An examination of allegations at Round Rock and Dallas school districts.
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Texas House District 5 Candidates in Their Own Words
Texas Scorecard asked legislative candidates to weigh in on issues facing the Lone Star State.
Texas House District 1 Candidates in Their Own Words
Texas Scorecard asked legislative candidates to weigh in on issues facing the Lone Star State.
iVoterGuide Releases Candidate Evaluations
A data-driven voting guide rates candidates on a scale ranging from verified liberal to verified conservative.
The California Effect on Texas Elections?
“Texas is turning our own citizens blue.”
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Texans Critique Gov. Abbott’s and Speaker Phelan’s Handling of Botched Special Session
Grassroots leaders don’t buy the narrative that Democrats alone are responsible for the special legislative session’s lack of progress.
What a Forensic Audit Can Reveal About Texas Elections
Texans want to know their votes count. Can a forensic audit give voters greater confidence in Texas elections?
New Mask Guidance From CDC Causes Further Confusion in Texas
The Legislature had the opportunity to end mask mandates, but they didn’t.
Texas Parents Can Now Choose to Keep Students Back a Grade
Due to COVID and low standardized test scores, a new law gives parents more say in their child’s education.
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Allows University of Texas’ Race-Based Admissions
“We look forward to asking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to review and reverse the dismissal of this important civil rights case.”
Amid Criticism, Gov. Abbott Orders National Guard to Help Arrest Illegals Crossing Border
Abbott’s order follows criticism he’s received for posturing without compelling actions.
GOP Lawmaker Asks if Quorum-Busting Democrats’ Seats Can Be Vacated
State Rep. James White (R–Hillister) asked the question of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
Speaker Phelan Admits He Has Power to Send for the Arrest of Absent Lawmakers
Two weeks into a lack of quorum, and an arrest warrant was finally filed.
Citizens Find Governor Abbott’s ‘Border Wall’ Is a Fence
Former ICE agent says materials from unfinished parts of the Trump wall are abandoned, ready to be used by Texas.
With Speaker’s Permission to Leave the State Capitol, House Democrat Chairman Returns to Washington
Given a “permission slip” by Speaker Phelan, State Rep. Philip Cortez was able to rejoin other absent Democrat lawmakers.
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Straus Attacks Abbott Agenda
Throwing what can best be described as a wide-ranging temper tantrum in the face of unease among his...
Lawmakers “Force Fed” Pay Raise, Both Literally and Figuratively
The Texas Ethics Commission is poised to give Texas lawmakers a raise they never even asked for. To add...
Establishment to Conservatives: Play the Game or Get Played
In attempts to defend those in power, Texas’ political media establishment often portrays members of the...
Nominees to UT System Unqualified to Serve
Not much time has passed since Governor Greg Abbott announced his first series of appointments to the...
Support for Straus Yields No Gains for Liberty
During the race for Speaker between Joe Straus and Scott Turner, conservative members who supported Straus...
Straus Again Empowers Democrats, Liberal Republicans
Wednesday afternoon, House Speaker Joe Straus released his committee assignments for the 84th Texas House of...
Last Exit to Servitude
In the aftermath of Wednesday’s announcement of committee assignments in the Texas House, the establishment...
No Excuses for Inaction on Conservative Reform
When the Texas Constitution was adopted, the intention was to safeguard the people from government—to...
Straus House: Tax Cuts Are ‘Gimmicks’
One of House Speaker Joe Straus’ closest advisors, State Rep. Lyle Larson of San Antonio, has come out in...
Students and Parents Demand School Choice
“All children need access to effective education options regardless of zip code, regardless of resources.” – State Sen. Donna Campbell