Texas Congresswoman Dodges HOA Dues, Eyes Senate Amid Luxury Splurges

Paul Riverbank, 12/5/2025Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s unpaid HOA dues and lavish spending cloud her Senate aspirations.

A lien filed in April makes the situation unmistakable — legalese and all: Crockett, it states, “has failed and refused and continues to fail and refuse, despite demand upon her, to pay” what’s owed. It’s more than a scolding letter. Until that debt vanishes, the lien sits on her property, blocking any sale or transfer outright. A practical headache, to put it gently.

Now, for most people, ignoring a bill this size would bring swift consequences — maybe even a frantic call or two to a parent. For Crockett, though, whose salary as a member of Congress sits firmly at $174,000 a year, critics have noticed the disconnect. The average Texan? They make close to $53,000 a year, so the missed payments — which, depending on the month, range between $222 and $403 — are not an abstract figure to most voters.

Local headlines didn’t mince words: if you make nearly $175,000 a year, why not pay a few hundred bucks a month on time? It’s a question that caught fire, especially given the lawmaker’s quick ascent on the national stage.

As uncomfortable as those financial details may be, the HOA saga isn’t the only storyline drawing attention. Crockett’s campaign filings are also raising eyebrows. Reports show nearly $75,000 spent this year on travel and security — and not just your average budget motel or ride-share bill, either. More than $25,000 was shelled out for high-end hotels and limousine service, with names like the Ritz-Carlton and Martha’s Vineyard cropping up in the itemized statements. Another $50,000 covered what was labeled “security expenses.” For a campaign, those are not trivial sums.

It’s an awkward contrast: a rising political star with a sharp social media presence and a knack for making national news, now facing basic questions about her personal and professional judgment. The Dallas Democrat isn’t shying away from the spotlight. Far from it. In fact, she’s openly mulling a run for Senate. Crockett herself won’t confirm her final decision — not yet, at least — but she says she’s had “conversations” with other contenders, looked at polling data, and is plotting a “special announcement” right ahead of the state’s election filing deadline.

Her read on the prospects? She told CBS News she’ll only move forward if she believes there’s a genuine path to victory — one that means “expanding the electorate and attracting new voters.” That’s a real if.

If you sift through the polling, the results are a mixed bag. In the Democratic primary, numbers edge in her favor: one poll shows Crockett with a noticeable lead, sitting at 31 percent, leaving other hopefuls behind. Flip to the general election, however, and it’s a different story — she trails the expected Republican nominee.

That hasn’t stopped whispers around Austin. One Democratic lawmaker, keeping their name out of print, put it this way: “From the polling I've seen, she’ll be in the driver’s seat if she jumps in…the feeling’s changed a lot from earlier in the year.” Others are more blunt — a party strategist, asked by Fox News Digital, was unwavering: “The more we learn about Jasmine Crockett, the more clear it is that she’s the worst possible candidate to run for Senate in Texas. Recent weeks have shown she’s just not ready for primetime.”

It’s worth noting Crockett’s most vocal critics aren’t limited to Republican circles. There’s real skepticism — not just about her viability statewide, but about the baggage she brings with her. Concerns about the optics of unpaid bills and lavish campaign expenses aren’t easily waved away. The timing couldn’t be more delicate as she eyes an even bigger stage.

For Crockett, both her appeal and her vulnerabilities are laid bare for all to see. She voices the frustrations of the Democratic base, relishes high-profile clashes in Congress, and isn’t afraid to take the gloves off online. But the growing pile of unanswered questions — from condo liens to luxury campaign stops — now dangles over her political ambitions. How Crockett responds, or fails to, in the months ahead will loom large. And in Texas politics, where every misstep draws fresh scrutiny, the next chapter in her career is anything but guaranteed.

It’s one thing to lose track of a stray bill – quite another when a $3,000 tab lands a sitting member of Congress in the crosshairs. But that’s exactly where Rep. Jasmine Crockett finds herself. Dallas County property records lay it bare: Crockett, who represents a sizeable swath of Dallas in Washington, is over a year late paying homeowners association dues on her upscale Dallas condo. As of this past week, the Westside Condominium Association says the running total is just over $3,000 and counting, and there’s little sign she plans to settle up soon.A lien filed in April makes the situation unmistakable — legalese and all: Crockett, it states, “has failed and refused and continues to fail and refuse, despite demand upon her, to pay” what’s owed. It’s more than a scolding letter. Until that debt vanishes, the lien sits on her property, blocking any sale or transfer outright. A practical headache, to put it gently.Now, for most people, ignoring a bill this size would bring swift consequences — maybe even a frantic call or two to a parent. For Crockett, though, whose salary as a member of Congress sits firmly at $174,000 a year, critics have noticed the disconnect. The average Texan? They make close to $53,000 a year, so the missed payments — which, depending on the month, range between $222 and $403 — are not an abstract figure to most voters.Local headlines didn’t mince words: if you make nearly $175,000 a year, why not pay a few hundred bucks a month on time? It’s a question that caught fire, especially given the lawmaker’s quick ascent on the national stage.As uncomfortable as those financial details may be, the HOA saga isn’t the only storyline drawing attention. Crockett’s campaign filings are also raising eyebrows. Reports show nearly $75,000 spent this year on travel and security — and not just your average budget motel or ride-share bill, either. More than $25,000 was shelled out for high-end hotels and limousine service, with names like the Ritz-Carlton and Martha’s Vineyard cropping up in the itemized statements. Another $50,000 covered what was labeled “security expenses.” For a campaign, those are not trivial sums.It’s an awkward contrast: a rising political star with a sharp social media presence and a knack for making national news, now facing basic questions about her personal and professional judgment. The Dallas Democrat isn’t shying away from the spotlight. Far from it. In fact, she’s openly mulling a run for Senate. Crockett herself won’t confirm her final decision — not yet, at least — but she says she’s had “conversations” with other contenders, looked at polling data, and is plotting a “special announcement” right ahead of the state’s election filing deadline.Her read on the prospects? She told CBS News she’ll only move forward if she believes there’s a genuine path to victory — one that means “expanding the electorate and attracting new voters.” That’s a real if.If you sift through the polling, the results are a mixed bag. In the Democratic primary, numbers edge in her favor: one poll shows Crockett with a noticeable lead, sitting at 31 percent, leaving other hopefuls behind. Flip to the general election, however, and it’s a different story — she trails the expected Republican nominee.That hasn’t stopped whispers around Austin. One Democratic lawmaker, keeping their name out of print, put it this way: “From the polling I've seen, she’ll be in the driver’s seat if she jumps in…the feeling’s changed a lot from earlier in the year.” Others are more blunt — a party strategist, asked by Fox News Digital, was unwavering: “The more we learn about Jasmine Crockett, the more clear it is that she’s the worst possible candidate to run for Senate in Texas. Recent weeks have shown she’s just not ready for primetime.”It’s worth noting Crockett’s most vocal critics aren’t limited to Republican circles. There’s real skepticism — not just about her viability statewide, but about the baggage she brings with her. Concerns about the optics of unpaid bills and lavish campaign expenses aren’t easily waved away. The timing couldn’t be more delicate as she eyes an even bigger stage.For Crockett, both her appeal and her vulnerabilities are laid bare for all to see. She voices the frustrations of the Democratic base, relishes high-profile clashes in Congress, and isn’t afraid to take the gloves off online. But the growing pile of unanswered questions — from condo liens to luxury campaign stops — now dangles over her political ambitions. How Crockett responds, or fails to, in the months ahead will loom large. And in Texas politics, where every misstep draws fresh scrutiny, the next chapter in her career is anything but guaranteed.