Briscoe Cain
Sourced recordU.S. House - TX District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Profile Snapshot
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Briscoe Rowell Cain III is an American attorney and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 128 since 2017. Cain was a candidate for Texas's 9th congressional district in the May, 2026 Republican primary runoff. He was defeated by investment banker Alex Mealer. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - TX District 09
District
Congressional District 9
Party
REPUBLICAN
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Support for Law Enforcement
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
13/14 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 13 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialBriscoe Cain is a candidate for U.S. House - TX District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedRaised $621,309.47 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain - KSAT
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain - The Texas Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alex Mealer beats Briscoe Cain in Republican runoff for Texas' District 9 - FOX 26 Houston
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alex Mealer beats Briscoe Cain for GOP nomination in new 9th Congressional District - Houston Public Media
- VerifiedNews coverage: He's homegrown. Briscoe Cain for U.S. House District 9 in Republican primary runoff | Endorsement - Houston Chronicle
- VerifiedNews coverage: In tense Houston runoff, state Rep. Briscoe Cain says his record will lead him over Trump-endorsed Alex Mealer - Spectrum News
- VerifiedNews coverage: TX-09 GOP primary runoff: Alex Mealer vs. Briscoe Cain - The Texas Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: State Rep. Briscoe Cain Challenges 'Obscene' Books in Deer Park ISD Libraries - thetexan.news
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alex Mealer, Texas Rep. Briscoe Cain Head to GOP Runoff for Houston-Area Congressional District - thetexan.news
- VerifiedNews coverage: Alex Mealer and Briscoe Cain headed to runoff in Republican primary for new TX-9 - Houston Public Media
- VerifiedNews coverage: The Ballad of Briscoe Cain, the MAGA Legislator Whose Dreams Were Squashed by Trump - Texas Monthly
- VerifiedNews coverage: High-profile endorsements help Alex Mealer, Briscoe Cain lead crowded GOP primary field in redrawn TX-9 - Houston Public Media
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Bills & Legislative Work
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Public Statements
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News They Are In
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Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain - KSAT
0.82KSAT · 2026-05-27
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Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain - The Texas Tribune
0.82The Texas Tribune · 2026-05-26
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Alex Mealer beats Briscoe Cain in Republican runoff for Texas' District 9 - FOX 26 Houston
0.82FOX 26 Houston · 2026-05-26
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Alex Mealer beats Briscoe Cain for GOP nomination in new 9th Congressional District - Houston Public Media
0.82Houston Public Media · 2026-05-26
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He's homegrown. Briscoe Cain for U.S. House District 9 in Republican primary runoff | Endorsement - Houston Chronicle
0.82Houston Chronicle · 2026-05-15
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In tense Houston runoff, state Rep. Briscoe Cain says his record will lead him over Trump-endorsed Alex Mealer - Spectrum News
1.00Spectrum News · 2026-05-12
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TX-09 GOP primary runoff: Alex Mealer vs. Briscoe Cain - The Texas Tribune
0.82The Texas Tribune · 2026-05-05
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State Rep. Briscoe Cain Challenges 'Obscene' Books in Deer Park ISD Libraries - thetexan.news
1.00thetexan.news · 2026-04-27
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Alex Mealer, Texas Rep. Briscoe Cain Head to GOP Runoff for Houston-Area Congressional District - thetexan.news
0.82thetexan.news · 2026-03-04
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Alex Mealer and Briscoe Cain headed to runoff in Republican primary for new TX-9 - Houston Public Media
0.82Houston Public Media · 2026-03-03
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The Ballad of Briscoe Cain, the MAGA Legislator Whose Dreams Were Squashed by Trump - Texas Monthly
0.82Texas Monthly · 2026-02-27
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High-profile endorsements help Alex Mealer, Briscoe Cain lead crowded GOP primary field in redrawn TX-9 - Houston Public Media
0.82Houston Public Media · 2026-02-17
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Promise Tracker
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