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In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Democrat Committee Chairs
Texas Scorecard reached out to all candidates in the runoff election for state Legislature seats, asking them where they stand on one of the top priorities for the GOP.
DEI and the University of North Texas
The university appears to be complying with the new state ban on DEI in higher education, but there’s still more room for reform.
SOURCES: Dade Phelan Campaign Recruit Rick Perry Staffers
Former Perry strategist reportedly offered $250,000 plus a “win bonus” to aid Phelan campaign.
Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Not Seeking Re-election
Rinaldi endorsed former Collin County GOP Chair Abraham George for the position.
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The Shrinking Dennis Bonnen Coalition is Desperately Clinging to Power
The Austin swamp is working overtime to protect the status quo.
Land Commissioner Buckingham Calls Newly Proposed Illegal Alien Processing Center a ‘Band-Aid’
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has planned to build another facility to house illegal aliens in the Laredo area.
Attorney General Proposes New Reporting Requirements for Local Prosecutors
The new rule is meant to create transparency and promote accountability for district and county attorneys.
State Rep. Rogers Set the Stage for School Electioneering Long Before Primary
A newsletter sent out to Garner ISD parents and faculty last fall included an anti-school choice article by Rogers.
Federal Court Upholds Texas Law Protecting Kids From Online Porn
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state’s age-verification requirements for commercial pornography sites are constitutional.
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.
Over 503K Illegal Aliens Apprehended Since Operation Lone Star Began
Gov. Greg Abbott paraded the three-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star and its successes.
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Texas 4-H Under Fire for Releasing CRT-filled Workbook
The Texas branch of 4-H is facing backlash for its latest “Explore Book” on “Global Service.”
Glenn Rogers Encourages Illegal Electioneering by School Districts
A text thread is the latest in a series of events suggesting election coordination with government schools.
Frisco Independent School District Sued For Illegal Electioneering
The Texas attorney general sued the school district for using official resources to push citizens to vote for “pro-public education” candidates.
‘Trump is Not Welcome in Texas’: Lawmaker’s Anti-Trump Tweets Surface in Campaign
State Rep. Justin Holland accused former President Donald Trump of being “out of touch” and “not a true Statesman.”
AG Ken Paxton Targets Dade Phelan’s Loyalists on Campaign Tour
Paxton told Texas Scorecard that he believes voters are finally figuring out what’s happening in Austin.
Trump Endorsements Flood in for Candidates
Donald Trump announced endorsements for several state House and judicial candidates.
Vegas Bets Big on Speaker Phelan
The casino lobby has emerged from the shadows to play the primary election.
Texas Defends Law Protecting Internet Free Speech
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments regarding a state law that prohibits major social media platforms from censoring speech they find offensive.
Texas Sues Pornhub for Failing to Verify User Ages
The porn conglomerate could be subject to millions of dollars in fines.
Grassroots Groups Recommend All Texas GOP Primary Ballot Propositions
The True Texas Project and Grassroots America: We The People are going all in on the Republican Party of Texas’ ballot propositions.