Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Texas
Votes with Democrats
61%
on 948 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 90%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 2,143 of 2,165 roll calls · Senate median 100%
Their bills that became law
90 of 190
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 76
Roll calls on record
2,165
89th Legislature Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 89th Legislature Regular Session.
How César Blanco votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where César Blanco sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. César Blanco is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
367 of 948 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB40 · Relating to the business court.
Senate adopts conference committee report · 2025-06-01 · Passed 24–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB493 · Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
Senate adopts conference committee report · 2025-06-01 · Passed 23–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB40 · Relating to the business court.
Senate adopts conference committee report · 2025-06-01 · Passed 24–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
SR713 · Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 40.
Read & adopted · 2025-06-01 · Passed 24–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB493 · Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
Senate adopts conference committee report · 2025-06-01 · Passed 23–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB40 · Relating to the business court.
Senate adopts conference committee report · 2025-06-01 · Passed 24–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB13 · Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Senate adopts conference committee report · 2025-05-31 · Passed 23–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB5246 · Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Senate adopts conference committee report · 2025-05-31 · Passed 21–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
SR715 · Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5246.
Read & adopted · 2025-05-31 · Passed 20–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB13 · Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Rules suspended · 2025-05-31 · Passed 23–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB2695 · Relating to an education program to enable certain students to practice medicine in certain rural counties and to physician delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses, including in certain rural counties.
Three day rule suspended · 2025-05-01 · Failed 0–1
SB19 · Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.
FA5 Nichols · 2025-03-19 · Passed 15–13
SB715 · Relating to reliability requirements for certain electric generation facilities.
Vote recorded in Journal · 2025-05-08 · Passed 17–14
HJR98 · Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Adopted · 2025-05-08 · Passed 17–14
SB1263 · Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.
Read 3rd time · 2025-05-08 · Passed 17–14
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Robert NicholsRepublican · District 3 · 1,613 shared contested votes
64%
Angela PaxtonRepublican · District 8 · 1,615 shared contested votes
64%
Pete FloresRepublican · District 24 · 1,615 shared contested votes
64%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (22 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills César Blanco was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced190
Out of committee107
Passed one chamber100
Passed both chambers90
Became law90
Never left committee83
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 76 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Resolutions 52Education 22Resolutions–Congratulatory & Honorary 17Resolutions–Official Designations 16County Government 15Resolutions–Official Designations–Special Dates 15
Urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to maintain the Tomato Suspension Agreement.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-22
Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-22
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth appointments with an originating site or distant site located outside this state.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-22
Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term length grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term lengths and grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to a limitation on civil liability of business entities in connection with a breach of system security.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB2753 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB40 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the business court. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB268 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2885 · 2025-06-01
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB493 · 2025-06-01
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1637 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB2972 · 2025-06-01
Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2885 · 2025-06-01
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SR708 · 2025-06-01
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. No. 2972. (Read & adopted)
SR713 · 2025-06-01
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 40. (Read & adopted)
SB2972 · 2025-06-01
Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2753 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB40 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the business court. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB268 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2885 · 2025-06-01
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB493 · 2025-06-01
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2972 · 2025-06-01
Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB40 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the business court. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB3059 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. (Rules suspended)
SB2337 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3556 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB5246 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1405 · 2025-05-31
Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services. (Rules suspended)
HB3909 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2017 · 2025-05-31
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. (Rules suspended)
SB13 · 2025-05-31
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials. (Rules suspended)
SB37 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB8 · 2025-05-31
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements. (Rules suspended)
SB8 · 2025-05-31
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3595 · 2025-05-31
Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB12 · 2025-05-31
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2373 · 2025-05-31
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SR715 · 2025-05-31
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5246. (Read & adopted)
SR703 · 2025-05-31
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2308. (Read & adopted)
SR687 · 2025-05-31
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3556. (Read & adopted)
HB3556 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB5246 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3909 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB12 · 2025-05-31
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2337 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2373 · 2025-05-31
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB13 · 2025-05-31
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB37 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3595 · 2025-05-31
Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2308 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2337 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2017 · 2025-05-31
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB3059 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1506 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB17 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SJR27 · 2025-05-30
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's recommendations, and the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB21 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the purpose of investing in cryptocurrency and the investment authority of the comptroller of public accounts over the reserve and certain other state funds. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1362 · 2025-05-30
Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB905 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB710 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB509 · 2025-05-30
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB510 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB2155 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 2165 total roll-call votes this session).
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