Getting attention online and successfully passing a policy agenda don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand.

Jasmine Crockett’s ascent within the Democratic Party has been fueled by visibility rather than legislative achievement, according to reporting that examines her record in both the Texas Legislature and Congress. While the Dallas-area representative has introduced dozens of bills focused on progressive priorities, none of the legislation for which she was the primary author has become law — either during her time in the Republican-dominated Texas House or in the U.S. Congress. Reporting by The Texas Tribune notes, “In her first session, she filed more House bills than any other first-timer, she says. Of those of which she was the main author, none became law.”

Known for viral confrontations, social-media engagement, and headline-grabbing insults aimed at Republicans, Crockett has built a national profile as an aggressive anti-Trump communicator. That visibility has earned her keynote speaking slots and cable-news appearances, even as her legislative résumé remains thin.

Crockett’s inability to convert prominence into institutional influence was underscored by her recent bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Despite heavy campaigning and a message centered on her communication skills, Crockett finished last among the candidates, winning only six votes from Democratic leadership. The loss highlighted concerns among colleagues that her rhetorical style and limited record of coalition-building have hampered her effectiveness within the party.