With early voting underway and the May 26 runoff approaching, Texas Gun Rights is warning that the fight for the Second Amendment in Texas is entering a critical window — and most voters are being fed half the story.
The political establishment is flooding key races with polished mail pieces and vague “pro-gun” messaging designed to blur the lines between real fighters and political pretenders.
And in a low-turnout runoff, that strategy works — unless it’s exposed in time.
“They’re Hoping Gun Owners Don’t Look Too Closely”
Texas Gun Rights President Chris McNutt says what’s happening right now is deliberate.
“The establishment is counting on confusion. They’re hoping gun owners don’t look too closely at these candidates’ records until after the votes are cast.”
“Because if voters actually knew who stood with them and who has a history of cutting deals, a lot of these races wouldn’t even be close.”
That’s why TXGR has been ramping up its voter education efforts across the state.
Even the Houston Chronicle — no ally of the Second Amendment — acknowledged that Texas Gun Rights has been driving the pressure campaign exposing John Cornyn’s record on gun rights.
Clear Fighters, If Voters See Them
The contrast in these races is real, but only if voters hear about it before casting a ballot.
Candidates like Congressman Chip Roy have built a national reputation as unapologetic defenders of the Second Amendment.
“Chip Roy doesn’t just vote the right way, he leads,” McNutt said. “He’s one of the few in Washington actually pushing to roll back gun control instead of managing it.”
In the Texas House, Briscoe Cain has been at the center of major pro-gun victories.
“Briscoe Cain helped make Texas a Constitutional Carry state and led the charge to stop red flag gun confiscation laws,” McNutt said. “That’s what real leadership looks like.”
And grassroots leaders like Bo French are drawing increasing support from gun owners tired of establishment politics.
“Bo French represents the kind of no-compromise mindset that’s driving this movement,” McNutt said. “He’s not trying to play both sides, and gun owners respect that.”
All three candidates — Roy, Cain, and French — have been endorsed by Texas Gun Rights PAC, along with Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate runoff.
Cornyn’s Record Still Looms Large
While TXGR says the focus is on educating voters about all candidates, Senator John Cornyn’s record continues to be a central issue.
“John Cornyn has spent years helping the gun confiscation agenda move forward in Washington, then trying to talk his way out of it back home,” McNutt said.
“And now after more than $100 million spent trying to save his career, Texas is closer to losing this seat than it should ever be.”
TXGR argues that Cornyn’s actions have not only divided Republican voters, but created an opening that Democrats are already working to exploit.
A Race That Will Be Decided Now
With early voting underway, TXGR says the outcome of these races will be determined in the coming days.
Because in runoff elections, turnout is low and timelines are short.
“Whoever defines these candidates right now is going to win,” McNutt said. “And if gun owners don’t get the truth before they vote, they won’t get another chance.”
That’s why Texas Gun Rights says it is pushing aggressively to reach as many voters as possible before the May 26 deadline.
Because once ballots are cast, the opportunity is gone.
Chip in now to help Texas Gun Rights expose weak candidates, support proven fighters, and defend the Second Amendment without compromise before it’s too late.
