Sydnie Henry

A born and bred Texan, Sydnie serves as the Managing Editor for Texas Scorecard. She graduated from Patrick Henry College with a B.A. in Government and is utilizing her research and writing skills to spread truth to Texans.

Abbott Launches Workforce Push: More Apprenticeships, More Trade Pathways

June 22, 2026

The governor directed four state agencies to expand apprenticeships, boost trade-focused education, and cut red tape so more Texans can step into...

Terrorist Org Sues Fort Worth ISD for Reassigning Muslim Principal

June 19, 2026

Shayma Alzubi was reassigned after social media posts supporting Sharia were brought to light.

Texas GOP Announces Top Priorities for 2027 Session

June 18, 2026

Stopping Sharia, eliminating property taxes, and closing the primary are among the GOP's priorities for 2027.

Oil and Gas Groups Defend West Texas Power-Line Buildout

June 11, 2026

This comes as watchdogs and landowners warn the multibillion‑dollar project has overstepped its legislative bounds and is costly for ratepayers.

Abbott Directs Regulators To Make Data Centers Pay Their Own Infrastructure Costs

June 10, 2026

While touting Texas’ economic growth, Abbott warns that rapid data center expansion cannot come at the expense of Texans.

Abbott Reaffirms Statewide Tuition Freeze for All Public Colleges

May 27, 2026

Reaffirming a statewide tuition freeze first announced in 2024, Abbott told higher education leaders they may not raise undergraduate tuition or fees.

New Fort Worth ISD Principal’s Pro-Sharia, Pro-Palestinian Posts Spark Backlash

May 26, 2026

Members of the State Board of Education called for an investigation.

High-Stakes GOP Runoffs Headline Tuesday’s Election

May 25, 2026

Four statewide seats as well as a handful of congressional and legislative seats are on the Republican ballot.

Rep. Roy Files Legislation To Track Data Center Water and Energy Use

May 22, 2026

The legislation would require annual reporting on water consumption and grid connection costs for large data centers receiving expedited federal...

UH System Regents Close Underperforming Programs

May 21, 2026

The board approved new programs in biological sciences and philosophy, politics, and economics, while closing the religious studies major and...

Paxton Sues Meta, WhatsApp Over False Privacy Claims

May 21, 2026

The attorney general alleges Meta falsely marketed WhatsApp as fully encrypted while employees could access user messages and data.

Austin Shooting Spree Suspect Has ICE Hold

May 20, 2026

Cristian Mondragon faces six felonies after a two-day crime spree that injured four people.