Commentary
Y’All Answered: Abbott’s Handling of the Border?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Commentary, Life, Texas Scorecard Podcasts
The Responsibility of Knowledge
Chorazin had a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, but an even better view of history of history in the making. They squandered both.
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.
Commentary Archive
But For Boldness…
On April 21, 1836, the independence Texans declared some eight weeks earlier was decisively achieved. It might not have been, but for boldness. You see, there were those who wanted to continue fleeing the massive Mexican army in search of a better battlefield. Others...
Woolsey: Property Taxes—How They Impact You
Each year, the central appraisal district will send out thousands of notifications informing property owners that their appraisals have increased. It’s easy to understand why many Texas homeowners and businesses are rightfully worried about these appraisal increases...
Illyes: Radical K-12 Reform
What if we just cut through the morass of programs and take all the money being provided at the federal and state level, then put it into individual student endowment accounts? The late 1970s in the United States was a time of surprising deregulation. It was the...
Dickson: Abilene Council to Vote on Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
On Thursday, April 14, the city council of the City of Abilene, Texas (population 124,407), heard from residents regarding the passage of an enforceable ordinance outlawing abortion within their city limits. The ordinance, which requires two readings, was on the...
High Taxes Are The Cost Of Betraying Our Heritage
Those who impose taxes are quick to plead righteousness of the levy, as though it were a divine sacrament. We’re told we should feel some sort of patriotic zeal for bearing the burden of a bloated government that far exceeds its constitutional size. When the ruling...
Analysis: Texas House of Groomers?
Battle lines are forming in the Texas Legislature on the state's role in stopping the left-wing indoctrination of children in public schools. While the Texas Senate is forecasted to take a more conservative turn, the House's presumptive leader—Speaker Dade Phelan...
Let Them Whine
When your opponents are complaining about how powerful you are, don’t interrupt them. When the government cronies complain about your ability to frustrate their plans, let them keep talking. You are just doing your job as a citizen. A donor told me he was increasing...
Ammon Blair: Unwavering Warrior
Christian, patriot, Border Patrol agent, Texas military guardsman, volunteer, husband, and father are some of the many titles Ammon Blair wears on a day-to-day basis. In an interview with Texas Scorecard, Ammon’s young daughter could be heard in the background...
It’s All A Joke
Marxism. Socialism. Communism. Progressivism. They are different names and versions of the same sick joke played on mankind for eons. Each of these systems of thought and government, no matter how nobly they might be portrayed or generous they appear, all exist to let...