Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a nationally known progressive lawmaker who formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate this week, is facing new scrutiny over her personal finances and campaign spending after public records revealed an unpaid lien on her Dallas condominium dating back more than a year.
The lien, filed on April 11, 2024, lists a debt of $3,047.79 owed to the Westside Condominium Association, according to records available through the Dallas County Clerk’s Office and reviewed by Fox News Digital. As of Tuesday night, county officials confirmed that no record of a lien release has been filed, indicating that the balance remains unpaid.
The filing states that Crockett “is in default of her duty to pay assessments and has failed and refused and continues to fail and refuse, despite demand upon her, to pay the Association assessments and related charges properly levied against the Property.”
Under Texas law, such a lien establishes a legal claim against the property, meaning the condominium cannot be sold or transferred until the outstanding amount is paid in full.
The revelation comes just as Crockett is stepping onto a larger political stage with her Senate campaign—raising new questions about financial responsibility, personal accountability, and the use of donor funds, particularly as her campaign spending has also drawn attention in recent months.
Details of the Condo and Outstanding Lien
County property records show that Crockett purchased the Dallas condominium in May 2014. The unit is located just north of downtown Dallas, and public voter registration data lists that address as her official residence.
According to real estate listings for Westside Condominiums, the gated complex markets itself as a “refreshing retreat” that blends “comfort and convenience in a secure setting.” The property features a swimming pool, clubhouse, and modern kitchens and bathrooms described as having “spa-like features.”
Homeowners association (HOA) fees for the complex range from $222 to $403 per month, depending on unit size and services. Those fees cover common-area maintenance, water and sewer service, building upkeep, and access to the amenities.
The lien amount—just over $3,000—suggests that multiple monthly payments accumulated over time, raising questions about how long the assessments went unpaid before the association took formal legal action.
As of this week, the lien remains active.
Campaign Spending Draws Additional Attention
The news of the unpaid condo balance comes against the backdrop of Crockett’s Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, which show substantial spending on high-end travel, accommodations, transportation, and security using donor funds.
According to campaign finance reports, nearly $75,000 has been spent this year on hotels, luxury transportation, and security across major cities nationwide—despite Crockett representing Texas’s 30th Congressional District, which is centered in Dallas.
Since January alone, Crockett’s campaign reportedly spent $25,748.87 on luxury hotels and limousine services. Among the most notable hotel expenses listed in the filings:
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The Ritz-Carlton – $4,175.01
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The Luxury Collection – $2,304.79
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The West Hollywood Edition (Los Angeles) – $5,326.52
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The Times Square Edition (New York City) – $1,173.92
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The Cosmopolitan & Aria Resorts (Las Vegas) – over $2,000 combined
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The Edgartown Inn (Martha’s Vineyard) – $2,703.14
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The Coco (Martha’s Vineyard) – $3,160.93
In addition to travel, the campaign has spent nearly $50,000 on private security services during the same period.
The juxtaposition of thousands in unpaid HOA assessments alongside tens of thousands in campaign-funded luxury accommodations has sparked criticism from both political opponents and some observers within Democratic circles.
Strategic Concerns From Within Her Own Party
A longtime Democratic strategist who has worked on national campaigns told Fox News that Crockett’s recent financial headlines could be politically damaging as her statewide campaign begins to take shape.
“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,” the strategist said. “Recent weeks have shown she’s just not ready for primetime.”
The strategist added that while Senate campaigns often face intense scrutiny, Crockett’s situation is especially vulnerable because Texas is a highly competitive political environment, and personal financial controversies can quickly dominate messaging.
Tensions Over Law Enforcement Funding
Crockett’s campaign security expenditures have also drawn attention because of her past public statements supporting the “Defund the Police” movement.
In 2021, while serving in the Texas House of Representatives, Crockett said:
“The Defund movement seeks to actually bring about healing and finally invest in our communities to make them safer, addressing the root causes of crime and by allowing the professionals to do their respective jobs. Defund is about finally being smart on crime. Defund is about lightening the load for our offices of all things they didn’t sign up for. Defund is about finally being fiscally responsible when it comes to policing in this state.”
Critics argue that the nearly $50,000 spent on private security appears inconsistent with those earlier positions. Supporters, however, counter that personal safety concerns for high-profile public officials justify such spending regardless of broader policy views.
Still, the contrast has become a focal point for conservative commentators as well as political rivals.
A Rising National Profile—and Growing Controversies
Crockett has emerged over the past two years as one of the most visible progressive voices in Congress, frequently appearing on cable news and generating viral moments through sharp exchanges in congressional hearings and on social media.
But 2025 has already been a turbulent year for the Texas lawmaker. Most notably, Crockett faced intense criticism after referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” during a public exchange. Abbott, who is paraplegic and uses a wheelchair, condemned the remark as offensive and discriminatory. The comment triggered bipartisan backlash and renewed debate about civility in political discourse.
That controversy, combined with fresh reporting on her finances, has created what some political analysts describe as a difficult opening act for a statewide Senate campaign.
Legal Implications of the Lien
Under Texas law, HOA liens function as powerful collection tools. Once recorded, a lien:
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Prevents the sale or refinancing of the property
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Accrues additional fees, interest, and legal costs over time
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Can lead to foreclosure proceedings in certain cases
While the amount owed—just over $3,000—is relatively modest compared to typical real estate values, the existence of the lien itself carries symbolic weight for a candidate who frequently emphasizes economic justice, consumer protections, and financial accountability in her public messaging.
As of this week, no public statement has been issued from Crockett’s office addressing whether the debt will be immediately resolved.
The Political Optics Problem
Political analysts note that voters often react more strongly to perceived inconsistencies than to raw dollar figures. In this case, the optics of:
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Unpaid housing-related fees
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High-dollar campaign luxury spending
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Heavy private security costs
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And progressive rhetoric on financial responsibility and policing
create a narrative vulnerability that opponents are likely to exploit aggressively in a statewide race.
In Texas, where Senate elections are typically tightly contested and heavily scrutinized, even relatively small financial controversies can be amplified into major campaign issues.
What Comes Next
Crockett’s campaign has not publicly disputed the existence of the lien, nor has it clarified whether the debt will be paid before additional legal steps are taken by the condominium association.
Meanwhile, her FEC filings will continue to be examined closely as the Senate race intensifies, especially as rival campaigns seek to frame her as out of touch with everyday financial realities while benefiting from donor-funded luxury travel.
With months of campaigning ahead and the Texas electorate notoriously skeptical of political elites, how Crockett addresses these concerns could shape public perceptions of her candidacy far beyond a single filing at the county clerk’s office.
Final Assessment
The emergence of an unpaid housing lien alongside reports of high-end campaign travel does not prove wrongdoing. But it does place Jasmine Crockett’s personal financial management under a spotlight at a moment when she is asking voters across Texas to entrust her with a six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
Whether the issue fades quickly or becomes a lasting liability will depend largely on how swiftly and transparently it is resolved—and how effectively her opponents turn financial questions into political narrative.
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