Luca Cacciatore

Luca Cacciatore

Luca H. Cacciatore is a journalist for Texas Scorecard. He is an American Moment inaugural fellow and former welder.
Reform Advocate Says Texas’ New Laws Are Improving Child Protective Services
Reform Advocate Says Texas’ New Laws Are Improving Child Protective Services
Carrie Wilcoxson, a former investigator for the Department of Family and Protective Services, highlighted two new measures that passed this session.
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
The tax relief measures were signed by the governor in Denton.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Operation Lone Star
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Operation Lone Star
The provision, which passed the U.S. House with billions allocated for Texas’ border security operations, has passed a committee hurdle to stay in...
Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug
Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug
Justin Anthony Banta, 38, was charged with capital murder and tampering with physical evidence.
US Supreme Court Shoots Down Mexico’s Lawsuit Against American Gun Companies
US Supreme Court Shoots Down Mexico’s Lawsuit Against American Gun Companies
The court found that Mexico failed to prove US gun companies violated a law shielding them from liability when overlooking sales to drug cartels.
Judge: Texas Lottery Commissioners Must Protect Disputed $83.5M Jackpot
Judge: Texas Lottery Commissioners Must Protect Disputed $83.5M Jackpot
The court will reconvene next week to discuss a temporary injunction that could protect the jackpot winnings throughout litigation.
Why Didn’t Lawmakers Abolish the Texas Lottery? It’s a Lucrative Business
Why Didn’t Lawmakers Abolish the Texas Lottery? It’s a Lucrative Business
The Texas Lottery remains a key source of revenue for its primary vendor.
Texas Lottery Commission Begins Transfer Process to Department of Licensing & Regulation
Texas Lottery Commission Begins Transfer Process to Department of Licensing & Regulation
While lawmakers voted to abolish the commission, the proposal has still not yet been signed into law by the governor.
Lawsuit Accusing Lotto Ticket Reseller Service of Fraud Dropped
Lawsuit Accusing Lotto Ticket Reseller Service of Fraud Dropped
The nonsuit represents a momentary reprieve for defendants involved in the April 2023 rigged jackpot, as attention shifts to Travis County litigation.
House Rejects Paxton’s Call on Election Integrity Measure
House Rejects Paxton’s Call on Election Integrity Measure
While both House and Senate lawmakers have already passed a measure returning the attorney general’s power to prosecute election crimes, the two...
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws
House Democrats attempted and failed to gut the measure’s protections before lawmakers ultimately voted this week to approve it.
Federal Court Temporarily Permits Llano County To Remove Explicit Books
Federal Court Temporarily Permits Llano County To Remove Explicit Books
The Fifth Circuit’s decision cuts into 30 years of its own precedent and could set the stage for a showdown before the U.S. Supreme Court.