 1502House 20251x

Protecting Against Higher Property Taxes by Restricting Increases Following Voter-Disapproval.

Against CEA
Under existing law, school district governing bodies may adopt a property tax rate that is higher than the voter-approved rate, if increased spending is necessary due to a natural disaster, without voter approval. This bill prohibits adopting such a higher rate if, for that year, the governing body adopted a higher rate and voters disapproved it. All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, families are better stewards of their resources than the state. Allowing taxpayers to keep more of their income when revenues are strong promotes responsibility, generosity, and respect for the proper limits of government.
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SB 1596House 20251x

Strengthening Second Amendment Rights by Repealing the Prohibition on Short-Barrel Firearms.

Against CEA
This bill repeals the state's prohibition on possessing, manufacturing, or selling short-barrel firearms. James Madison and our nation's other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government.
SUPPORT is the CEA Position, based on:
From a faith-based perspective, laws should be clear, just, and respect the rights of individuals while maintaining order and safety. Clarifying firearm laws to prevent unjust punishment of lawful conduct reflects fairness, responsibility, and proper limits on government power.
Luke 22:36 – "He said to them, 'But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.'"
Leadership Insight
Jesus affirms the right to self-defense. Preparedness is not paranoia - it's stewardship of safety. Leaders who defend the Second Amendment defend the biblical principle that protection is both a right and a responsibility. Security begins with the citizen, not the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins's voting record?

Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX-120) earned a 26% Christian Employers Alliance score for 2025, showing limited alignment with biblical business policy positions. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins voted on 79 of the 110 key bills CEA scored in 2025. Across 2 years rated, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins's lifetime CEA score averages 33%, with 128 votes recorded across 159 scored bills. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins represents the 120th District in the Texas House of Representatives. Highest category scores: Healthcare Freedom (45%), First Freedom (36%), and Operational Freedom (35%).

How aligned is Barbara Gervin-Hawkins with biblical business policy positions?

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins earned a 26% Christian Employers Alliance score in 2025, showing limited alignment with biblical business policy positions.

What is Barbara Gervin-Hawkins's CEA score?

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins has a 26% CEA score for 2025. Across 2 years rated, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins's lifetime average is 33%.

Where does Barbara Gervin-Hawkins serve?

Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX-120) represents the 120th District in the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat.

What issue categories does Barbara Gervin-Hawkins score highest on?

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins's strongest categories on the Christian Employers Alliance scorecard are: Healthcare Freedom (45%), First Freedom (36%), Operational Freedom (35%).

Where can I see Barbara Gervin-Hawkins's full voting record?

View the full list of scored bills, category breakdown, and year-over-year voting record above. Christian Employers Alliance updates this scorecard as new key votes are scored.

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