Texas Scorecard

Failure to comply with the mandate could result in a $250 fine.

By Brandon Waltens | 43 seconds ago

Austin Mayor Considering Shutting Down City Again

After city officials’ last shutdown forced at least 132,000 Austinites out of work and into a potential new crisis, the mayor is considering doing it again.

By Jacob Asmussen | 3 hours ago

Plano Passes Mask Order With No Penalties

City officials chose to recommend, rather than require, mask-wearing to help slow the spread of coronavirus in the community.

By Erin Anderson | 4 hours ago

Ted Cruz: Jon Francis Will Stand up to Austin Swamp

“I know that conservative Jon Francis will stand up to the swamp in Austin and fight for our values.”

By Brandon Waltens | 5 hours ago

What Do North Texas Democrats Want to Hide From the Public?

Tarrant County Commissioners Roy Brooks and Devan Allen are seeking to have some of their communications involving immigration withheld from public view.

By Robert Montoya | 7 hours ago

Dallas Democrat County Judge Calls for Nationwide Mask Mandate, Ban on Youth Sports

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is directly challenging President Trump’s leadership.

By Robert Montoya | 1 day ago

McKinney Mayor Orders Mask Mandate

The mayor’s executive order forcing businesses to mandate masks expires in seven days unless approved by the city council.

By Erin Anderson

Ted Cruz Endorses Raul Reyes in Republican Runoff Election

“We need to send conservative warriors to defeat Nancy Pelosi’s agenda and show some of our Republicans what a backbone is.”

By Brandon Waltens

Sales Tax Collections Down Again as Texas Economy Struggles Under Shutdowns

On Tuesday, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.67 billion in June, 6.5 percent less than in June 2019.

By Brandon Waltens

Still No Mask Mandate for Denton County

County officials are encouraging the public to voluntarily wear face masks and take other precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus in the community.

By Erin Anderson

Coronavirus Deaths Still Trending Down in Tarrant, Recoveries Rising

By Robert Montoya

Zero deaths reported in the City of Colleyville.

Round Rock Defies State, Enacts $1,000 Fine for Unmasked Citizens

By Jacob Asmussen

Despite Texas’ attorney general warning local officials they cannot force civil or criminal punishments on unmasked citizens, a Central Texas suburb is doing it anyway.

UT Professor: ‘I Despise the Israelis,’ ‘#CatholicismMustDie’

By Brandon Waltens

“I despise the Israelis. … Bomb it until the sand turns to glass.”

Blog: Don’t Quit, We Must Win

By Robert Montoya

Good causes are never lost.

Two Recordings and Some Cocaine

By Michael Quinn Sullivan

Everyone in the Austin establishment protects everyone else in office from accountability, even when they are literally caught on tape – or red-handed.

County Official Invites State Republican Convention to North Texas

By Erin Anderson

“Collin County is open and welcoming to our statewide conservative colleagues and delegates.”

Abbott Declares Open War on Conservatives

By Brandon Waltens

Frustration among conservatives hits a fever pitch after Abbott’s endorsement of a liberal candidate this weekend.

Odessa City Council Votes Down Mask Mandate Opposed by Residents

By Matt Stringer

Odessa residents and city council members expressed opposition to a mask mandate proposal that was ultimately voted down at a hearing held on Monday.