Texas Scorecard

Socialist Austin City Councilman ‘Very Likely’ Running for Congress

“The people of Austin will make sure that the people who he needs to support his next adventure know what he has actually done.”

By Jacob Asmussen | October 20, 2021

Seliger Not Seeking Re-election to Texas Senate

Amarillo Republican Kel Seliger to retire, setting up open race for West Texas Senate seat.

By Thomas Warren | October 20, 2021

Teacher Reprimanded for Allegedly Telling Student to Hide Books From Parents

Carroll ISD Trustee Sheri Mills gave "inflammatory" warning to teachers before vote.

By Robert Montoya | October 20, 2021

Sullivan: How I’m Voting

Voters must consider eight amendments to the Texas Constitution. Some of them should make you mad.

By Michael Quinn Sullivan | October 20, 2021

Texas GOP Opposes Proposed Debt-Raising Constitutional Amendment

The SREC voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing the proposed amendment.

By Griffin White | October 20, 2021

Abbott and Patrick at Odds Over the Necessity of a Fourth Special Session

Patrick specifically requests that the consideration of increasing the penalty for illegal voting and a forensic election audit be added to a future special session agenda.

By Jeramy Kitchen | October 20, 2021

Andy Hopper Announces Campaign for Texas House

Wise County Conservatives co-founder to challenge incumbent Lynn Stucky.

By Robert Montoya | October 20, 2021

Southwest Airlines Changes Course, Won't Put Unvaccinated Employees on Unpaid Leave

Following employee protests and walk-outs, the Texas-based airline agrees to pay employees while exemptions are processed.

By Sydnie Henry | October 20, 2021

Democrat Quorum-Breaker Michelle Beckley Bows Out of Bid for Congress

Running since July, she blames the near-final disposition of redistricting boundaries.

By Jeramy Kitchen | October 20, 2021

Texas House of Representatives Honors Pro-Abortion and Child Mutilation Activists

Not a single lawmaker verbally objected.

By Jacob Asmussen | October 19, 2021

Texans Call for Fourth Special Session to Address Vaccine Mandates

By Sydnie Henry|October 19, 2021

The Texas Freedom Coalition held a press conference in the Capitol calling for a fourth special session to enact legislation to protect Texans from vaccine mandates.

Former Coalition Candidates Now Competing Against One Another

By Jeramy Kitchen|October 19, 2021

Former Austin City Councilwoman Ellen Troxclair finds herself going head-to-head with Justin Berry in newly drawn Texas House District 19.

Third Special Session Concludes With Unfinished Business

By Jeramy Kitchen|October 19, 2021

It is unclear whether the Texas Legislature will return for additional special legislative sessions to address issues left on the table.

Analysis: Real People Are Hurting

By Michael Quinn Sullivan|October 19, 2021

Refusing to address property tax burdens in a real and meaningful way gives politicians ongoing talking points and a “problem” to solve, but it does nothing to help struggling Texans.

Mike Olcott Announces Campaign for Texas House

By Griffin White|October 19, 2021

Mike Olcott, an antagonist to the establishment from Parker County, announced he is running for House District 60 in the wake of major redistricting changes.

Legislature Gives Last-Minute Property Tax Relief Trinket After Negotiations Break Down

By Jeramy Kitchen|October 18, 2021

In a last-ditch effort, lawmakers filed and considered a proposed constitutional amendment that would do next to nothing to tackle the ever-growing property tax burden put upon Texas taxpayers.

Policy Group to Lawmakers: Give Texans ‘Immediate’ Property Tax Relief

By Erin Anderson|October 18, 2021

The plan now under consideration in the Texas House does not lower property taxes immediately or provide for long term reductions.

Biden Revives Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy on Court Order

By Sydnie Henry|October 18, 2021

Biden appeals the district court order to reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy while prepping logistics for enacting the program.

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