Texas Scorecard

Patient Advocates Say Some Care Facilities Won’t Comply With Newly Passed Visitation Requirements

Texans passed a constitutional amendment to always allow an essential caregiver into facilities to visit their loved ones, but some care facilities are still not compliant.

By Sydnie Henry | December 1, 2021

New Potter County Commissioner Appointed

Robert Ruiz selected to serve as new county commissioner in Amarillo ahead of 2022 election.

By Thomas Warren | December 1, 2021

Texas Senate Races Taking Shape

Part 2 of a three-part series: With less than two weeks left before the candidate filing deadline, those vying for the Texas Senate find themselves in crowded electoral fields.

By Jeramy Kitchen | December 1, 2021

Waller ISD Parents Refuse to Relinquish Their Children to an Unchecked School System

“We can inspire people to step up and take action and stop being homebodies and letting things run out of control.”

By Sydnie Henry | December 1, 2021

State Sen. Larry Taylor Decides Not to Run for Re-election Amid State Rep. Mayes Middleton Vying for the Position

His announcement makes him the fifth state senator who will not be returning and the 30th state lawmaker not seeking re-election to their current position overall.

By Jeramy Kitchen | November 30, 2021

Haynes: Public Schools Practice Medicine Without a License

Many parents are unaware that their children are being mentally assessed, with the personal data stored permanently and shared with third parties.

By Carole Hornsby Haynes | November 30, 2021

Is This School Board Finally Noticing the Assault Allegations Against Their Superintendent?

"People knew about this and hid it."

By Jacob Asmussen | November 30, 2021

Statewide Races Taking Shape

Part 1 of a three-part series: With just two weeks left before the candidate filing deadline, those vying for various statewide elected positions find themselves in crowded electoral fields.

By Jeramy Kitchen | November 30, 2021

Candidates Line Up to Challenge Travis Clardy

So far, three conservative opponents have stepped forward to run against Clardy in the recently redrawn district.

By Brandon Waltens | November 30, 2021

Gov. Abbott, State Officials Still Won’t Act to Ban Child Mutilation in Texas

The disaster continues.

By Jacob Asmussen | November 30, 2021

2 New Candidates Launch Campaigns in Race to Replace Seliger

By Thomas Warren|November 29, 2021

Former FBI agent Tim Reid and attorney Jesse Quackenbush are the latest candidates to join the race for the Texas Senate in West Texas.

Rice University Mandates Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Sydnie Henry|November 29, 2021

Adhering to the Biden administration’s executive order mandating vaccines for all federal contractors, Rice University is requiring all employees to vaccinate or request a medical or religious exemption.

Texas Association of School Boards Supports Control Over Board Members’ Speech

By Sydnie Henry|November 29, 2021

In an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Texas Association of School Boards supports censoring board members' free speech.

Matthew McConaughey Announces He Will Not Run for Texas Governor

By Griffin White|November 29, 2021

Comments previously made by the Academy Award-winning actor led many to believe that he would throw his hat in the ring for the governorship.

Race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner Pits 2 Conservatives Against One Another

By Jeramy Kitchen|November 29, 2021

Incumbent Sid Miller and outgoing State Rep. James White find themselves dividing the conservative wing of the Republican Party leading up to the March primary elections.

Republicans Sue to Stop Harris County Democrats’ Redistricting Plan

By Erin Anderson|November 24, 2021

Lawsuit alleges Democrats’ redistricting scheme for county commissioners intentionally deprives a million citizens of their legal right to vote.

Joshua Hamm Challenges Liberal Republican Kyle Kacal

By Jeramy Kitchen|November 24, 2021

“Texas should not ask for permission nor forgiveness to protect Texans, ever.”

Midland Businessman Challenging Incumbent for State Board of Education

By Thomas Warren|November 23, 2021

Aaron Kinsey sets sights on critical race theory and curriculum standards in challenge to incumbent SBOE member.

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