Texas Scorecard

Austin Mayor Sides with San Antonio’s Discriminatory Leader

Mayor Adler sent an email soliciting donations for San Antonio’s mayor, who recently discriminated against Chick-fil-A for their religious beliefs.

By Jacob Asmussen | 2 days ago

Amarillo ISD Begins School Renaming Process

Trustees vote unanimously to initiate possible renaming process for Lee Elementary School.

By Thomas Warren | 2 days ago

Texas House Kills Policy Supported By 88% of Texans

Lawmakers chose to continue the deeply unpopular practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying, siding with local governments and lobbyists over the vast majority of Texans.

By Erin Anderson | 2 days ago

Voter Fraud Alleged in Fort Worth Race

Fort Worth City Council candidate Chris Nettles claims voter fraud in May 4 election and seeks to contest the results.

By Robert Montoya | 2 days ago

Leander Fires City Manager, Heads in “New Direction”

The city council, fresh with newly elected members, is already giving citizens the change they voted for.

By Jacob Asmussen | 3 days ago

Why Was Fort Worth’s Chief of Police Fired?

Allegations of poor leadership, lack of computer security, and cover-ups gather over recent firing of Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald.

By Robert Montoya | 3 days ago

Compromise Announced on School Spending and Property Tax Relief

Texas’ “Big Three” statewide leaders announced Thursday a compromise deal to increase taxpayers’ property tax relief to roughly half of the state’s $10 billion surplus.

By Brandon Waltens, Destin Sensky | 3 days ago

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Texas Craft Brewers Could Soon Sell Beer-To-Go

"For the first time in Texas, you will be able to take a little bit of your favorite craft beer home to share with friends.”

By Brandon Waltens

After Killing Ban, House Approves Disclosure on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

The move comes after the Texas House voted down a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying 58-85.

By Brandon Waltens

ELECTION UPDATE: Cedar Park’s Wild Race is Finally Over

A recount finally decided the unusual—and important—city council election.

By Jacob Asmussen

Amarillo City Council Votes to Expand Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection

New ordinance requires that bed-and-breakfast locations, as well as short-term rentals, collect local hotel occupancy taxes.

By Thomas Warren

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Mayor Charged with Voter Fraud Faces Recall Election

By Erin Anderson

Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina, arrested last month on charges of running an organized illegal voting scheme to get elected, may face voters again in a recall election.

Overwhelming Majority of GOP Legislative Priorities Officially Dead

By Cary Cheshire

It has not been a good session for the Republican Party of Texas’ legislative priorities.

Amarillo ISD School Board Vice President Resigns

By Thomas Warren

Blanchard leaves school board as community anticipates replacement process.

Controversial “Mental Health” Legislation Killed in Texas House, Resurrected Hours Later

By Brandon Waltens

A point of order by State Rep. Jonathan Stickland seemingly ended debate on the controversial issue before being tacked onto another bill.

Report Cards Are Coming Soon

By Cary Cheshire

It’s not looking like very many lawmakers will earn a rating worth putting on the refrigerator.

Climate Change Policies Clean Taxpayers’ Wallets

By Robert Montoya

Climate change policies being pushed in Texas and the U.S. have done little to help the environment and much to hurt working people.

Senate Sends Ban on Income Tax to November Ballot

By Destin Sensky

Voters will now have the option to vote for a ban on the state taxing income on the November ballot.

Texas House Lawmakers Vote Down Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban

By Brandon Waltens

Despite Middleton’s decision to compromise with establishment lawmakers and weaken the bill to try and keep it alive, the bill was still rejected.

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