Texas State Rep. Briscoe Cain Launches Campaign for Redrawn 9th Congressional District

State Representative Briscoe Cain, a staunch conservative from Deer Park, has announced his candidacy for Texas’ newly redrawn 9th Congressional District. Filing last week, Cain emerges as a leading contender in what is expected to be a heated Republican primary for the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Al Green. The GOP-driven redistricting has reshaped the district, covering east Harris and Liberty counties, into a Republican-leaning area, setting the stage for a potential flip in the 2026 midterms.

Cain, 40, emphasized his conservative record in a statement: “I’ve fought for your values in Austin as the most conservative legislator. Now, I’m ready to take that battle to Washington, D.C., defending Texas principles on a national stage.” His announcement follows the Texas Legislature’s near-final approval of new congressional maps designed to strengthen Republican control in the U.S. House.

A Steadfast Conservative Record

Since his election to the Texas House in 2016 for District 128, Cain has been a vocal advocate for pro-life policies, Second Amendment rights, and limited government. Despite tensions with House leadership after backing a reform candidate for speaker in 2025, he remains a grassroots conservative favorite. Cain is best known for his role in crafting the Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8), a landmark 2021 law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, around six weeks, with private citizen enforcement. Co-authored with Sen. Bryan Hughes and Rep. Shelby Slawson, the law has saved thousands of lives, according to pro-life groups, and inspired similar legislation nationwide.

Cain’s pro-life advocacy includes high-profile efforts against Planned Parenthood. A supporter of journalist David Daleiden’s investigations into alleged fetal tissue sales, Cain pushed for probes into the organization’s Harris County operations in 2016, though a grand jury cleared Planned Parenthood and indicted Daleiden. In 2022, Cain sent cease-and-desist letters to Texas abortion funds, sparking a defamation lawsuit. In 2025, he helped remove Texas Medical Board Director Robert Bredt over Planned Parenthood ties, reinforcing his commitment to pro-life oversight.

Campaign Platform

On briscoecain.com, Cain outlines his “Faith. Family. Freedom” priorities, including:

- Border Security: Co-authored a $1.5 billion Texas border wall bill and supports state penalties for illegal entry.

- Election Integrity: Led 2021 election security laws and backs the federal SAVE Act. - Economic Growth: Advocates for fewer regulations and protecting key Texas industries like the Houston Ship Channel.

Pro-Life Advocacy: Plans to champion life at the federal level.

Second Amendment: Opposes federal restrictions on Texas gun laws.

Cain’s campaign boasts endorsements from conservative heavyweights, including U.S. Reps. Lance Gooden and Pete Sessions, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, and groups like Texas Right to Life and the National Rifle Association, as listed on his website.

The redrawn TX-09, favoring Republicans by roughly 20 points based on recent election data, has drawn interest from candidates like Alexandra del Moral Mealer, a veteran and former Harris County Judge candidate. Cain filed his candidacy with the FEC on August 21, 2025. While Rep. Al Green has decried the redistricting as gerrymandering, with lawsuits pending from groups like LULAC, the district’s new boundaries make it a prime Republican target.

Cain calls on supporters to donate at briscoecain.com and sign up for campaign updates to help “send a conservative fighter to Congress.”

With a proven record on issues like the Heartbeat Act and a platform centered on border security, election integrity, and pro-life values, Cain aims to energize GOP primary voters. His campaign is poised to leverage his conservative credentials in a district now favoring Republicans.