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 Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
Dallas Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
Nation awaits jurors’ decision in Derek Chauvin trial as memories of 2020 riots hover over Dallas City Council elections.
Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate Parker Announces Support for Election Integrity
Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate Parker Announces Support for Election Integrity
Brian Byrd remains silent, while other candidates have made their position known.
Local Officials Write Your Property Tax Bill
Local Officials Write Your Property Tax Bill
Not all the blame rests on the appraisal districts.
Citizens Ask Legislature to Fix ‘Corrupt’ Appraisal Board Election System
Citizens Ask Legislature to Fix ‘Corrupt’ Appraisal Board Election System
Larger local governments play the game to get their chosen ones elected.
Fort Worth Mayoral Candidates Side Against Election Integrity
Fort Worth Mayoral Candidates Side Against Election Integrity
Steve Penate sides with citizens to make elections more secure.
Homeowners’ Wallets Still Hit by City and County Property Tax Growth
Homeowners’ Wallets Still Hit by City and County Property Tax Growth
Property tax reform didn’t deliver property tax relief in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Parental Right to Second Medical Opinion Passes House, Heads to Senate
Parental Right to Second Medical Opinion Passes House, Heads to Senate
Child Protective Services reforms stemming from the Drake Pardo case continue to march forward.
Dallas City Council Candidates Discuss Public Safety
Dallas City Council Candidates Discuss Public Safety
Councilmember Cara Mendelsohn drops shocking revelations about city council.
Brian Byrd and Ann Zadeh’s Tax-Hiking History in Fort Worth
Brian Byrd and Ann Zadeh’s Tax-Hiking History in Fort Worth
Despite different campaign messaging, two mayoral candidates have been more allied than might be expected when it comes to your taxes.
Local Officials Spar With Citizens Over Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Local Officials Spar With Citizens Over Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
"Tax dollars are for police and potholes, not paid lobbyists.”
North Texas School Board Members Indicted for Violating Open Meetings Act
North Texas School Board Members Indicted for Violating Open Meetings Act
Fallout from Carroll ISD’s conflict with parents over the controversial Cultural Competence Action Plan continues.
Abbott Vaccine Passport Restriction Falls Short of DeSantis’ Ban
Abbott Vaccine Passport Restriction Falls Short of DeSantis’ Ban
“Texas still allows businesses to require you to have a vaccine passport.”