Texas Scorecard

An Unusual Alliance? Liberals Praise Patrick After Gun-Control Tweet

Some on the left are coming to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s aid as he continues his crusade for expanded background checks.

By Brandon Waltens | 12 hours ago

Panther Island Review: No Construction Completed

Programmatic review shows that after a decade, and hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars spent, only the design phase has been completed.

By Robert Montoya, Ross Kecseg | 13 hours ago

Ready or Not, Most Texans Will Use Countywide Voting in November

Amid concerns about technology and whether election officials are prepared, countywide polling places are coming to a majority of Texas voters on November 5.

By Erin Anderson | 2 days ago

Taxpayers Getting Hosed? Austin Considers Pricey Drinking Fountains

Amid an affordability crisis, the city council is considering a pricey plan for new water fountains.

By Jacob Asmussen | 2 days ago

Austin City Council Keeps Harming Citizens

The council is steering the city—and its citizens—toward disaster.

By Jacob Asmussen | 2 days ago

Texas Lawyers Urged to Reject Judicial Nominating Commissions

Speaking at the Federalist Society Texas Chapters Conference, Professor Brian Fitzpatrick argued nominating commissions result in a more liberal judiciary.

By Tony McDonald | 2 days ago

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Constitution Day!

232 years later, too many politicians are all too willing to betray our Constitution in the name of their own political power.

By Michael Quinn Sullivan

Odessa Sheriff Blasts “Lying” Beto’s Gun-Control Proposal

Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis blasts O’Rourke's gun-control proposals as dangerous, says presidential candidate should "quit lying."

By Matt Stringer

Activists Fear Fallon Will Flake Out of Cornyn Challenge

Already, rumors are swirling that Fallon will back out of his proposed campaign against Cornyn.

By Cary Cheshire

Staff Blog: My Adventurous Call Investigating TRWD Cover-Up

Executive at a radically left media company receiving a taxpayer handout clams up during an interesting conversation.

By Robert Montoya

More Candidates File for Texas’ 11th Congressional District

By Matt Stringer

With the retirement of Congressman Mike Conaway, candidates continue to pour into the race for the open congressional seat.

Bob Hall: “Zero Compromise” on Gun Control

By Brandon Waltens

“You are either on one side of this issue or the other side. There is no middle ground.”

TRWD Cover-Up: Taxpayer Money to Communist Company?

By Robert Montoya

A radically left media company is receiving a taxpayer handout from Tarrant Regional Water District.

Zimmerman Sues City of Austin Over Abortion Subsidies

By Cary Cheshire

"The mayor and the city are violating state law by providing taxpayer money to abortion-assistance organizations," claims Zimmerman.

Cruz Splits From Patrick on Gun-Control Proposal: “A Serious Mistake”

By Destin Sensky

“I hope we don’t do that. I think that would be a serious mistake.”

Abbott Moves to Right of Patrick on Gun Control

By Brandon Waltens

While Dan Patrick wages war against gun owners, Abbott appears to be taking a different approach.

Lone Star Agenda Advocates Ask Abbott for Special Session

By Brandon Waltens

“As grassroots leaders, with decades of steadfast commitment to personal liberty and sound governance, we have never been more united to fight.”

Harris County Plans Property Tax Hike

By Darrell Frost

Harris County Commissioners Court proposes raising taxes to maximum rate allowed without voter approval.

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