Texas Scorecard

Homesick Texas Democrats Ask Supporters to Send Soda and Candy

After leaving the state to prevent consideration of election integrity legislation, Texas Democrats are asking for care packages.

By Brandon Waltens | July 25, 2021

Dickson: Eastland Votes to Move Forward to Outlaw Abortion, While Edinburg Abandons Pursuit

"The missed opportunity by the [Edinburg] council taught the pro-life community in the Rio Grande Valley a valuable lesson: They cannot just show up; they have to speak."

By Mark Lee Dickson | July 23, 2021

US Rep. Ronny Jackson Backs Petition for Amarillo City Hall Election

"I am and will ALWAYS be a believer that the taxpayers should have a voice in how their money is spent," Jackson said.

By Thomas Warren | July 23, 2021

Choosing Sides

We must spend less time worrying about what side other people are on… and be sure we’re on the right side for the right reasons.

By Michael Quinn Sullivan | July 23, 2021

New Poll Shows Wright Maintaining Double-Digit Lead in Congressional Runoff

Democrat voters prefer Jake Ellzey in the all-Republican TX-06 special election runoff.

By Erin Anderson | July 22, 2021

Texas Governor's Race Continues to Get National Attention

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R–Kentucky) endorses Don Huffines, candidate for Texas governor.

By Jeramy Kitchen | July 22, 2021

Shakeup Ahead Among Denton County’s State Lawmakers

Redistricting is the biggest unknown for candidates considering runs in 2022.

By Erin Anderson | July 22, 2021

Amid Border Crisis, Gov. Abbott’s Challengers Outline Security Plans

“Texans need leadership committed to fixing the problem, not excuses from our governor.” – Former State Sen. Don Huffines

By Jacob Asmussen | July 22, 2021

Some Democrats Trickle Back In, but Texas House Still Lacks Quorum

Reportedly, the House currently has 92 of the 100 lawmakers needed to conduct legislative business.

By Jeramy Kitchen | July 21, 2021

Abortion Businesses Target Pro-Life Activist in Lawsuit

Mark Lee Dickson has been instrumental in helping make more than 30 cities in Texas “sanctuary cities for the unborn.”

By Brandon Waltens | July 21, 2021

Texas Now Ranks Even Higher for Biggest Property Tax Burden

By Jeramy Kitchen|July 21, 2021

Republicans have controlled the state Legislature and held every statewide office for nearly two decades. Yet despite campaign promises to the contrary, property tax burdens have increased by 181 percent in that time.

Border Security Forum Highlights ‘Massive Invasion’ in Texas

By Brandon Waltens|July 20, 2021

Texans affected by illegal immigration shared their stories at the event put on by State Rep. Bryan Slaton.

25K+ Austinites Petition City Hall to Overrule Harmful Policies, Restore Law Enforcement

By Jacob Asmussen|July 20, 2021

If the petition signatures are validated, citizens will vote on crucial public safety reforms in November.

Absent House Democrat Michelle Beckley Announces Bid for Congress

By Jeramy Kitchen|July 20, 2021

Beckley has narrowly won the last two election cycles for her state House seat.

Collin County’s Highest School Tax Increases

By Tera Collum|July 20, 2021

Smaller districts are asking homeowners for even more in property taxes.

GOP Lawmakers Set the Record Straight on Texas Election Bills

By Erin Anderson|July 20, 2021

Republicans debunk Democrat talking points and detail what is—and isn’t—included in the state's voting security legislation.

Gov. Abbott Says Texas House’s Chance of Passing Child Protection Laws Was ‘Nil’

By Jacob Asmussen|July 19, 2021

The specific laws would prohibit medical professionals from performing mutilating gender procedures on minors.

Will Republicans Strip Absent Democrats of Their Leadership Positions?

By Jeramy Kitchen|July 19, 2021

With a week of an insufficient number of lawmakers present to conduct business, and with the special session one-third of the way complete, the House is paralyzed and has been reluctant to penalize the absent lawmakers.

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