Texas Scorecard

Texas House Republicans Prioritize Dr Pepper Over Stopping Child Disfigurement

Priorities, priorities.

By Jacob Asmussen | May 11, 2021

Court Rules Against Texas Democrats’ Bid to Restore Mobile Voting

But a Republican state lawmaker is advancing legislation to partially revive the easily manipulated practice known as “rolling polling.”

By Erin Anderson | May 11, 2021

Tick-Tock Goes the Legislative Clock

As deadlines loom, the window is nearly closed on many priorities still stuck in the legislative process in the Texas House.

By Jeramy Kitchen | May 11, 2021

'Defund Police' Dallas Council Members Ran From Their Records

Citizens gain more influence in Dallas.

By Robert Montoya | May 11, 2021

West: Free Speech and Gun Rights Before the Supreme Court

Cases involving concealed carry, donor privacy, and student off-campus speech are before the justices.

By Kristina West | May 11, 2021

Paxton Blasts Plano Police Chief for Appeasing ‘Militant’ BLM Mob

“We must not let lawlessness take root in Texas!”

By Joshua Pierce | May 11, 2021

Critical Race Theory Ban Watered Down in Texas House

With author Steve Toth’s blessing, Democrats added a litany of amendments to alter the bill.

By Iris Poole, Brandon Waltens | May 11, 2021

Texas House to Vote on Tax Hike Pushed by Governor's COVID Advisor

As countless Texans struggle under increasingly heavy taxes, state lawmakers are considering piling on even more.

By Adam Cahn | May 11, 2021

House Rejects Proposal to Ban Mask Mandates With Help of Republicans

Seven Republican lawmakers voted with Democrats to allow both the governor and local governments to be able to require the wearing of masks when responding to a pandemic.

By Jeramy Kitchen | May 10, 2021

Bipartisan Coalition Kills Massive Corporate Welfare Expansion Effort

Though a bill to extend the Chapter 313 program for two years passed last weekend, lawmakers from both parties worked to kill a massive 10-year overhaul.

By Brandon Waltens | May 10, 2021

Granger Establishment Faction Pushing to Circumvent Tarrant Voters

By Robert Montoya|May 10, 2021

The fight for control of Panther Island continues.

Norred: The Importance of Choosing to Be a Mom

By Warren Norred|May 10, 2021

“Modern liberal feminists often say that they just want women to have choices, but some are more frank.”

How to Protest Your Property Appraisal

By Robert Montoya|May 10, 2021

You are empowered to fight your rising property tax bill.

Don Huffines Announces Run for Governor

By Brandon Waltens|May 10, 2021

“I am running for governor because I love Texas and am determined to solve the critical problems that have been neglected for too long.”

Texas House Considers Secret Hearings on Lobbyist Harassment

By Michael Quinn Sullivan|May 9, 2021

Just two weeks after apparently false allegations of sexual assault roiled the Capitol, the Texas House is set to consider handing similar matters over to the speech regulators at the TEC. Why?

Baby Tinslee Defying Odds in Battle With 10-Day Rule

By Iris Poole|May 7, 2021

"Tinslee’s life is a miracle, and she proves that every day! Look at this evidence and see for yourself how she is improving."

Schools Are ‘Transforming’ Emotions to Fit a Narrative

By Tera Collum|May 7, 2021

The education system is taking advantage of students who are unequipped to handle emotions.

Bill to Protect Women’s Sports Gets New Life

By Jeramy Kitchen|May 7, 2021

Internal House politics seemingly motivated the bill's revival.

About Us

Get In Touch

Social Media

More Tools

Trending