Three bills to lower school property taxes have finally moved in the House.
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Dade Phelan Declares Victory in Texas House Speaker Race
A political staffer-turned-politician, Phelan has represented the southeast Texas-based House District 21 in the Texas House since 2014.
Allen West: No Backroom Speaker Selection
“Any candidate who emerges from a guarded, smoke-filled room will end in embarrassment.”
All 7 Paxton Accusers Have Been Terminated, Placed on Leave, or Resigned
Earlier this month, seven of Paxton’s top aides signed their names to a letter to the AG office’s director of human resources, accusing Paxton of illegal behavior.
Trey Martinez Fischer Becomes Second Democrat to Announce Speaker Run
Though several Republican members are rumored to be eyeing the position, none have officially filed as of yet.
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Biedermann Pledges Legislation to Take Back Control Over Alamo
“The city of San Antonio and the GLO have abused their authority, and it’s time for Texas to take back the entire Alamo Plaza through the power of eminent domain if necessary.”
East Texas Democrats Charged in Fraudulent Mail Ballot Scheme
Four suspects charged in connection with an organized mail-ballot vote harvesting scheme during the 2018 Democrat primary election.
Unsolicited Mail-Ballot Application Scheme Stopped by Texas Supreme Court
The state’s highest civil court has issued a stay in response to legal action filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the unsolicited mailing of ballot applications.
Democrat PAC Pledges $6.2M to Flip Texas House
Forward Majority PAC describes its mission as “fighting to take back GOP-held state legislative chambers and safeguard the future of our democracy.”
Abbott Sued for Banning Families From Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
Texans in nursing homes banned from being with loved ones by Texas’ governor have hope in new lawsuit.
Sex Ed Standards on Upcoming Texas Education Board Agenda
September 4 is the deadline to sign up for public testimony during the September 8-11 State Board of Education meetings.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Harris County Plan of Mass Mailing Ballot Applications
Wednesday’s temporary order requires the county to stop the mass mailing while the court considers whether to provide emergency relief, halting the program entirely.
Fallon Wins GOP Congressional Nomination
Party activists selected the Republican state senator to be the likely successor to former U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe.
Abbott to Fill Vacancy After Paul Green Announces Retirement from Texas Supreme Court
It has become common practice in recent years for justices to retire during the middle of their terms in order to trigger a gubernatorial appointment.
State Orders Public Schools to Reopen, Masks Required
Students over the age of 10 will be required to wear masks, in accordance with the executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Trump to Become First President to Attend March for Life
Past Republican presidents—from George Bush to Ronald Reagan—have not attended the pro-life rally in person.
Voting Underway in Texas House Special Runoffs
Voters in House Districts 28, 100, and 148 head back to the polls starting January 21 for special runoff elections to fill vacant seats.
Texas Scorecard Radio (January 16, 2020)
The discussion this week turns to the controversial plans for the Alamo.
Maryland Judge Blocks Abbott’s Rejection of Additional Refugees
A Clinton appointee has temporarily halted an executive order by President Trump that allows states to opt out of refugee resettlement.
Texas Scorecard Radio (December 26, 2019)
Tracy Marshall and Julie McCarty are both working in their own way to shine a light on politics in Texas.
Lawmakers Call on Abbott for Special Session to Save Baby Tinslee’s Life
A bipartisan group of legislators has written a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, demanding a special session to end the unjust 10-day rule.
Patrick: Alamo Comments from Bush “Offensive and Inaccurate”
Comments by George P. Bush made on Twitter last week have caused Patrick to speak up and defend the opposition.
Middleton Demands Local Governments Follow Law, Disclose Lobby Contracts
Middleton’s office sent out letters to local governments across Texas requesting taxpayer-funded lobbying disclosures be posted on their website in compliance with a new state law.
Biedermann to Abbott: Don’t Move the Alamo Cenotaph
“I again appeal to you to protect and defend the sanctity of this monument.”
New Group Promises to Engage Christians in Politics
“Now is the hour for the Church to rise up and take action.”