by Brandon Waltens | Nov. 15, 2023 | State
The CEO overseeing Texas’ electrical grid says he sees great potential in nuclear energy. Pablo Vegas joined the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in October 2022 as President and CEO. ERCOT came under fire in February 2021 after a winter storm blasted...
by Sydnie Henry | Nov. 15, 2023 | Houston, Local
As the Texas Rangers continue investigating Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office, Hidalgo has reversed course, after denying she used encrypted communications for county business. Houston’s FOX 26 revealed that Hidalgo had previously denied using encrypted...
by Emily Medeiros | Nov. 15, 2023 | Federal
After Fiscal Year 2023 saw record numbers of illegal alien encounters at the southwest border, a new report shows that the crisis is costing American taxpayers around $451 billion per year. A new report released by the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security...
by Brandon Waltens | Nov. 15, 2023 | Decision Texas, State
After losing his race for a seat in the Texas Senate by just 659 votes, Republican candidate Adam Hinojosa is seeking a rematch. Hinojosa announced this week that he has officially filed for Senate District 27, which includes Bee, Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, San...
by The Liberty Cafe | Nov. 15, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Last week Texans voted to increase state spending by $13.8 billion. This week on the Liberty Cafe, Bill looks at how this will centralize power in Texas government at the expense of the people.
by The Kambree Show | Nov. 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling out Texas House leadership for dragging their feet on providing the costs in their impeachment trial against him. An audit of both chambers’ expenses was requested after the trial by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Nov. 15, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Mark Alford is a husband, father, former small business owner and a 25-year veteran news anchor. He proudly represents Missouri’s 4th congressional district. Transcribed by https://otter.ai This was just too good. It was...
by Texas Minute | Nov. 15, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
House Passes Senate’s Border Security Legislation… Tony Gonzales Pushes to Impeach Alejandro Mayorkas… Border Encounters With Illegal Aliens Top 240k in October… Texas A&M to Name Pro-DEI Obama-Appointee as President… Fallon Reverses Course, Will Run for...
by Sydnie Henry | Nov. 14, 2023 | State
Two pieces of border security legislation received approval from the Texas House late Tuesday evening. The Senate already passed both measures last week. Senate Bill 3 provides $1.5 billion for the maintenance, operation, and construction of border barrier...
by Daily Headlines | Nov. 14, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
-New CBP numbers show just how bad the crisis is at the southern border -Texas A&M University set to name a DEI proponent as their new president -U.S. Pat Fallon says he will run for Texas Senate…then reverses...
by Brandon Waltens | Nov. 14, 2023 | Decision Texas, Federal
Less than 24 hours after announcing he would leave his seat in Congress to return to the Texas Senate, U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon has reversed his decision and will instead run for re-election. On Monday evening, Fallon—who was elected to the U.S. House in 2020—created...
by Emily Medeiros | Nov. 14, 2023 | Houston, Local
A Spring Branch Independent School District board of trustees meeting was shut down after hundreds of community members gathered to oppose closing down charter schools in the district. The Houston Fire Marshal’s Office closed the meeting, after the room reached...
by Sydnie Henry | Nov. 14, 2023 | State
The Texas A&M Board of Regents is reportedly set to name pro-DEI Obama-appointee Mark Welsh as the sole finalist for the position of university President. Welsh has served as the interim president of the university since former President Kathy Banks resigned in...
by Sydnie Henry | Nov. 14, 2023 | State
Although October’s encounters with illegal border crossers are lower than September’s all-time record-breaking high, they are still a nearly 10,000 encounter increase from October 2022. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that the “total encounters along the...
by Brandon Waltens | Nov. 14, 2023 | Federal
In March, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was censured by the Republican Party of Texas, in part for failing to support border security legislation. Now, with several Republican candidates announcing primary challenges against him, he is teaming up with U.S. Rep. Marjorie...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Nov. 14, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Nate Schatzline is a family man and conservative in North Texas. He represents the District 93 in the dysfunctional Texas House. Transcribed by https://otter.ai My friends, Texas is setting records. And well, these aren’t good...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Nov. 14, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Pablo Vegas joined ERCOT in October 2022 as President and CEO. He has a long history of service in both the electric and gas industries. Before his career in the regulated utility industry, Mr. Vegas served in senior leadership...
by The Luke Macias Show | Nov. 14, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Did you know that many are calling the last session the most pro-Muslim session in Texas history? That’s because Dade Phelan empowered Democrats while the Texas Senate shut them down! Transcribed by https://otter.ai Welcome to the Luke Macias Show. Senator Brandon...
by Texas Minute | Nov. 14, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Ken Paxton Calls on Texas House to Reveal Cost of Impeachment… U.S. Rep. Fallon Seeks Return to State Senate… Wise County GOP Censures State Rep. Lynn Stucky… School Employee Charged with Grooming Teenage Student…
by Texas Scorecard | Nov. 14, 2023 | Commentary
With filing underway for the 2024 primary election season, we asked readers what label best describes their political leanings. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is a sampling of the comments we received from our...
