by Will Biagini | Nov. 14, 2024 | State
Gov. Greg Abbott has reaffirmed his commitment to stand in the way of efforts to raise the cost of higher education in the state. In a letter sent to Texas colleges and universities, Abbott noted that Texans are already having to shoulder the costly effects of...
by Addie Hovland | Nov. 14, 2024 | Local, Rio Grande Valley
The International Boundary and Water Commission has announced that an agreement has been signed to help ensure consistent water deliveries from Mexico to the U.S. “The newly amended water agreement between the United States and Mexico is a step in the right direction,...
by Emily Medeiros | Nov. 14, 2024 | State
New legislation has been filed that would protect women and young girls from men masquerading as women in private spaces. State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) filed Senate Bill 240, which would require political subdivisions or state agencies—including public...
by Charles Blain | Nov. 14, 2024 | Houston, Local
The Astrodome Conservancy, a non-profit organization not formally affiliated with the Astrodome, rolled out a new plan this week to revitalize the building which has sat empty since housing Hurricane Katrina evacuees in 2005. The Conservancy’s $1 billion moonshot...
by Richard Vega | Nov. 14, 2024 | Commentary
In the 2024 elections, Texas witnessed a remarkable shift among Latino voters, particularly in South Texas and key urban areas like San Antonio and Harris County. This transformation was driven by months of hard work from faith leaders, grassroots organizers, and...
by Erin Anderson | Nov. 14, 2024 | State
As Texas lawmakers began filing legislation for consideration next year, one state representative submitted a series of proposals to require more transparency and accountability from local government officials who impose property taxes. Tuesday was the first day...
by Will Biagini | Nov. 14, 2024 | State
Legislation requiring school districts to obtain written consent from parents before teaching human sexuality courses in public schools has been filed. State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood) filed the measure on Tuesday. Specifically, Senate Bill 87 amends the education...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Nov. 14, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Kendra Todd is an accomplished real estate broker, winner of The Apprentice Season 3 with Donald Trump, and founder of MoveToFreedom.com, helping homebuyers relocate to Red States. She’s also a wife and proud mom of two sets of...
by Texas Tomorrow | Nov. 14, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Across the state, local government corporations are using their authority to take out debt and spend on your behalf. You should be aware.
by Texas Minute | Nov. 14, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Lawmakers Seek to Ban Hostile Foreign Countries From Buying Texas Land… Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Prioritized in ’25?… Cornyn Loses Race for Senate Majority Leader… El Paso ISD Asks Students For Their Gender Identities and Sexual...
by The Luke Macias Show | Nov. 13, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Today we break down just how Democrats plan to pick the next Texas speaker and how Republicans are working together to stop it.
by Daily Headlines | Nov. 13, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
-John Cornyn Loses Race for Senate Majority Leader to John Thune -Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Eliminate In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens -El Paso ISD Asks Students For Their Gender Identities and Sexual Orientations
by Brandon Waltens | Nov. 13, 2024 | State
Proposals to end taxpayer-funded lobbying have been filed in the Texas legislature, setting up another battle over the Republican legislative priority. Taxpayer-funded lobbying refers to a common practice among cities, counties, and school districts that hire...
by Addie Hovland | Nov. 13, 2024 | State
State Rep. David Spiller has filed two pieces of legislation focused on protecting Texas land from foreign ownership. “As a practicing attorney of 38 years handling contested real estate litigation, as the owner of the oldest family-owned title company in the State of...
by The Kambree Show | Nov. 13, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Video
Texas leaders are celebrating President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Tom Homan as the new “border czar” in his incoming administration.
by Erin Anderson | Nov. 13, 2024 | Local, Metroplex
Another Dallas developer is facing federal prison for participating in a public corruption scheme after admitting he bribed two Democrat city council members to promote his low-income housing projects. Developer Sherman Roberts pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to...
by Valerie Muñoz | Nov. 13, 2024 | Federal
A contentious race among Republicans for U.S. Senate majority leader has resulted in a 29-24 win for South Dakota Sen. John Thune and a loss for Sen. John Cornyn of Texas. Florida’s Sen. Rick Scott, a popular candidate with Trump allies, lost the race after the first...
by Emily Medeiros | Nov. 13, 2024 | State
State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) has filed legislation that will offer all Texas parents greater control over their children’s education. House Bill 212 creates a “Parent Empowerment Program” that would be administered by the Texas Comptroller. It would allow...
by Brandon Waltens | Nov. 13, 2024 | State
A state lawmaker is making good on a promise to file legislation that pushes back on executive overreach. On Tuesday, the first day of bill filing, State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian) filed House Bill 523 to prevent perpetual emergency orders and restore power to...
by Emily Medeiros | Nov. 13, 2024 | Local, West Texas
El Paso Independent School District is coming under fire for a survey circulated to 9th through 12th graders asking for the students’ gender identities and sexual orientations. The “Equity Assessment Survey” surfaced in late October after a community member sounded...
