Texas Scorecard

Forum Showcases Solutions to Illegal Immigration

Congressman Roger Williams and USCIS Director Ken Cuccinelli discussed the crisis on the border and what is being done.

By Jordan Clements | 11 hours ago

Bonnen Losing Grip as Lawmakers Call for Caucus Meeting

Capitol sources say an upcoming caucus meeting is a major defeat for Speaker Bonnen and his leadership team.

By Brandon Waltens | 11 hours ago

Commentary: Who is Responsible for Montgomery County's High Water Bills?

The San Jacinto River Authority's monopoly is leading to imbalance and higher rates.

By Harry Hardman | 12 hours ago

Midland Property Taxpayers to See Across-the-Board Increases

Midland taxpayers are in for a shakedown as area officials dramatically increase the tax bills paid by local property owners.

By Matt Stringer | 14 hours ago

Tarrant Regional Water District Raising Taxes

TRWD board proposes raising district's average property tax bill for homeowners over 62 percent from last year.

By Robert Montoya | 19 hours ago

Amarillo City Council Backing Tax Increase

Council votes 4-1 to propose 2-cent property tax increase.

By Thomas Warren | 21 hours ago

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Montgomery County Joins Property Tax Revolution

Commissioners Court cuts budget and adopts lower tax rate for 2020.

By Reagan Reed

Commentary: How Property Taxes Work

The tax "rate" is a meaningless number on its own.

By Shelby Wiliams

So Why Did You Resign, Mr. Burrows?

Breaking a month of silence, State Rep. Dustin Burrows is trying to rehab his image with Nixonian denials of wrongdoing.

By Michael Quinn Sullivan

Activists Rally Against Gun Control During Abbott's Roundtable

In the crosshairs is an oft-discussed proposal for so-called “red-flag” laws, in which guns could be confiscated without due process.

By Brandon Waltens

Property Taxpayers Win Again in Wylie

By Erin Anderson

For the second year in a row, Wylie city officials are proposing a fiscally responsible budget that doesn’t raise property taxes.

Conroe ISD Cuts Taxes

By Reagan Reed

Conservatives say going below the effective rate is a good first step.

Despite Texas Rangers Investigation, Abbott “Proudly” Endorses Burrows

By Brandon Waltens

Despite his role in the backroom offer made to Michael Quinn Sullivan, Abbott says he supports the ex-Republican Caucus chairman.

Montgomery County GOP Calls for Bonnen to Resign

By Reagan Reed

Resolution calling for Bonnen's immediate resignation passes overwhelmingly in Texas' reddest large county.

Round Rock is About to Take More of Your Money

By Jacob Asmussen

Think you’re already paying too much in taxes? Just wait.

Denton County GOP Calls for Speaker Bonnen’s Resignation

By Robert Montoya

The party’s executive committee passed a resolution calling for the resignation of the Speaker of the Texas House and for the Republican Caucus to select a new speaker.

City of Denton Proposes Higher Property Taxes, More Debt

By Robert Montoya

The council is seeking to increase the average homeowner’s property tax bill as well as asking voters to add more debt on the backs of property taxpayers in a November election.

Commentary: Speaker Bonnen Should Resign

By Tom & Toni Fabry

Speaker Bonnen’s corrupting influence cannot be allowed to continue and fester.

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