Texas Scorecard

Councilman Sues McKinney to Stop Recall Election

Council Member La’Shadion Shemwell asks a federal court to stop a voter-initiated recall he says violates the Voting Rights Act.

By Erin Anderson | 9 hours ago

Straus Gives Campaign Cash to Old Friends

The former Speaker of the Texas House is sending donations to those who assisted his reign of obstruction.

By Brandon Waltens | 11 hours ago

ENDORSEMENT: Van Taylor for Re-Election

“Van Taylor is a tested, tempered, and proven advocate for conservative values and has served at the frontlines for taxpayers in every office he has ever held.”

By Cary Cheshire | 13 hours ago

Democrat Field Outraised Trump by Huge Margin in 2019

While President Trump is handily beating all of his individual opponents, the combined Democrat field outraised him in 2019 by a staggering margin.

By Ross Kecseg | 14 hours ago

ENDORSEMENT: Louie Gohmert for Re-Election

Gohmert was first elected in 2004 and has been re-elected by strong margins ever since, due to his strong record of standing up for the voters and values of East Texas.

By Cary Cheshire | 16 hours ago

ENDORSEMENT: Chris Ekstrom for Congress

“Chris Ekstrom is exactly the kind of candidate Texans need fighting for them against the radical left and entrenched Washington interests."

By Cary Cheshire | 1 day ago

Batch’s Travel Tale Doesn’t Match Records

Congressional candidate Brandon Batch recently told an audience that an overseas work trip prevented him from voting in 2018. However, official records do not appear to corroborate the story.

By Matt Stringer

Arlington Chamber Supports Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

Chambers of commerce often support the anti-taxpayer policy agendas of cities, rather than the taxpaying businesses they claim to represent.

By Ross Kecseg

Voting Underway in Texas House Special Runoffs

Voters in House Districts 28, 100, and 148 head back to the polls starting January 21 for special runoff elections to fill vacant seats.

By Erin Anderson

ENDORSEMENT: Chris Putnam for Congress

In addition to Rep. Kay Granger’s poor voting record, her family’s Panther Island boondoggle would make even Hunter Biden blush.

By Cary Cheshire

How Long Can Granger’s Panther Island Stay Afloat?

By Robert Montoya

If federal funding remains frozen, the local water district officials could keep the $1.17 billion boondoggle going with $150 million worth of new debt.

Tarrant County Defies Abbott, Wants More Refugees

By Robert Montoya

County commissioners vote unanimously to accept refugees after Texas’ governor attempts to pull state out of resettlement program.

Candidates in Central Texas Congressional Race Divided on Freedom Caucus

By Brandon Waltens

The most visible split of the evening came when the moderators asked if the candidates would join the Freedom Caucus.

Dallas County Wasted Taxpayer Money on Unsecure Voting Equipment

By Erin Anderson

Poor planning by the county’s top election official is costing Dallas taxpayers millions and jeopardizing election security.

Commentary: The Fight to Keep Judicial Elections in Texas

By Michael Quinn Sullivan

Judges should have the courage to be accountable to the voters, and risk being removed from office should they let their personal biases be put ahead of the citizens.

Teacher Retirement System to Spend $326K a Month on Rent

By Cary Cheshire

Space in Indeed Tower is expected to be one of the most sought-after locations for companies seeking extravagant downtown accommodations in close proximity to the city’s bar district.

Records Indicate Two Congressional Candidates Only Voted Once

By Matt Stringer

After a review of public records indicated that two congressional candidates had not voted before the 2019 General Election, one has come clean about his record.

Former Straus Staffer Hired as Top Lobbyist for Texas Cities

By Ross Kecseg

Speaker Straus’ former chief of staff has been hired by the taxpayer-funded Texas Municipal League to lobby against taxpayers in 2021.

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