Commentary
Analysis: Is Phelan Toxic for House Members?
Phelan’s popularity will be tested in 16 districts where he has directly contributed cash to Republican members of the Texas House being challenged in their primaries.
Y’All Answered: What Do You Call The Border-Crossers?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Citizens Reflect on the Passing of Conservative Leader Jill Glover
Her activism and dedication to the advancement of self-governance—notably the protection of children—led her to receive a Conservative Leader Award in 2020.
Commentary, Life, Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Language to Save the Republic
Too often, conservatives cede the selection of the rhetorical battleground to the left. It is why we are losing.
Commentary Archive
Commentary: ‘The System Is On Fire’
In 2014, President Obama declared a “humanitarian crisis” at the border. But in just the first three months of 2019, apprehensions at the border are almost double the rate they were during the entire 2014 fiscal year. Things are now so bad that even the New York...
Commentary: Proposed Tax Increase Is Bad Policy and Bad Politics
What do you do when your state has an unprecedented budget surplus and its voters are demanding real property tax relief? If your answer wasn’t “spend the surplus and propose a tax increase,” you are not alone. However, that is the very idea proposed by statewide...
Always Vigilant
A self-governing people must be eternally vigilant. The first three words of our Constitution make it clear who is supposed to be in charge: “We the people.” Without the citizens taking an active and engaged role in civic life, the notion of self-governance collapses....
Commentary: Why I Won’t Be Attacking Jeff Leach
Chairman Jeff Leach, a Republican with a pro-life record, has come out in opposition to HB 896, my legislation that ends abortion and brings equal treatment under the law to all unborn human beings. I truly believe this is the right legislation to pass and right...
Staff Blog: The Day Texas Turns Blue
As this session of the Texas Legislature drags on, the lack of energy and focus on delivering real property tax reform and relief is shocking, and the populist anger I’m seeing in response is palpable. The sad truth is that when voters feel a political party they...
Commentary: Texas Lawyers Fight Against Compelled Speech
On March 6, three Texas lawyers—including yours truly and Empower Texans’ General Counsel, Tony McDonald—filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the mandatory payment of dues and other fees to the State Bar of Texas as a condition of practicing law in the state....
Commentary: Speaking Up About the Budget
Texas Scorecard asked Texas Freedom Caucus members to give insight as to why they voted for the budget. I am not happy with this budget—it spends too much money. My mission is significant property tax relief, results-driven funding for public schools, and a leaner...
Commentary: Open Letter to the Freedom Caucus
I've been silent on the beating we took last week on the House budget. I've not talked to a single representative about it. Many of you are livid, and I certainly understand that. Our Freedom Caucus rolled over and played dead. Then they got up, wagged their tail, and...
Staff Blog: Film Handouts Hurt Taxpayers and Filmmakers
Taking money from taxpayers to fund films is harmful to both taxpayers and filmmakers. Last week, the Texas House voted on the state’s new budget, making critical decisions of where to spend our hard-earned money. As of now, part of that budget will continue funding...