Texas Scorecard

Autopsy Report: House Fumbles, Monument Protection Dies

Despite making it through the Texas Senate, SB 1663 never made it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

By Cary Cheshire | 3 hours ago

Commentary: “Green” Cities Are More Costly

Green initiatives have inevitably led to higher costs for consumers—with less reliability.

By Carly Good | 7 hours ago

Amanda Edwards Launches Campaign Against Cornyn

"This is not about politics. This is about people and what matters most to us," Edwards said as she announced her political campaign.

By Cary Cheshire | 1 day ago

Commentary: Part 3 - The Hospital/Doctor

This is the third of a four-part series on a case study of liberty loss through government overreach.

By Bob Hall | 1 day ago

Hutto Homeowners Furious with Proposed City Tax Hike

Hutto residents could see a 33 percent increase in their city’s property tax rate, on top of rapidly rising appraisal values.

By Brandon Waltens | 1 day ago

Commentary: Planned Parenthood Has Revealed Its True Self For The World To See

We've always known that Planned Parenthood is primarily a for-profit, abortion advocacy group rather than a "women's health" organization. Finally, they're admitting it.

By Rachel Bovard | 1 day ago

Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists Urge Cities to “Shake the Money Tree”

As one of the largest taxpayer-funded lobby organizations in the state, TML has long opposed taxpayers in the state Capitol.

By Brandon Waltens | 8 hours ago

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Texas Does Not Verify Citizenship of Voter Registration Applicants

State officials do not verify voter applicants to ensure only eligible citizens are added to registration rolls. Republican lawmakers have so far ignored the problem.

By Ross Kecseg

Fiscal Responsibility Index: Montgomery County

Montgomery County’s legislators performed better than their colleagues but earned lower scores than in past sessions.

By Reagan Reed

Amarillo ISD Approves Renaming of Lee Elementary

Trustees vote unanimously to rename Lee Elementary School to Park Hills Elementary.

By Thomas Warren

Taylor Screening Bill Advances Through Committee

Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act passed by House Committee on Homeland Security.

By Texas Scorecard Staff

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Allen Officials Ignore Residents’ Concerns About High-Density Development

By Erin Anderson

Residents are frustrated as the planning and zoning commission approves "Allen City Center" urban residential project despite overwhelming public opposition.

How Did West Texas Lawmakers Vote on Fiscal Issues in 2019?

By Matt Stringer

Voting records for lawmakers who represent a broad region of West Texas show a low performance on fiscal responsibility this session.

TXLege Autopsy Report: The Tax Swap Saga

By 1836 Studios

Cary and Brandon run through the details on the tax swap saga of the 86th Legislative Session.

Autopsy Report: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

By Brandon Waltens

How the Republican Party of Texas' priority legislation failed to make it to the finish line.

Campaign Finance Reports: The New Democrats

By Brandon Waltens

Democrats flipped seats in 2018. Can Republicans take them back in 2020?

RGV Corruption: Judge Rudy Delgado Found Guilty

By David Vasquez

In a story that’s all too familiar for residents of the Rio Grande Valley, another local politician may soon be heading to jail on charges of corruption.

Commentary: To Win, Trump Must Lead

By Grant Hillman

If the MAGA movement continues to disappoint, Trump will soon be replaced in a similar fashion to the surge that boosted him above the establishment Republican stranglehold on conservatism.

ICE Raids Bring Illegal Immigration to Center Stage

By Sam Samson

President Trump’s routine ICE raids outrage Texas Democrats and once again highlight their obstructionist mission.

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