Robert Montoya

Robert Montoya

Born in Houston, Robert Montoya is an investigative reporter for Texas Scorecard. He believes transparency is the obligation of government.
Dallas Election: Election Integrity and Council Members for ‘Defunding’ Police
Dallas Election: Election Integrity and Council Members for ‘Defunding’ Police
April 30, 2021
Voters will decide if noncitizens will help redraw city election maps and whether or not to rehire those who cut police overtime.
Saturday’s Fort Worth Mayoral Election Pits Vying Factions Against Each Other
Saturday’s Fort Worth Mayoral Election Pits Vying Factions Against Each Other
April 29, 2021
Two factions of the establishment are vying for control of a taxpayer-funded real estate project.
Legislature Moves to Tighten Property Tax Hike Exemptions
Legislature Moves to Tighten Property Tax Hike Exemptions
April 28, 2021
Local officials’ greed forced action.
Texas Senate Passes Anti-Riot Bill
Texas Senate Passes Anti-Riot Bill
April 28, 2021
Those convicted of rioting would be required to give restitution to property owners for any damage they did.
Charity Targeted During Winter Blackouts
Charity Targeted During Winter Blackouts
April 27, 2021
Office of Dallas Councilmember Omar Narvaez asked a charity helping people during winter blackouts if they had the proper permit.
Interview: Dallas City Council Candidates Judy Kumar and John Botefuhr
Interview: Dallas City Council Candidates Judy Kumar and John Botefuhr
April 26, 2021
Challengers to incumbent Councilmember Paula Blackmon discuss public safety.
‘Defund Police’ Dallas Council Member Falsely Claimed Police Endorsement
‘Defund Police’ Dallas Council Member Falsely Claimed Police Endorsement
April 26, 2021
Despite an alliance with anti-police activists, Omar Narvaez tried positioning himself as pro-police.
‘Illegal Campaign Finance Activities’ Alleged Against Fort Worth Candidate
‘Illegal Campaign Finance Activities’ Alleged Against Fort Worth Candidate
April 22, 2021
Leonard Firestone receives contribution from political campaign that hasn’t disclosed its donors.
Dallas Citizens Asked to Give Political Influence to Noncitizens
Dallas Citizens Asked to Give Political Influence to Noncitizens
April 21, 2021
District 11 city council candidate Barry Wernick stands for citizen representation in city government.
Dallas City Council Candidates Endorsed by Black Lives Matter Activist
Dallas City Council Candidates Endorsed by Black Lives Matter Activist
April 20, 2021
Supporter of police overtime cut looks for more influence from city hall.
True Texas Project Releases Citizen Recommendations in North Texas Elections
True Texas Project Releases Citizen Recommendations in North Texas Elections
April 19, 2021
Citizen activists give more than 100 recommendations before the May local elections.
Dallas Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
Dallas Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
April 19, 2021
Nation awaits jurors’ decision in Derek Chauvin trial as memories of 2020 riots hover over Dallas City Council elections.