Four suspects charged in connection with an organized mail-ballot vote harvesting scheme during the 2018 Democrat primary election.
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Challengers Seek to Reform Magnolia Independent School District
Establishment and newcomers vie over skyrocketing school property taxes and board members’ deference to school superintendent.
Is Conroe ISD Using Tax Dollars to Electioneer?
Tax-funded mailers only show voters the sunny side of proposed $807 million bond.
Texas House Votes to Kick Can on Real Reform to Teacher Retirement System
Only State Rep. Jonathan Stickland voted against the effort to pass the buck.
Senate Moves to Close Legislature-to-Lobby Revolving Door
A prohibition on serving as an elected official and a lobbyist simultaneously, however, was stripped from the bill in a floor amendment.
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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.
Texas Scorecard Radio (January 17, 2019)
Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Rob Henneke joins the show to discuss the recent court ruling striking down ObamaCare.
Texas Scorecard Radio (January 10, 2019)
The 86th Texas Legislature has begun. Texas Scorecard Radio discusses week one.
Texas Senate Creates New Committee on Property Taxes
Though no chair or members of the committee have been announced yet, many expect Patrick to release committee assignments within the next week.
Attorney General Confirms Elected Officials Can Be Tax-Funded Lobbyists
No specific law prohibits elected officials from lobbying while in office.
Hurd Sides With Democrats Against Border Security
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd one of seven Republicans to break ranks with the GOP and support the Democrats’ spending bill.
What are the Real House Deadlines?
When do bills need to be out of committee in order to pass?
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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.”
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 […]
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 […]