Texas Scorecard asked all run-off candidates for the state legislature about what more Texas can do to combat the border crisis.
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El Paso Judge Blocks AG Paxton from Obtaining Illegal Alien Shelter Records
Judge Francisco Dominguez called into question Paxton’s motivations behind demanding the information.
Watchdog Group Calls Out Republican Lobbyists for ‘Redwashing’ Blackrock’s Pro-abortion Policies
The American Accountability Foundation sent an e-mail to lawmakers on Monday questioning why any “Republican” lobbyist would represent a woke firm such as Blackrock that is actively promoting abortion.
US House District 23 Headed to Runoff Election
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing Brandon Herrera in the runoff election.
Speaker Hopeful Owns Shares in Bonnen-Phelan Bank
Sources have indicated State Rep. Dustin Burrows is among those attempting to influence the next speaker election.
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Republican Nominees Facing off Against Democrats in November House Races
Several other races are headed to runoffs to determine the Republican nominee.
School Choice Wins Big on Super Tuesday
Texas Teachers’ unions face a bleak future.
Potential Speaker Candidate Hired by Bank with Ties to Bonnen and Phelan
State Rep. Cody Harris is employed by Third Coast Bank, which has ties to current Speaker Dade Phelan and former Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
AG Paxton’s Criminal Appeals Court Picks Unseat Incumbents
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s picks for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals faired well this year, with all three winning their respective races.
Multiple House and Senate Races Head to Runoff Election
The runoff election will take place in May.
Speaker Dade Phelan Fails to Get Majority Support in GOP Primary, Forced Into Runoff
Only one other speaker has entered a runoff, and lost in 1972.
H-E-B Chair, Teachers’ Union Back Anti-School Choice Republicans
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt and Texas AFT are going after against pro-school choice candidates in this year’s Republican primary.
Mark Cuban Doubles Down on Supporting Beleaguered Biden
The gambling and DEI hypeman endorsed Biden after pitching his pill company to the White House.
Texas Judge Blocks AG Paxton From Investigating Transgender Advocacy Group
A judge in Travis County ruled that requiring PFLAG to provide information on gender-confused minors seeking mutilative procedures would cause harm.
Texas Tech University Suspends Professor for ‘Hateful, Antisemitic, and Unacceptable’ Social Media Posts
First reported by Texas Scorecard, Funez-Flores had a history of antisemitic social media posts in which he publicly cursed Israel and the United States.
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Candidates Compete for House District 30 Open Seat
Four candidates are vying to fill the seat in the South Texas district.
Texas Schools Still ‘Passing the Trash’
A Texas educator charged last year with child grooming had a past record of “improper communications with students.”
State Rep. Kronda Thimesch Calls Opponent ‘Liberal,’ But Appointed Him as Successor
According to records obtained by Texas Scorecard, Thimesch appointed her opponent Mitch Little as an emergency interim successor.
Democrats Push to Connect Texas to National Power Grid
Texas energy experts argue this would not solve any grid reliability issues.
Attorney General Paxton Issues Final Endorsements for Upcoming Primary Election
The list was accompanied by a message from the attorney general for Texas to “clean house.”
State Rep. Glenn Rogers and Challenger Mike Olcott to Face Off in Republican Primary
This race will serve as a rematch after Rogers narrowly defeated Olcott in 2022.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Endorses Candidates
Official endorsements for the upcoming primary election were announced by the organization.
Texas Public Policy Foundation Announces Legislative Priorities for 2025
The priorities include school choice, border security, and public safety.
Ben Armenta Announces Candidacy for Texas GOP Chair
Armenta finished in last place in an 8-way primary election for Land Commissioner in 2022, earning 3 percent of the vote.
State Rep. Troxclair Faces Primary Test From Former State Rep. Biedermann
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair is seeking to spoil a comeback attempt by former State Rep. Kyle Biedermann.