Addie Hovland

Addie Hovland

Addie Hovland is a journalist for Texas Scorecard. She hails from South Dakota and is passionate about spreading truth.
State Senators Consider Safety Risks of Texas Honoring Mexican CDLs
State Senators Consider Safety Risks of Texas Honoring Mexican CDLs
The lack of qualified commercial drivers due to fraudulent practices was highlighted by testifiers during the hearing. 

Judge Removes Attorney General Paxton From Dr. Mary Talley Bowden’s Case Against Texas Medical Board

Judge Removes Attorney General Paxton From Dr. Mary Talley Bowden’s Case Against Texas Medical Board

The TMB argued that the Attorney General’s office violated the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct by representing Bowden. 

San Antonio ISD Proposes $600 Million Bond Package, Tax Rate Increase

San Antonio ISD Proposes $600 Million Bond Package, Tax Rate Increase

The bond package and voter-approval tax rate election will appear on the November 3 ballot for San Antonio residents. 

Paxton Investigates ‘Made with Avocado Oil’ Labeling Claims

Paxton Investigates ‘Made with Avocado Oil’ Labeling Claims

According to the study cited by Paxton’s office, 89 percent of processed foods labeled as avocado oil contained other oils, including seed oils. 

Lubbock Activists Urge Trustees To Remove Explicit Books From School Libraries
Lubbock Activists Urge Trustees To Remove Explicit Books From School Libraries
The board of trustees voted on challenges made by community members to several titles found in district libraries.

Patrick Warns Schools: Remove Explicit Books or Lose a Letter Grade
Patrick Warns Schools: Remove Explicit Books or Lose a Letter Grade
Patrick hinted at possible legislation to help enforce the removal of explicit books from school library shelves next session.
Conservative Activists Call for the Removal of Explicit Books in Lubbock ISD Libraries

Conservative Activists Call for the Removal of Explicit Books in Lubbock ISD Libraries

A special meeting has been called for Wednesday night to discuss the books in question. 

Texas Education Agency’s 2026 ‘A-F’ Accountability Ratings Show Improvement

Texas Education Agency’s 2026 ‘A-F’ Accountability Ratings Show Improvement

More than 580 campuses improved from below an “A” rating to an “A” rating. 

New Flock Camera Reforms Announced Amid Privacy Backlash 

New Flock Camera Reforms Announced Amid Privacy Backlash 

A Texas congressman says the reforms are putting "lipstick on a pig" as the public pushback continues.
Trump Admin Ends Medicaid Funding for Gender-Mutilating Procedures on Children

Trump Admin Ends Medicaid Funding for Gender-Mutilating Procedures on Children

The move is considered an important step toward prioritizing children’s welfare and ensuring transparency in the use of taxpayer funds.
Texas Intervenes To Protect Unborn Baby With Heart Defect

Texas Intervenes To Protect Unborn Baby With Heart Defect

Attorney General Paxton has intervened to ensure an unborn baby will receive life-saving medical care upon birth, despite the ongoing parentage suit...
Illegal Alien Receives Federal Prison Sentence For Unlawful Re-entry

Illegal Alien Receives Federal Prison Sentence For Unlawful Re-entry

Eduardo Aguilera-Gallardo was deported in 2025 after an immigration judge ordered his removal in 2022.