Texas Scorecard

Cameron County Judge Ignores Abbott, Bans In-Person Easter Services

Among a slew of other restrictions, Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. stated he will not be allowing any in-person congregations or even drive-in services.

By David Vasquez | 4 hours ago

Abbott Needs to Articulate Recovery Plan, Parameters to Citizens

In order to maintain trust in government and to give taxpayers confidence that the state will recover and basic order will be restored, Abbott and other elected leaders need to articulate their current plan for a return to normalcy.

By Cary Cheshire | 5 hours ago

Dustin Burrows Tells Lubbock Chamber Local Governments Must Start Cutting

While taxpayers have good reason to be skeptical of the Lubbock lawmaker’s comments, the fact that he’s already speaking out about forcing budget cuts and preventing tax increases on Texas families is promising.

By Cary Cheshire | 5 hours ago

Dallas Bans In-Person Worship Services During Coronavirus Emergency

In apparent conflict with the governor’s edict, County Judge Clay Jenkins’ stay-at-home order restricts religious services to audio, video, and teleconference only.

By Erin Anderson | 5 hours ago

The Real Zeal

The Jim & Michael Show: April 09, 2020

By 1836 Studios | 7 hours ago

Fleming: Citizens Must Hold Local Governments Accountable Over Coronavirus Response

“What we have seen is we have some elected officials who talk to citizens as if they’re children and have no common sense.”

By Brandon Waltens | 7 hours ago

Commentary: "What is the Exit Strategy?" Open Letter to Tarrant County Commissioners

A plan is needed for the transition from stay-at-home orders to returning to work and normal activities. There are serious decisions to be made for the future in the shadow of the situation that has been created.

By Julie McCarty, Fran Rhodes

Are Tarrant County Commissioners Defying Abbott, Banning In-Person Worship?

The representative of Tarrant County’s commissioners publicly stated they are banning people from gathering in church to worship, contradicting the court's written order. So, what is actually happening?

By Robert Montoya

Abbott Looks to DC for Guidance on Restarting Texas Economy

“I would like to see the recharging of the business sector to happen as quickly as possible with as many businesses as possible in alignment with the standards set by the CDC and by the president.”

By Brandon Waltens

Commentary: Hot Texas Summer Could Mean High Electricity Costs

Texans' best hope for eliminating these costs is at the state level.

By Bill Peacock

Plano School Board Delegates Authority to Superintendent

By Erin Anderson

During the coronavirus emergency, the district’s top bureaucrat has the power to make certain decisions without board approval.

Commentary: Coronavirus and the Politicizing of Vaccine Research

By Elizabeth McClung

The ends do not justify the means.

Proposed Spending Cut: Slash University Funding and Freeze Tuition

By Cary Cheshire

A 25 percent across-the-board cut in budgeted 2021 general revenue funding to the state’s public universities and system administrations would achieve savings of nearly $250 million.

Dallas Commissioners Restrict Judge Jenkins’ Emergency Power

By Erin Anderson

County Judge Clay Jenkins must receive support from commissioners before expanding his coronavirus emergency restrictions.

With Brighter Coronavirus Projections, Should Texas Rethink Response?

By Brandon Waltens

The public health threat has been significantly downgraded and models predict that the surge peak will come much sooner—on April 19, rather than May 6.

County Judge: ‘Report,’ ‘Take Pics’ of Non-Essential Customers

By Jacob Asmussen

“My order comes with a fine. Take pics. Get proof.”

More Questions Surround Flawed Coronavirus Data in Dallas County

By Robert Montoya

Dallas County’s director of Health and Human Services struggles to answer questions about data on the coronavirus—data the county is basing their decisions on.

Biblical Truth in Worldwide Chaos

By 1836 Studios

The Jim & Michael Show: April 07, 2020

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