Wall is joined in the Republican primary by 14 other candidates.
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Local Property Taxes: What Federal Tax Reform is Showing Us
The prospects for property tax reform hang in the balance.
Four Battles from the Texas GOP Convention
Grassroots conservatives thwarted several attacks from the establishment wing of the party and left San Antonio victoriously.
Beto Fundraises in Hollywood…Again
The move isn’t surprising for O’Rourke, whose liberal values have proven to be out of step with Texans.
Paxton Takes on Obama’s Weaponized Agency
Paxton’s brief, filed in conjunction with 13 other states, arrives on the heels of two lawsuits challenging CFPB’s structure.
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Texas Scorecard Radio (April 19, 2018)
Episode 29: Cary Cheshire visits with Jacob Asmussen about the latest property tax hikes in the Capitol City. Brandon Waltens discusses his recent trip to San Antonio and the future of the Shrine of Texas Liberty. State Sen. Konni Burton gives an update on her re-election campaign in this week’s interview, and Tony McDonald […]
City of Austin Proposes Another Laughable Regulation
This piece of legislation is even asinine for the city that just can’t seem to leave people alone.
Senator Ted Cruz Grills Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg over Censorship
Facebook has actively censored conservative pages, while promoting liberal ones.
Judge Orders New Election in Contested Kaufman Primary
Unable to determine a true winner, a judge ordered a new election in the Kaufman County Court at Law No. 1 Republican primary race.
Commissioner Noack Proposes Toll Road Referendum
Noack says he will lead petition to put the 249 toll on the ballot if the county continues to move forward with the unpopular project.
Texas Scorecard Radio (April 12, 2018)
Episode 28: Host Cary Cheshire catches up with Charles Blain and Erin Anderson to hear about the latest from around the state. U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert drops in to discuss the Omnibus spending bill and his fight for taxpayers in D.C. Michael Quinn Sullivan has this week’s commentary. The 8th Wonder of the […]
Grassroots to San Antonio City Council: “Don’t Move the Alamo Cenotaph”
“This is the Republic of Texas Defender’s War Memorial and I’m fighting for it.”
Beto O’Rourke: If You Like Your AR-15, You Can Keep It*
A ban on “sale, production, transfer, and importation” is, in practical terms, confiscation and prohibition.
Another Resignation
Mr. Farenthold delivered his announcement via video during the middle of the day and left his position by 5 pm.
In Wake of Influx of Migrants, President Trump Set to Deploy National Guard Troops to Border
President Trump is making a move in line with his two most recent predecessors to help temporarily secure the nation’s southern border.
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Paxton Sues to Protect Property Rights
The Attorney General has asked to intervene in a lawsuit against an ordinance adopted by the City of Austin that infringes on the rights of property owners in a rather ludicrous fashion.
TEC Doubles Down on Lois Lerner Group
Ethics commissioners double down on COGEL, an international consortium of speech regulators that once gave its highest prized to the disgraced IRS director.
Record Number of Texans Registering to Vote
It would appear that more Republicans are registering to vote in the Lone Star State.
Is Wolens the “Best Possible Democrat?”
In defending Straus, the House GOP Caucus promised the “very best.” But Wolens is anything but.
Paxton Sues to Protect the Internet
In his lawsuit, Paxton argues that the Obama administration’s decision violates the Constitution’s by surrendering government property without congressional authorization and could chill citizens’ right to free speech.
State Lawmaker Double Dipping On Her Way Out
Dawnna Dukes’ delayed retirement will cost Travis County taxpayers and state taxpayer more than $100,000 each.
Harris County Approves $105 Million for Astrodome Renovation
County Commissioners approve a plan to spend millions on overhauling the 8th Wonder of the World.
Straus TEC Appointment Signals Continued War Against Conservatives
Steve Wolens turned the TEC into a weapon against Texans. Now Straus is sending him there to keep it one.
Cruz Gives Public Support To Trump
“I pledged to endorse the Republican nominee, and I am honoring that commitment.”
Rewarding Bad Results
According to financial reports compiled by TransparencyTexas.org, those lawmakers who score the worst on the Fiscal Responsibility Index tend to raise the most money from the lobby.