Brandon Waltens, Author at Texas Scorecard

Brandon Waltens

Brandon serves as the Senior Editor for Texas Scorecard. After managing successful campaigns for top conservative legislators and serving as a Chief of Staff in the Texas Capitol, Brandon moved outside the dome in order to shine a spotlight on conservative victories and establishment corruption in Austin. @bwaltens

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Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk 

July 15, 2025

There were virtually no consequences when Democrats fled in 2021.

Decision Texas, State

Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General

July 15, 2025

Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994.

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Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes

July 15, 2025

A new law going into effect next year could change that.

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Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session

July 14, 2025

The first 30 House bill numbers remain reserved—held by House leadership for top-priority legislation that has not yet been filed.

Decision Texas, State

Trump Endorses Texas Lawmakers Who Backed School Choice, Despite Party Pushback

July 10, 2025

A flurry of endorsements for incumbents has come from President Donald Trump’s PAC.

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Ken and Angela Paxton Announce Divorce After 38 Years

July 10, 2025

Ken has been Attorney General since 2015, with Angela joining the Texas Senate in 2019.

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Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More

July 9, 2025

The special session is set to begin at noon on July 21.

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Baylor University To Return ‘LGBTQIA+ Inclusion’ Grant Following Backlash

July 9, 2025

Baylor’s “Statement on Human Sexuality” defines acceptable sexual expression as limited to “purity in singleness and fidelity in marriage between a man and a woman.”