“It’s time for Texas to step up and finish the job President Trump started.”
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Beto O’Rourke Lags in the Polls
Recent polls show Gov. Greg Abbott is still ahead and favored among Texans.
Lawmakers Ask Abbott to Stop Distributing COVID Vaccines for Young Children
“The FDA’s authorization for the COVID-19 vaccines for infants has raised many concerns and unanswered questions across the country.”
Texas House Freedom Caucus Warns of ‘Illegality’ for Companies Funding Employee Abortions
Due to pre-Roe statutes, employers funding abortion travel may be subject to felony prosecution.
Local Government Spending ‘Wildly Out of Step’ with What Texas Taxpayers Can Afford
“Now it is time to rein in excessive government spending growth at the local level.”
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Texas Officials Are Forcing Taxpayers to Aid and Abet Abortions
Texans are forced to fund companies that are now promising to help commit abortions.
More Than 50 Migrants Found Dead in Abandoned Trailer in San Antonio
The ongoing crisis at the southern border has caused another human tragedy.
Texas Citizens Push Back Against Drag Show for Kids
Conservative pushback on “kid-friendly” drag show caused one Texas pub to change the show’s age restrictions.
Texas GOP Priority: Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids
Demands by grassroots Texans to protect children from sexualization prevailed, and the Texas GOP officially recognized the issue as a legislative priority.
Poll Shows Majority of Texas GOP Delegates Disapprove of Sen. Cornyn
Cornyn recently came under scrutiny for his push to compromise with Democrats on expanding gun control laws.
Beto O’Rourke Rallies for Abortion
In light of the overturning of Roe, gubernatorial candidate O’Rourke says he would overturn Texas laws protecting preborn children.
New US Rep. Mayra Flores Says Nancy Pelosi Pushed Her Daughter
“No child should be pushed to the side for a photo op. PERIOD!!”
Texas GOP Priority: Ban Gender Modification of Kids
The Republican Party of Texas announced its legislative priorities last week.
Texas House Candidate Frederick Frazier Indicted for Impersonating Public Servant
Richardson police confirmed to Texas Scorecard that Frazier was booked and released on Friday.
Texas Lawmaker Condemns Cornyn’s Gun Bill ‘Cowardice’
After the Senate voted to advance gun control legislation, State Rep. Bryan Slaton blasted Cornyn and Washington Democrats.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Vaccine Mandates
With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked whether they support prohibiting vaccine mandates.
Runoff Preview: Gurski and Leo-Wilson Clash for House District 23
Patrick Gurski and Terri Leo-Wilson are competing to represent southeast Texas in the state House.
School District Pressured Staff to Support $992 Million Bond
It is unlawful for school districts to use taxpayer resources to advocate for or against political measures.
University of Texas Teaching Trans ‘Genderbread Person’ Chart to Students
“The bottom line is, your external genitalia does not dictate your gender.”
Texas State Bar to Sue Attorney General Paxton for Challenging 2020 Election
Paxton called the Texas Bar a “liberal activist group,” saying the suit is politically motivated.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Implores Lawmakers to Act on Border Crisis
“I need that law… that gives us the ability to be sued so we can go fight that fight.”
Texas Democrats Double Down on Support for Unfettered Abortion
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke says he opposes any restrictions on abortion.
Some Texas Leaders Silent on Potential Roe v. Wade Reversal
While other GOP leaders have offered comments on the pending decision, Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan have declined.
Runoff Preview: Reyes and Flores Face Off for Senate District 24
Pete Flores and Raul Reyes are competing to represent Central Texas in the state Senate.
Schools Sent Employees to Critical Race Theory Conference With Tax Dollars
Four major school districts spent more than $26,000 on the SXSW EDU conference.