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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 128th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Wayne Smith |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Houston–Downtown South Texas College of Law |
Occupation | Attorney |
Website | https://www.briscoecain.com |
Briscoe Cain is an American politician. He is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 128th District. In the 2016 Republican primary election, Cain defeated incumbent Wayne Smith by 23 votes. In the general election, Cain defeated Libertarian candidate Ken Lowder.
In 2017, Cain obtained House passage of an appropriations bill amendment which prohibits elective surgery for Texas convicts, including abortions and sex-change operations.
References
- "Texas 128th District State House Results: Briscoe Cain Wins". The New York Times. December 13, 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- Hollis, Matt (January 8, 2017). "District 128's new rep ready for duty". The Baytown Sun. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- Svitek, Patrick (June 3, 2016). "Challenger's Win Over Rep. Wayne Smith Stands After Recount". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- "Texas House Refuses to Vote on Swanson Amendment: "No Men in Women's Bathrooms!"". crtnews.com. April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2017.