A dispute over increases to legislator pensions threatened to kill a judicial pay raise in recent days.
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UT Dallas Students Object to Removal of ‘Spirit Rocks’
The UT Dallas administration removed historic university artifacts traditionally used for students’ free expression after support for Palestine clashed with that of Israel.
Abbott Makes First Endorsement Against Incumbent After School Choice Debacle
This is not expected to be the last endorsement Abbott makes against those who opposed his top legislative priority.
Abbott’s Appointments: Incompetency, Ideology, and Resistance
The governor’s appointments speak louder than his words.
Kyle Kacal Announces Retirement after Voting Against School Choice
Since entering the legislature, Kacal has worked against conservative reforms and sided with Democrats to expand government.
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Riley Gaines Urges Texas Lawmakers to ‘Save Women’s Sports’
The former University of Kentucky swimmer shared details from her experience competing against former University of Pennsylvania swimmer William “Lia” Thomas.
Gov. Abbott Offers $50K Reward for Information on Fugitive Illegal Alien
The suspect is a Texas Department of Public Safety top 10 fugitive.
AG Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into COVID Vaccine Manufacturers
Paxton’s investigation centers around whether the big pharmaceutical companies engaged in gain-of-function research and misled the public about the vaccine’s efficacy.
Legislation Banning Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Languishes in Texas House
A top lawmaker in the Texas House is sitting on measures that would ban the practice.
Trump Blasts ‘California Dade’ Phelan’s Property Tax Plan
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick received some high profile assistance in his crusade against the House’s appraisal cap plan.
Hundreds Gather at Capitol to Support Border Security
The How Many More rally called on Texas to secure the border in Washington’s absence.
Dan Patrick: ‘Nothing Wrong’ With a Special Session
In an interview with Texas Scorecard, Patrick explains how the Senate moved so quickly on their priorities.
House Moves Measure to ‘Rein In Rogue Prosecutors’
The bill’s author says it would “remove politics from prosecution.”
Texas Senate Approves Legislation Setting Limited ‘Guardrails’ Against COVID Mandates
Senate Bill 1024 codifies elements of Gov. Greg Abbott’s continued COVID-19 emergency executive order.
Corrupting Texas Education: The Dell Foundation
Wokeness and a connection to the Chinese Communist Party.
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Leach Breaks Silence on Bonnen Audio…To Apologize to Local Politicians
Leach, who defended Bonnen earlier this summer, had so far been silent on the issue since the audio’s release.
Dickey, West Divided on Bonnen Audio Aftermath
RPT Chairman James Dickey and his opponent Allen West are divided in their perception of the Texas House Speaker scandal and its 2020 ramifications.
SREC Members Sign Letter Calling for Bonnen’s Resignation
So far, 20 members of the State Republican Executive Committee have signed onto a letter calling for the resignation of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
Investigating Committee Members to Skip GOP Caucus Meeting
State Rep. Matt Krause says three Republican House members will recuse themselves from this weekend’s caucus meeting.
Commentary: Is the Bribery Provision of the Texas Constitution the Biggest Legal Threat to Bonnen?
The analysis of the audio recording shouldn’t be focused solely on legal issues.
Commentary: Auditable Paper Trails for Electronic Voting Machines Secure Our Votes
Klick’s Texas House Election Committee blocked important election integrity/ballot security legislation, leaving our 2020 Texas elections at risk.
Republicans React to Bonnen Audio, Call for Resignation
Though most Republican legislators have remained silent, some are beginning to speak out, calling for Speaker Dennis Bonnen to step down.
Exclusive: Levitt Breaks Silence on Possible Challenge to Klick
In a Texas Scorecard exclusive, True Texas Project board member Charlie Levitt breaks his silence on a possible Texas House bid against State Rep. Stephanie Klick.
Commentary: Klick Calls for Help
Direct Action Texas’ Daniel Greer responds to a commentary in which Alan Vera defends Stephanie Klick for killing the marquee election integrity bill of the legislative session.
Lang Flip Flops on Local Election, Seeks Return to Texas House Instead
Lang says he’s reconsidered last week’s decision, deciding to steer clear from what he called “front lines” at the local level and instead seek re-election to the Texas House.