The new minimum wage has been set to $20 an hour for government workers and $21.65 for contractors.
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Austin Mayor Says Contract with Local Police Union is Top Priority
Following staffing shortages and rising crime, Mayor Kirk Watson says he wants to come to an agreement with the Austin Police Association.
Houston: A Year of Challenges Ahead
Houston is facing significant challenges that will be up to the newly elected city government to handle.
Footage Shows Thousands of Illegal Aliens Flooding Eagle Pass
A citizen journalist captured footage showing thousands of illegal aliens from over 20 different countries crossing the border at Eagle Pass.
Dawson County Becomes Fifth County in Texas to Outlaw Abortion, Abortion Trafficking
The Dawson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ ordinance.
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Anti-sex Offender Registry Association Meets in Houston
The group sympathizes with sex offenders and calls pedophiles “minor-attracted persons.”
Only US and Texas Flags Allowed on Bell County Facilities
As of Tuesday, a “Pride” flag was still visible in Commissioner Minor’s courthouse window.
Abortion Organization Opens Pop-up Shop in Bastrop
Mayday Health put up QR codes and posters encouraging women to seek abortion pills.
New Policies Force ‘Princeton Pride’ to Tone Down LGBT Event on School Property
Parents and community members still question why events celebrating sexual behavior are allowed in school facilities.
Abbott Donor Funds Illegal Alien Housing Project Near Houston
“Colony Ridge Communities” markets land to illegal aliens through loan loopholes, while stakeholders contribute to Abbott yearly.
Tyler Public Library Keeps Sexually Explicit Book Available for Minors
Local officials rejected parents’ request to move the book out of the section for teens.
Highland Park School District Buys $1.8 Million Home for Superintendent
Superintendent Mike Rockwood will live in the house rent-free.
Kempner Promotes LGBT Agenda With Drag-themed Festival
The festival featured several drag shows, a march, and a drag queen story hour—all targeting children directly.
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Election Reform Measures Despite Lawsuit Threat
After Abbott signed two important election measures, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee promised he’s “gearing up to sue the state.”
Former Amarillo ISD Substitute Teacher Wanted for Sexual Assault of Student
Crime Stoppers is looking for 20-year-old Lucio Antonio Murillo.
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Granger Endorsed by Fake ‘Pro-Life’ Organization Lobbying to End Baby’s Life
12-term Republican congresswoman proclaims strong “pro-life” record despite being endorsed by anti-life organization.
13th Congressional District Candidates Pick up Endorsements
Important endorsements are rolling in for the race to replace U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry.
Grassroots Speak as Fort Worth Considers Punishing Small Businesses
After the City of Fort Worth posted a survey on short-term rentals, Texas Scorecard reached out to some local property owners for their thoughts.
Councilman Sues McKinney to Stop Recall Election
Council Member La’Shadion Shemwell asks a federal court to stop a voter-initiated recall he says violates the Voting Rights Act.
Batch’s Travel Tale Doesn’t Match Records
Congressional candidate Brandon Batch recently told an audience that an overseas work trip prevented him from voting in 2018. However, official records do not appear to corroborate the story.
Arlington Chamber Supports Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Chambers of commerce often support the anti-taxpayer policy agendas of cities, rather than the taxpaying businesses they claim to represent.
How Long Can Granger’s Panther Island Stay Afloat?
If federal funding remains frozen, the local water district officials could keep the $1.17 billion boondoggle going with $150 million worth of new debt.
Tarrant County Defies Abbott, Wants More Refugees
County commissioners vote unanimously to accept refugees after Texas’ governor attempts to pull state out of resettlement program.
Dallas County Wasted Taxpayer Money on Unsecure Voting Equipment
Poor planning by the county’s top election official is costing Dallas taxpayers millions and jeopardizing election security.
Records Indicate Two Congressional Candidates Only Voted Once
After a review of public records indicated that two congressional candidates had not voted before the 2019 General Election, one has come clean about his record.