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| '''Briscoe Rowell Cain, III''' (born 1984),<ref name=intelius>{{cite web|url=https://www.intelius.com/search/people/Briscoe-R-Cain/Deer%20park-TX|title=Briscoe R. Cain of Deer Park, Texas|publisher=intelius.com|accessdate=April 10, 2017}}</ref> is a ]-area ] who is a ] member of the ] for District 128 in ], ]. He unseated seven-term Representative ] of ] by twenty-three votes in his party's ] held on May 24, 2016. | |||
| '''Briscoe Cain''' is an American politician. He is a Republican member of the ], representing the 128th District. In the 2016 Republican primary election, Cain defeated incumbent ] by 23 votes. In the general election, Cain defeated Libertarian candidate Ken Lowder.<ref>{{cite news|title=Texas 128th District State House Results: Briscoe Cain Wins|url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/texas-state-house-district-128|accessdate=12 January 2017|publisher=The New York Times|date=December 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Hollis|first1=Matt|title=District 128’s new rep ready for duty|url=http://baytownsun.com/news/article_d82519d2-d5a8-11e6-938a-435aaddc954b.html|accessdate=12 January 2017|publisher=The Baytown Sun|date=January 8, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Svitek|first1=Patrick|title=Challenger's Win Over Rep. Wayne Smith Stands After Recount|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2016/06/03/briscoe-cain-victory-stands-after-hd128-recount/|accessdate=12 January 2017|publisher=The Texas Tribune|date=June 3, 2016}}</ref> | |||
| ==Background== | |||
| ⚫ | In 2017, Cain obtained House passage of an appropriations bill amendment which prohibits elective ] for Texas convicts, including ]s and sex-change operations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crtxnews.com/texas-house-refuses-vote-swanson-amendment-no-men-womens-bathrooms/?newsletter_uid=2687&newsletter_date=04%2F08%2F17|title=Texas House Refuses to Vote on Swanson Amendment: "No Men in Women's Bathrooms!"|publisher=crtnews.com|date=April 7, 2016|accessdate=April 8, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| Cain's grandfather, Briscoe Cain, Sr. (1931-2011), was a ] of ] in ] in ] and a resident of ], Texas, at the time of his death.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mccauleyfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1086189&fh_id=13664|title=Briscoe Rowell Cain|publisher=McCauley Funeral Home|location=], ]|date=February 2011|accessdate=June 5, 2016}}</ref> His parents are Briscoe, Jr., and Melissa E. Cain of ] in Harris County. In July 2011, Cain wed the former Bergundi Dleis Walker;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/pasadena/living/marriage-licenses-july-to-july/article_8f1790a7-11f3-5a78-bfde-0efd0e6dc9bc.html|title=Marriage Licenses, July 25-29, 2011|publisher=yourhoustonnews.com|accessdate=June 5, 2016}}</ref> they reside with their three children in Deer Park. | |||
| Cain graduated from ], the ],<ref name=intelius/> and the ], also in Houston. In law school, he was a founder of the first ] law student organization in Texas and the president of the campus ].<ref name=cainlawfirm/> | |||
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| Now in solo private practice, Cain is a former legal associate of two Houston-area ] political figures, the retired Judge ]<ref name=cainlawfirm>{{cite web|url=http://thecainlawfirm.com/about/|title=Briscoe R. Cain, III|publisher=The Cain Law Firm|accessdate=June 5, 2016}}</ref> and ], the former chairman of the Republican Party in Harris County. Some of Cain's advertising signs cited him as the "Conservative Outsider" in the race.<ref name=facebook/> | |||
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| Cain worked prior to 2014 for current Texas State District Judge John Schmude. When the Smith camp raised concerns that Cain is a personal injury trial lawyer, Judge Schmude, who is forbidden by law from endorsing candidates, issued a clarification: " took over most of my active caseload, which almost entirely centered on family law matters. Based on my personal experience and to the best of my knowledge in working with Briscoe, I can confidently say that Briscoe is not and never has been a personal injury trial lawyer. ... My firm focused primarily on family law and, to a lesser extent, various probate and constitutional law matters."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://briscoecain.com/cain-not-personal-injury-lawyer/|title=The following is a statement by State District Judge, John Schmude, regarding the allegations that Briscoe Cain is a personal injury trial lawyer ...|publisher=briscoecain.com|accessdate=June 5, 2016}}</ref> | |||
| Cain polled 3,045 votes (50.2 percent) to Smith's 3,022 (49.8 percent).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist233_state.htm|title=Election Returns|date=May 24, 2016|publisher=]|accessdate=June 5, 2016}}</ref> In the second round of balloting, Cain picked up the support of a third primary candidate, Melody McDaniel. Though Smith sought a ], he failed to overturn Cain's lead.<ref name=facebook>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BriscoeCain/|title=Briscoe Cain|publisher=]|accessdate=June 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Svitek|first1=Patrick|title=Challenger's Win Over Rep. Wayne Smith Stands After Recount|url=https://www.texastribune.org/2016/06/03/briscoe-cain-victory-stands-after-hd128-recount/|accessdate=12 January 2017|publisher='']''|date=June 3, 2016}}</ref> Cain ran in the November 8 ] without ] opposition, but<ref name=yourhouston/> However, a ] candidate, Ken Lowder, unsuccessfully contested Cain's election.<ref>{{cite news|title=Texas 128th District State House Results: Briscoe Cain Wins|url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/texas-state-house-district-128|accessdate=12 January 2017|publisher='']''|date=December 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Hollis|first1=Matt|title=District 128’s new rep ready for duty|url=http://baytownsun.com/news/article_d82519d2-d5a8-11e6-938a-435aaddc954b.html|accessdate=12 January 2017|publisher='']''|date=January 8, 2017}}</ref> | |||
| An issue in the campaign was the potential for placing ]s ion the ] spanning the ]. Cain claimed that an online petition opposing tolls was a “preventative measure” because, “Smith’s work history and legislative record on transportation gives Texans plenty to be concerned about.”<ref name=yourhouston>{{cite web|url=http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/pasadena/news/cain-smith-head-to-run-off-election-in-district/article_92100419-96af-5dee-b4cc-8648fb7bd3f0.html|title=Cain, Smith head to run-off election in District 128|publisher=yourhoustonnews.com|author=Stacey Glaesmann|date=March 4, 2016|accessdate=June 5, 2016}}</ref> Bob Leiper, a former ] in Baytown, leaped to Smith's defense in a "Letter to the Editor" of the '']'': I was astounded by Briscoe Cain‘s claim that Rep. Wayne Smith is somehow trying to make the Hartman Bridge a toll bridge. As an attorney you would think he would seek the truth before making such a wild claim and blaming it on one of the best friends and advocate Baytown ever had in ].<ref name=yourhouston/> | |||
| In 2016, Cain was lead attorney for a group of law enforcement personnel whose ] study was forbidden by the City of ], Texas. Earlier, he represented pastors in Houston whose ] rights were restricted by former ] ]. Because of Cain's stance on religious freedom issues he won the backing of the ], Texas Values Action. Jonathan Saenz, the president of TVA, termed Cain "a proven leader for religious freedom, marriage, and life unwavering commitment to fighting for faith, family, and freedom ..."<ref>"Briscoe Cain gets another endorsement in Texas House Districe 128 race", ''Big Jolly Politics'', January 4, 2016.</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | In 2017, Cain obtained House passage of an appropriations bill amendment which prohibits elective ] for Texas convicts, including ]s and sex-change operations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crtxnews.com/texas-house-refuses-vote-swanson-amendment-no-men-womens-bathrooms/?newsletter_uid=2687&newsletter_date=04%2F08%2F17|title=Texas House Refuses to Vote on Swanson Amendment: "No Men in Women's Bathrooms!"|publisher=crtnews.com|date=April 7, 2016|accessdate=April |
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Revision as of 21:27, 11 April 2017
| Briscoe Cain | |
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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.
