by The Kambree Show | May. 23, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Video
Legislation to end in-state tuition for illegal aliens has been stalled in the Texas Legislature.
by Joseph Trimmer | May. 23, 2025 | Houston, Local
Harris County Commissioners have rejected Judge Lina Hidalgo’s proposal to allocate tens of thousands of dollars from her office budget for a trip to Paris, France. Last week, Hidalgo attempted to get $23,300 in funds approved for her June trip but withheld the...
by Michael Wilson | May. 23, 2025 | Houston, Local
Last November, Houston Independent School District proposed the largest bond measure in Texas history—a $4.4 billion initiative that, including interest, would have cost taxpayers nearly $9 billion. At the center of a growing controversy is a $2 million budget line...
by Erin Anderson | May. 23, 2025 | State
Texas lawmakers moved closer to cutting the size of severance payments that school districts can give superintendents without incurring a penalty, saving tax dollars meant for educating students. Such payouts have been skyrocketing in recent years, along with...
by Brandon Waltens | May. 23, 2025 | State
Updated following SB 2880’s passage out of the State Affairs Committee. With just days left before the Texas House deadline to pass Senate bills, a group of Republican lawmakers warned Friday that key conservative priorities could die unless leadership acts...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | May. 23, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Luca Cacciatore – Reporter at the Texas Scorecard
by Reflections on Life and Liberty | May. 23, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
In 1946, ancient scrolls were discovered by Bedouin shepherds in the caves of Qumran, near the Dead Sea. Eventually, nearly a thousand scrolls were found by archaeologists. The scrolls covered most of what we know as the Old Testament, as well as commentaries on those...
by Texas Minute | May. 23, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Time Running Out for Senate To Pass Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Illegals… House Approves Crackdown on THC Products Following Push From Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick… Lawmakers Want to Prohibit Soda Sales with SNAP Cash… Leading the SEC, Texas A&M Paid $27.5M in 2024...
by Daily Headlines | May. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– Texas House Approves Crackdown on THC Products Following Push from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – Texas House Advances Legislation to Block Local Abortion Travel Funding – Harris County Sheriff’s Office Plans Return of Outsourced...
by Erin Anderson | May. 22, 2025 | Local, Metroplex
A 38-year-old substitute teacher working in Kennedale Independent School District is accused of exposing 14-year-old students to sexually explicit videos and “X-rated” conversations. Ashley Nicole Evans was arrested and charged with two counts of display of harmful...
by Sydnie Henry | May. 22, 2025 | State
Texas House lawmakers passed a measure creating criminal penalties for possession or promotion of obscene visual material that appears to depict a child under 18 years old. The penalty will apply regardless of whether the depiction is of a real child, a cartoon,...
by Luca Cacciatore | May. 22, 2025 | State
A woman who won an $83.5 million jackpot earlier this year has sued the Texas Lottery’s top official after waiting months to receive her payout. The anonymous woman, known as “Jane Doe” in her petition filed on May 19, is seeking to finally get the money from Sergio...
by Joseph Trimmer | May. 22, 2025 | Houston, Local
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday to increase pay for sheriff deputies in order to achieve pay parity with Houston police. Commissioners also voted to establish a cross-departmental committee to determine how the county will fund the salary increase. ...
by Addie Hovland | May. 22, 2025 | State
Texas House lawmakers approved legislation prohibiting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of sweetened soft drinks. Senate Bill 379 defines “sweetened soft drinks” as “a nonalcoholic beverage made with carbonated...
by Adam Cahn | May. 22, 2025 | Aggie Scorecard, Longhorn Scorecard, State
Texas A&M led the Southeastern Conference in coaching buyouts in fiscal year 2024. Alabama.com acquired this data through a series of public information requests. The data excluded Vanderbilt because it is a private university and not subject to public information...
by Brandon Waltens | May. 22, 2025 | State
A top immigration bill backed by the Republican Party of Texas is at risk of dying in the Senate, despite sitting on the intent calendar for nearly a week. In Texas, public colleges and universities are able to offer a reduced tuition rate to students who reside in...
by Brandon Waltens | May. 22, 2025 | State
After hours of debate, the Texas House approved Senate Bill 3 on Wednesday night, legislation that aims to effectively ban the sale of THC-infused products and shut down the growing number of shops selling them across the state. The bill, as passed by the Senate...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | May. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Michael Quinn Sullivan is a graduate of Texas A&M, former newspaper reporter, one-time Capitol Hill staffer, a think tank vice-president, and Eagle Scout. He is also the publisher of Texas Scorecard.
by Riley Edwards | May. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Cops in overworked and underpaid agencies are leaving for better opportunities.
by Texas Minute | May. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
House Approves Creation of Texas Grid Security Commission… Legislation to Block Abortion Travel Funding Advances Out of House… Harris County Sheriff’s Office Plans Return of Outsourced Inmates… School Board Censures Trustee Busted in Prostitution...
