The Chinese Infiltration of Texas
About The Series
This series explores how the Chinese Communist Party has been purposefully infiltrating the Lone Star State over the last two decades. The series was produced by Texas Scorecard’s investigative team throughout the spring and summer of 2022.
Sections
This series covers 14 articles in four sections, found below. Each section has an associated podcast (🔉). The special bonus section is available only as a podcast.
Land
Identity Politics Has Destroyed the Bonds of American Society
Urgent action is necessary now!
Anti-Israel Protests & DEI Ban Progress the Focus of Senate Education Hearing
Senate Education Chair Brandon Creighton described DEI ideology as mirroring old Marxist talking points.
🔉 Listen to episode 1 of EXPOSED: The Chinese Infiltration of Texas’ Land 🔉
Schools & Education
Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
State Sen. John Whitmire is leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee 42 percent to 35 percent according to the latest poll.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Endorses Conservative Activist Mike Olcott
Cruz says that Olcott “represents the first of many strong candidates who are ready to unseat incumbents who failed to vote yes for school choice.”
Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Democrat Challenger Among Texas Voters
Cruz currently leads Democrat challenger Colin Allred by six percentage points.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Gambling Expansion
With gambling expansion being a popular debate topic, runoff election candidates voiced their opinions on how much expansion Texas should allow.
🔉 Listen to episode 2 of EXPOSED: The Chinese Infiltration of Texas’ Schools 🔉
Politics
McKinney Mayor George Fuller Fined for Ethics Violations
The Texas Ethics Commission imposed a $500 civil penalty to “deter future violations” of electioneering laws.
Denton School Officials Criminally Charged for Electioneering
Citizen complaints led to first-ever criminal prosecutions of government school officials for using district resources to electioneer.
Huffman ISD Accuses AG’s Office of Election Interference in Response to Electioneering Lawsuit
The district is under fire for a leaked recording of Superintendent Benny Soileau encouraging staff to support anti-school choice Republicans.
Denton ISD Admins Delay Criminal Electioneering Cases
Charges against Jesus and Lindsay Lujan mark the first time Texas school officials have been criminally prosecuted for using public resources to electioneer.
🔉 Listen to episode 3 of EXPOSED: The Chinese Infiltration of Texas’ Government 🔉
Commerce
Equal Rights Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Challenging Job Grant Contest That Excludes White Contractors
The group is requesting a temporary restraining order, arguing that racial discrimination constitutes irreparable harm.
Feminist Media Critic to Depart UT-Austin Over DEI Ban
UT Professor Jennifer McClearen also took aim at the state’s lack of COVID restrictions.
Identity Politics Has Destroyed the Bonds of American Society
Urgent action is necessary now!
Anti-Israel Protests & DEI Ban Progress the Focus of Senate Education Hearing
Senate Education Chair Brandon Creighton described DEI ideology as mirroring old Marxist talking points.