Two Republicans are in the special runoff for Senate District 30: political outsider Shelley Luther and Austin insider Drew Springer.
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Texas to End Forced Annexation Statewide
Lawmakers pass a bill extending property rights protection to all Texans.
Will House Approve Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying?
State Sen. Bob Hall’s bill is the last remaining legislative vehicle this session for enacting a ban.
Texas House Approves Ban on Red-Light Cameras
The legislation marks the first bill passed out of the chamber by State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, who is currently serving his fourth term in the Texas House.
Conroe ISD Considers Placing Defeated Bond Back on Ballot
Ignoring the will of voters, trustees are open to bringing back a “zombie bond” identical to the one voters just rejected.
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Texas Scorecard Radio (January 31, 2019)
Part Two of our interview with Senator Ted Cruz.
Texas Democrat Wants to Abolish Immigration Enforcement Agency
A bill by Democrat State Rep. Ron Reynolds would urge the U.S. Congress to end ICE.
Supreme Court Overturns Sanctions in Pressley Election Challenge
While dismissing the lawsuit as moot, the Court reversed sanctions finding that Pressley’s claims were not frivolous.
Illegal Alien Going to Prison for Voting in Texas With Fake ID
Mexican national living illegally in Bexar County for decades under a fake name was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal voter fraud and identity theft charges.
News Release: 95,000 Non-Citizens Registered to Vote in Texas
58,000 of them have voted in one or more Texas elections.
Texas Scorecard Radio (January 24, 2019)
Part One of an interview with Sen. Ted Cruz discussing the government shutdown, El Chapo, and more!
Montgomery County Lawmakers Appointed to Key Committees
The appointments are a substantial upgrade from the last session.
Groundwater District Rejects Taxpayer Funded Lobbying… Again
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District board rejects for the second time a resurrected proposal to hire a lobbyist, which they already nixed only a week before.
Patrick Announces Senate Committee Assignments
House Committees are expected to be announced by Speaker Dennis Bonnen in the coming weeks.
Court Restores Austinites’ Rights
After the City of Austin tried to deny citizens’ rights, a court stepped in to protect them.
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UT-Austin Campaign Aims to Redefine Masculinity
“Even though I’m masculine, I can wear makeup, and if I feel like wearing a dress, I can do that too and it’s totally fine…”
Paxton Joins Suit Against Austin Sick Leave Policy
“The Austin City Council’s disdain and blatant disregard for the rule of law is an attempt to unlawfully and inappropriately usurp the authority of the state lawmakers”
Major Victory for Texas Voter ID Law
A federal appeals court upheld Texas’ photo voter ID law as nondiscriminatory, reversing the lower court’s “abuse of discretion” in striking down the law.
Ratcliffe Demands Strict Accounting Of Money Sent To Palestinian Government
Texas congressman wants foreign aid frozen until State Department ensures no dollars are going to terrorists.
Governor Abbott to Farenthold: Pay Up
Governor Greg Abbott spoke on behalf of all taxpayers in his open letter to disgraced former Congressman Blake Farenthold.
Texas Scorecard Radio (April 26, 2018)
Episode 30: Host Tony McDonald is joined by Ross Kecseg to discuss what was learned from a forensic audit of a North Texas ISD. Brandon Waltens discusses the recent anti-2nd Amendment school walkouts. Also Part 1 of Tony’s interview with Tim Dunn about the biblical roots of self governance and Michael Quinn Sullivan has […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sides with Governor Greg Abbott on Early Congressional Election
Attorney General Paxton sided with Governor Abbott in regards to expediting the special election to fill the Texas 27th Congressional District.
Huffines Endorses Koch for Dallas County Commissioner
State Sen. Don Huffines endorses J.J. Koch in the Republican primary runoff for Dallas County Commissioner District 2.
Burton Backs Reformers in GCISD School Board Race
“It was a great honor to vote for Amy Putnam and Tim Raine for GCISD school board.”
Cain Drafts Bill to Recoup Funds for Schools Who Promote Anti-Gun Walk-out
“It’s absolutely irresponsible to tell students to walk out of class, and then tell the taxpayer they have to pay.”