Texas Scorecard

Texas Judge Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional

Democrats are vowing to fight back after a Texas Judge struck down Obamacare.

By Brandon Waltens | 19 hours ago

Legislative Priority: Strengthen Penalties on Government Electioneering

Those superintendents who attempt to turn their school districts into political machines for their own power and benefit need to be sent to prison.

By Tony McDonald | 1 day ago

Accountability, Not Boards

Creating an unelected and powerless citizen review board merely passes the buck.

By Robert Montoya | 1 day ago

Legislative Priority: Strengthen Penalties on Government Electioneering

Superintendents who attempt to turn their school districts into political machines for their own power and benefit need to be sent to prison.

By Tony McDonald | 1 day ago

Ethics and Statesmanship in West Texas

The statesman doesn’t resemble a blade of grass that follows whichever way the wind blows; rather, he is a solid pillar on whom we can rely to act on principles and values.

By Robert Brescia | 1 day ago

Legislative Priority: Abolish “Robin Hood," School M&O Property Tax

The "Robin Hood" system is a relic of a Democrat-controlled legislature, but Republicans have since done little to fix it.

By Ross Kecseg | 1 day ago

Abbott Ramps Up Rhetoric on Property Tax Reform, But Will Texans Get Relief?

Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on calls for legislators to tackle Texas’ skyrocketing property tax problem, calling out local officials opposed to reforms.

By Destin Sensky | 2 days ago

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Council Member Wants to Tax Your Garbage

A Houston council member wants to impose a garbage fee on taxpayers to fund fire fighter raises.

By Charles Blain

Legislative Priority: End Tax Abatements

Texas taxpayers shouldn’t be stuck with increased tax bills in order of carrying the cost of well-connected businesses.

By Ross Kecseg

Legislative Priority: Let Texans Vote on Excessive Tax Hikes

Lawmakers have a simple choice — side with either the local politicians and their tax-funded lobbyists or Texas taxpayers.

By Ross Kecseg

Austin’s Socialist City Councilman Keeps Harming Working Class

Greg Casar is helping lead working Austinites down a dangerous path.

By Jacob Asmussen

Austin Democrat Seeks to Revive Bag Bans

By Brandon Waltens

Hinojosa’s bill seeks to overturn a Texas Supreme Court ruling from earlier this year which voided municipal bans on single-use plastic bags.

Legislative Priority: Closed Primaries

By Brandon Waltens

Closed primaries ensure that political parties can govern themselves without interference from their opposition.

Amarillo Activist Announces Bid for Mayor

By Lauren Melear

The first to challenge incumbent Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson, a local activist has announced her intent to run for Amarillo’s head office.

Turner Moves to Charter Houston ISD Campuses

By Charles Blain

Turner and his education czar are moving to assume control over a number of HISD campuses.

Outgoing County Judge Reverses Power Grab

By Reagan Reed

After championing an effort to centralize power under himself, Doyal is stripping that power from his successor during his last month in office.

Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Votes to Replace Legal Counsel

By Reagan Reed

New board votes to fire general counsel from the previous board and bring in their own legal team.

Working Austinites Have No Voice on Their City Council

By Jacob Asmussen

Tuesday’s runoff election results raise concerns for the working class.

Trischitti Wins in Runoff for Midland School Board

By Lauren Melear

By a 51-vote margin, John Trischitti III wins the open seat race for Midland school board, District 5.

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