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

Burrows Makes His Case to Conservatives Ahead of 2027 Session

August 21, 2026

In a new interview, the speaker defended his record, touted Republican unity behind Ken Paxton, and declared the next legislative session a “property...

Lottery Boss Appears in Court over $95 Million Scandal

August 21, 2026

Former Texas Lottery Executive Director Gary Grief faces a first-degree felony charge of abuse of official capacity tied to the controversial 2023...

Abbott Says Tarrant County Shows Local Governments Can Cut Taxes

August 20, 2026

County officials joined the governor in backing his statewide property tax proposal.

Talarico Says ‘God Is Not a Christian’ in Unearthed Sermon

August 20, 2026

In a 2023 sermon, the Democrat Senate nominee argued a truly Christian nation would forgive student debt and guarantee healthcare.

Texas Comptroller to Investigate School District Spending

August 19, 2026

Don Huffines will review up to four districts as Gov. Greg Abbott calls for greater scrutiny of the state’s $104.9 billion in K-12 spending.

Democrat Candidate’s Criminal Record Includes Cocaine Conviction, DUI, 120-MPH Police Chase

August 19, 2026

Texas House candidate Brittany Black’s criminal history spans several years and includes multiple arrests and convictions.

Abbott Calls for Total Ban on Foreign Funding, H-1B Workers in Texas Public Schools

August 18, 2026

The governor says foreign influence has “no place” in Texas classrooms.

Abbott to Walz: Repay Minnesota Fraud Before Making Demands

August 18, 2026

The Texas governor responded after Minnesota sued to force him to approve the extradition of an ICE agent.

Paxton Appeals Federal Court Order Blocking ActBlue Lawsuit

August 18, 2026

The attorney general is seeking to revive Texas’ case accusing the Democrat fundraising platform of misleading consumers about its donation...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Celebrates ‘American Energy Comeback’ in Permian Basin

August 17, 2026

The energy secretary celebrated the Permian Basin’s growth and warned that new transmission projects should ultimately lower costs for consumers.

Ticket Lottery Opens for GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas

August 17, 2026

More than 20,000 attendees are expected for the September gathering featuring President Donald Trump.

Election Integrity Law That Sent Texas Democrats Fleeing Wins Again in Court

August 13, 2026

Appeals court reverses injunction against nine provisions of the landmark 2021 election law.