by Brandon Waltens | Jan. 23, 2025 | Federal
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on Congress to reimburse Texas for over $11.1 billion in state taxpayer funds spent on border security, citing what he describes as the federal government’s failure to address the border crisis under President Joe Biden. In letters sent to...
by Emily Medeiros | Jan. 23, 2025 | Federal
A new memorandum issued by the U.S. Department of Justice orders local and state governments to comply with executive immigration initiatives. The memo issued Tuesday comes from the Office of the Deputy U.S. Attorney General. Interim Deputy AG Emil Bove informed...
by Ian Camacho | Jan. 23, 2025 | Federal
“It’s surreal,” said David Judd while it snowed in north Texas. Judd had received 32 months in prison for his involvement in the January 6 incident at the capitol in 2021. “It absolutely doesn’t feel real at all.” President Trump had just pardoned over 1,500 January...
by Brandon Waltens | Jan. 23, 2025 | State
Rules set to be voted on in the Texas House as soon as Thursday afternoon would maintain the controversial power-sharing arrangement between Republicans and Democrats—a setup strongly opposed by Republican voters. Despite holding a majority in the chamber, Republicans...
by Texas Tomorrow | Jan. 23, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Employee pay and benefits drive local budgets. Do you understand how that’s affecting your city?
by Texas Minute | Jan. 23, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Brian Babin Seeks to Block Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens… Texas House, Senate Release Initial Budget Drafts… Michael Cloud Appointed to U.S. House DOGE Subcommittee… Harris County to ‘Evaluate’ Work-From-Home...
by The Luke Macias Show | Jan. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Our Lieutenant Governor is setting a strong tone to start off our session. We also take time today to break down the types of policy that will be on the negotiating table between Burrows and the Democrats who elected him.
by Erin Anderson | Jan. 22, 2025 | State
Texans are applauding President Donald Trump’s executive order putting an end to radical gender ideology within the federal government and restoring the “biological truth” that there are only two sexes: male and female. The executive order is entitled “Defending Women...
by Daily Headlines | Jan. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– U.S. Rep. Babin Reintroduces Birthright Citizenship Legislation – Ethics Complaint Dropped Against Texas GOP Chair – Senate Legislation Would Create Database for School Bonds, Taxes, and Bond Projects
by Emily Medeiros | Jan. 22, 2025 | Federal
Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has reintroduced legislation that would repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, thereby stopping the weaponization of the law against pro-life Americans. The FACE Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by...
by Luca Cacciatore | Jan. 22, 2025 | State
The Texas House and Senate have released their initial budget proposals, showcasing that the chambers are mostly in agreement but divided on how to deal with property tax relief and education funding. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick kicked off the day by announcing the Senate...
by The Kambree Show | Jan. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Video
In a historic return to power, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, making him only the second president in history—after Grover Cleveland—to serve non-consecutive terms.
by Will Biagini | Jan. 22, 2025 | Federal
A Texas congressman has reintroduced legislation to block illegal aliens from taking advantage of birthright citizenship by having children on American soil. The Birthright Citizenship Act, first filed by Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) in 2023, would confer...
by Joseph Trimmer | Jan. 22, 2025 | Houston, Local
The Harris County Commissioners Court is set to discuss potential changes to its work-from-home—also known as “telework”—policy during its next meeting in February. The sole Republican on the court, Commissioner Tom Ramsey, added the topic as an...
by Texas Scorecard | Jan. 22, 2025 | Federal
WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX-27) has been appointed to the newly formed House Oversight Subcommittee, Delivering On Government Efficiency (DOGE). The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). With President Donald Trump back in the...
by Luca Cacciatore | Jan. 22, 2025 | State
A new measure proposed in the Texas Senate would establish a database for school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects. State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) filed Senate Bill 843 last week. The measure amends the state’s Education Code to direct the Texas...
by Debra McClure | Jan. 22, 2025 | Federal
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas introduced the Student Empowerment Act to expand school choice. The measure would increase the availability of 529 Education Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition and eligible K-12 educational expenses for...
by Tony McDonald | Jan. 22, 2025 | Commentary
In 2015, the Texas Ethics Commission investigated Texans for Lawsuit Reform, one of the most influential political organizations in the state, for failing to file required disclosures about its activities. The TEC found the group had failed to comply with the...
by Brandon Waltens | Jan. 22, 2025 | State
A Republican lawmaker’s attempt to imprison the chairman of the Republican Party of Texas for urging Republican House members to support the Republican nominee for speaker has reportedly been thrown out by the Texas Ethics Commission. State Rep. Cody Harris...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Jan. 22, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Julie McCarty founded True Texas Project 16 years ago and has built it into the largest and most active conservative grassroots organization in the state, known and feared by politicians on both the right and left. She serves as the CEO...
