Texas Scorecard

Pflugerville: Giving Citizens More Power “Ties Our Hands”

City council doesn’t like the idea of asking citizens for more of their money.

By Jacob Asmussen | 2 days ago

Dallas’ Anti-Worker Paid Sick Leave Revived

Dallas City Councilmen, including mayoral candidate Scott Griggs, file to have city vote on a harmful anti-worker mandate.

By Robert Montoya | 2 days ago

Voters Speak Against Controversial Reforms of Citizens Police Review Board

Dallas City Council hears complaints of higher costs, lack of voter participation with reforms.

By Robert Montoya | 2 days ago

The Granny Tax is Back: Lawmakers are Trying to Tax Nursing Home Residents Again

Bills have been filed in both chambers to revive a measure that was defeated last session aimed at imposing a tax on the residents of nursing home facilities.

By Destin Sensky | 3 days ago

Election Integrity Bill Targets Mail Ballot Fraud

Senate Bill 9 tackles election security issues including voting by mail loopholes.

By Erin Anderson | 3 days ago

Commentary: Conroe ISD Fails to Prioritize Needs With $807 Million Bond

Bloated bond would put Conroe ISD taxpayers over $2 billion in debt without improving educational outcomes.

By Jon Bouche | 3 days ago

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Austin Wants to Fine Fast Scooter Riders

New rules and penalties could be coming to Austinites who ride scooters.

By Jacob Asmussen

Brett Busby Takes Seat on Texas Supreme Court

Busby was joined by Gov. Greg Abbott as he took the oath of office.

By Brandon Waltens

Local Businesses Under Siege From Public University

University of North Texas is attempting to forcefully take over the properties of longtime local businesses.

By Robert Montoya

Campus Speech Legislation Passes Unanimously in Senate

While the legislation is an improvement over the status quo, some have criticized the bill for not going far enough.

By Brandon Waltens

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Citizens Organize Campaign Against $807 Million Conroe ISD Bond

By Reagan Reed

Battle lines drawn between taxpayers and local government over wasteful debt.

An Outright Red-Light Camera Ban at Risk in Texas Senate

By Destin Sensky

“Either red-light cameras are unconstitutional or they’re not. I swore an oath to protect the Constitution, and I meant it. Any efforts to circumvent my constituents’ rights will be met with fury on the Texas House floor.”

Another Major Union Drops Turner Support

By Charles Blain

Houston Firefighters gain another ally in row with Mayor.

Controversy Attracts Challengers in Amarillo School Board Races

By Thomas Warren

Six challengers taking on incumbents at Amarillo ISD.

Commentary: The Unfortunate Reality of Big Government

By Ron Rosener

Bigger isn’t better.

Houston Fire Fighters Rally City Hall

By Charles Blain

Mayor Turner’s feud with fire fighters continues to grow.