Dawn Buckingham

This bill would make Texas a "second amendment sanctuary" by prohibiting the enforcement of any federal law, regulation, or rule pertaining to firearms that does not already exist under Texas law. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 24, 2021 by a vote of 17-13 and the bill was later signed into law.

This bill strengthens election integrity by helping ensure outside donors do not influence the administration of elections. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 25, 2021 by a vote of 18-13 and the bill was later signed into law.

This bill expands cronyism by forcing taxpayers to subsidize a spacecraft observation facility in Cameron County. ACU opposed this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 13, 2021 by a vote of 28-2. (The bill failed to advance in the House.)

This bill interferes with local school district operations and drives up taxpayer costs by prohibiting a pre-k class size from exceeding 22 students. ACU opposed this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 12, 2021 by a vote of 24-6 and the bill was later signed into law.

This bill strengthens 2nd Amendment rights by establishing "constitutional carry" (permitless carry) in Texas. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 18-13 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill helps promote safe and sanitary conditions in communities by prohibiting camping on most public property except designated campgrounds. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 20, 2021 by a vote of 27-4 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill protects individuals from receiving jail time for disobeying mandates imposed concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 4, 2021 by a vote of 19-11. (The bill failed to advance in the House.)

This bill drives up car insurance costs by restricting the ability of consumers to select the policies which best suit their needs. ACU opposed this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 26-5. (The bill failed to advance in the House.)

This bill strengthens individual liberties by permitting beer and wine to now be sold at 10 am on Sundays. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 22, 2021 by a vote of 26-4 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill helps protect 2nd Amendment rights by declaring the governor nor any local government official may regulate or restrict the transportation or use of firearms during a declared state of disaster. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 24, 2021 by a vote of 23-7, and the bill was later signed into law.

This bill helps provide consumers with low-cost health care alternatives by permitting more employers to enter into "association health plans" exempt from Obamacare mandates. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 14, 2021 by a vote of 20-10. (The bill failed to advance in the House.)

This bill helps to better protect taxpayers by further capping state spending and requiring a 3/5th vote of both chambers to "bust the cap". ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 13, 2021 by a vote of 19-12 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill prohibits sex change procedures for minors. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 18, 2021 by a vote of 18-13. (The bill failed to advance in the House.)

This bill protects the lives of unborn children by banning abortion, enforceable in the event Roe v. Wade is overturned. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 25, 2021 by a vote of 19-12 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill helps protect the energy, manufacturing, and other industries from excessive regulations governing greenhouse gas emissions. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 21, 2021 by a vote of 20-11. (The bill failed to advance in the House.)

This bill strengthens national security by authorizing the Governor to enter into an interstate compact with other states to strengthen border security. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on May 12, 2021 by a vote of 17-13. (The bill failed to advance in the House.)

This bill responsibly deregulates the alcoholic beverage industry by allowing retail licensees to sell beer and mixed drinks for curbside pickup and delivery. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 28, 2021 by a vote of 30-1 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill drives up health insurance premiums through a new price control on insulin drug insurance copayments. ACU opposed this bill. The Senate passed the bill on March 25, 2021 by a vote of 27-3 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill strengthens property rights by increasing accountability of entities that utilize eminent domain. ACU supported this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 20, 2021 by a vote of 27-4 and the bill was signed into law.

This bill expands cronyism by providing subsidies to select music venues and festivals favored by government. ACU opposed this bill. The Senate passed the bill on April 26, 2021 by a vote of 22-9 and the bill was later signed into law.