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.
Remembering Who TML and TAC Really Are
Remembering Who TML and TAC Really Are
September 11, 2012
TML & TAC use your tax dollars to lobby for higher taxes.
Comptroller’s New Website Empowers Texans
Comptroller’s New Website Empowers Texans
August 22, 2012
With thousands of taxing entities in Texas, it can be overwhelming trying to hold each one of them accountable. Thanks to a new website created by...
The Power of the Private Sector
The Power of the Private Sector
August 15, 2012
Another push for a high-speed train across Texas may soon be in the works, but it’s unlike your typical billion-dollar boondoggle proposal. This...
Dallas Next To Ban Plastic Bags?
Dallas Next To Ban Plastic Bags?
August 14, 2012
Dallas may be the next big city in Texas to embrace a plastic bag ban in stores. Such environmental extremism does nothing but harm consumers who...
Latest EPA Ruling A Win For State Sovereignty
Latest EPA Ruling A Win For State Sovereignty
August 14, 2012
Texas has again won a battle against the EPA thanks to a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. As a result, Texas can continue utilizing its...
Virtually Useless Ratings Based Off “Virtually Useless” Test
Virtually Useless Ratings Based Off “Virtually Useless” Test
August 8, 2012
What can we learn from the failing marks given to Texas schools by the federal government? Nothing really. The reported failures of Texas schools are...
Central Texas Schools Consider Tax Hikes
Central Texas Schools Consider Tax Hikes
August 3, 2012
Pencils? Check. Backpack? Check. Tax hikes? If school districts in central Texas get their wish, parents will be adding higher taxes to their cost of...
From the Senate Race to the Speaker’s Race
From the Senate Race to the Speaker’s Race
August 2, 2012
A refocused Tea Party can have just as significant of an impact on the 2013 State Legislature.
Ken Sapp on the Speaker’s Race
Ken Sapp on the Speaker’s Race
July 23, 2012
Where does Ken Sapp stand on the Speaker’s race for the 83rd Session? Voters asked him this question at a recent candidate forum for HD 91’s runoff...
Chicken Little Politics
Chicken Little Politics
July 16, 2012
It’s only July and Democrats are already crafting narratives of false choices. This time, it’s liberal Democrat Sen. Wendy Davis of Ft. Worth who...
Who is the Real Trent McKnight?
Who is the Real Trent McKnight?
July 12, 2012
Trent McKnight claims he supports smaller government, but he’s on record calling for the state to throw more money into a broken public education...
Convenient Budget Switch?
Convenient Budget Switch?
July 10, 2012
For nearly 20 years, the Texas Legislature has balanced the state’s budget through “funds consolidation” – a gimmick allowing legislators to use...