Dustin Matocha

Dustin Matocha

Dustin Matocha is the CFO and COO of Texas Scorecard. Dustin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Management, a BA in Government, and a minor in Marketing. He’s a self-described Corvette enthusiast, baseball purist, tech geek and growing connoisseur of local craft beer.
Time for Townhalls
Time for Townhalls
Given the latest exposé of Speaker Straus and his teams’ disdain for conservatives, it’s now more important than ever for the grassroots to demand...
Few But Important State Races To Watch
Few But Important State Races To Watch
With near-certain prospects of a significantly more conservative senate in 2013, a Wendy Davis loss would be even bigger for conservatives than usual.
Even More Money For Education Needed?
Even More Money For Education Needed?
So far, more money has paid for more administrators and fancy buildings, not better education.
Indebted by the Status Quo
Indebted by the Status Quo
School districts’ debt payments now amount to 9.8 percent of their total expenditures, up from 7 percent in 2001.
Gas Tax Hikers Still Among GOP Ranks
Gas Tax Hikers Still Among GOP Ranks
“Electing either one of these tax-hiking candidates will only ensure that we have a representative who wants us to pay more," says RPT spokesman.
Emerging Tech Fund Still Ineffective
Emerging Tech Fund Still Ineffective
It’s time for the legislature to end these slush funds once and for all.
2014 Races Dependent on 2013 Outcomes
2014 Races Dependent on 2013 Outcomes
Policy outcomes that are implemented in 2013 will define 2014.
Big Government Down-Ballot
Big Government Down-Ballot
Living outside a major metropolitan area doesn't exempt you from bigger government...
Straus Spokesman Spins
Straus Spokesman Spins
Straus spokesman says anyone who questions the conservative credentials of the incumbent speaker has a "special interest agenda."
Tax Hikes When You Least Expect Them
Tax Hikes When You Least Expect Them
School districts have taken advantage of the legal window to set tax ratification election dates when voters are least likely to expect them.
John Adams: Administrators’ Ally
John Adams: Administrators’ Ally
John Adams seems all to eager to defend excess administration on top of excess spending in our public education system.
‘Stop TLR’: A Trojan Horse from the Left
‘Stop TLR’: A Trojan Horse from the Left
The "Stop TLR" initiative is disguised as a conservative organization.