Jacob Asmussen

Jacob Asmussen

Jacob Asmussen is a Senior Journalist for Texas Scorecard. He attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and in 2017 earned a double major in public relations and piano performance.
Josh Posey: Speaking Out to Protect Kids and Restore Schools
Josh Posey: Speaking Out to Protect Kids and Restore Schools
September 5, 2022
“We’re passionate about this thing being fixed, and the only way to do that is to have the whole community aware of it.”
Will the Texas Association of School Boards Continue Fighting Against Parents?
Will the Texas Association of School Boards Continue Fighting Against Parents?
August 5, 2022
“Parents should be empowered to choose the best school to meet the needs of their child.”
Porn in Schools? Texas Education Commissioner Admits They’ve Found ‘Inappropriate Materials’
Porn in Schools? Texas Education Commissioner Admits They’ve Found ‘Inappropriate Materials’
July 29, 2022
“If you have materials where there is no effective oversight process for that selection, a lot of weird things can occur in that process.”
Democrat Lawmaker: Sex-ed Is ‘Maybe the Most Important Topic Kids Will Learn in School’
Democrat Lawmaker: Sex-ed Is ‘Maybe the Most Important Topic Kids Will Learn in School’
July 28, 2022
Forget reading, writing, or math.
Temple City Officials Consider Hiring Radical ‘Diversity Consulting Firm’ to ‘Survey Employees’
Temple City Officials Consider Hiring Radical ‘Diversity Consulting Firm’ to ‘Survey Employees’
July 22, 2022
The firm instructs employees to promote hazardous sexual behaviors and “transgenderism” in the workplace.
Texas Lawmakers Eye Another Spending Spree with Your Money—Despite Historic Inflation
Texas Lawmakers Eye Another Spending Spree with Your Money—Despite Historic Inflation
July 22, 2022
The state government doesn’t have to play by the same money rules as Texans.
Texas Government Expects to Haul in ‘Astonishing’ $27B Surplus. What Will Lawmakers Do With It?
Texas Government Expects to Haul in ‘Astonishing’ $27B Surplus. What Will Lawmakers Do With It?
July 14, 2022
“This is both a historical number and potentially a dangerous one.”
Will Republican Lawmakers Return Massive Surplus Cash to Texans?
Will Republican Lawmakers Return Massive Surplus Cash to Texans?
July 13, 2022
Comptroller Glenn Hegar is expected to announce a massive revenue surplus on Thursday.
Denton City Council Votes to ‘Deprioritize’ Protecting Children From Abortion
Denton City Council Votes to ‘Deprioritize’ Protecting Children From Abortion
June 29, 2022
The Roe v. Wade fallout continues.
Austin City Council Members Propose Local Resolution to ‘Decriminalize’ Killing a Child
Austin City Council Members Propose Local Resolution to ‘Decriminalize’ Killing a Child
June 28, 2022
“In other words, add ‘abortion providers’ to the list of crimes you will not be arrested for in #Austin.”
Allegation: Houston Teacher Took Minor to Drag Queen Show, and School District Did ‘Nothing’
Allegation: Houston Teacher Took Minor to Drag Queen Show, and School District Did ‘Nothing’
June 14, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott said he is “directing the Texas Education Agency to investigate the matter.”
University of Texas Teaching Trans ‘Genderbread Person’ Chart to Students
University of Texas Teaching Trans ‘Genderbread Person’ Chart to Students
May 6, 2022
“The bottom line is, your external genitalia does not dictate your gender.”