An updated listing of where Republican and Democrat priorities are in the Texas Legislature.
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Ratcliffe Confirmed to Intelligence Post, Creating Vacant Congressional Seat
The confirmation came on a 49-44 party-line vote from the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Democrat Mail Ballot Expansion Plans For Now
While the Texas Supreme Court has not ruled on the merit of the case, oral arguments are scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Toth to Abbott: Will You Allow Healthy People to Go Back to Work Immediately?
“Why can’t we truly reopen Texas? With a death rate from COVID-19 proving to be this low, how can we not?”
While Abbott Lags, Other Governors Lead
At yesterday’s press conference, Abbott revealed he would continue to allow Sylvester Turner and other local officials—many of them Democrats—to call the shots in Texas.
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Report: Some Lawmakers Receiving Campaign Cash from Disgraced Dennis Bonnen
State Reps. Briscoe Cain and Jared Patterson also accepted money from State Rep. Dustin Burrows, Bonnen’s accomplice.
New Ad Blasts ‘Pro-Choice Republican’ Kay Granger
For the first time in her 23-year congressional stint, Granger faces a serious challenge in the Republican primary election.
Democrat Crushed in Fort Bend County Runoff
Gary Gates defeats Eliz Markowitz in House District 28 special election runoff.
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.
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Senate Strikes Against Job-Killing Sick Leave Mandates
Creighton argued that an inconsistent patchwork of regulations from city to city makes it difficult for cities to attract new businesses and create jobs.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform Bill
Some Republicans had reportedly threatened to vote against the bill without an amendment to add school districts back in.
Conroe ISD for Sale?
Government contractors are working together to shovel more debt onto taxpayers.
Bill to Raise Smoking Age Gets Senate Approval
This marks Patrick’s first legislative priority that has received the support of more Democrats than Republicans to pass out of the chamber.
State Spending Limits Legislation Approved in Senate
SB 1891, which strengthens the state’s spending cap, passed the chamber 20-11.
Wall Street Journal Calls Out Texas’ Soaring Property Tax Bills
Texas is ranked third nationwide for average property tax rates, behind only New Jersey and Illinois.
Bill Filed to Regulate Political Parties
HB 4255 would mandate that county chairmen have dictatorial control over party finances.
Democrats Reject Border Security in Partisan Senate Fight
The resolution, which declares a crisis on the southern border and urges Congress for adequate border funding, was approved in a party-line vote.
Texas House to Ratify Robin Hood
It turns out that the “Texas Plan,” as the school finance reform legislation has been billed, will continue to allow taxes and Robin Hood payments to climb.
Senate Committee Revises Budget, Matches House on Education Spending
Changes made in the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday increase total education reform spending to $9 billion with little dedicated to property tax relief.