Texas Gun Sense does not endorse nor oppose any candidates. This tool is intended to educate voters on legislators’ records regarding gun violence prevention and promote accountability. It’s important to note that due to political gridlock and the gun lobby’s influence, bills loosening gun regulations receive more hearings and votes than gun safety bills, which limits these scores from fully capturing a lawmaker’s stance on the issue. The vote tracker only evaluates incumbent lawmakers on some recorded legislative votes and activities. The vote tracker does not otherwise evaluate incumbent lawmakers’ performance in and qualifications for office.