by Thomas Warren | Feb. 24, 2023 | Local, West Texas
The ballot has been finalized, and 23 candidates are hoping to earn their way onto the Amarillo City Council this May. With filing now closed for the May Amarillo City Council elections, voters will have 23 candidates to choose from to fill the city council’s...
by Soli Rice | Feb. 24, 2023 | State
Serving in the Texas House of Representatives for 50 years, Senfronia Thompson, a Democrat from Houston, is one of nine Democrats appointed as House committee chairs by Republican Speaker Dade Phelan this session. This session, Thompson was appointed to chair the...
by Chris Russo | Feb. 24, 2023 | Commentary
When we talk to groups about the solutions to the problem of illegal immigration in Texas (and more broadly, the United States), we often point to so-called “magnets,” or advantages and incentives that attract would-be illegal entrants and visa overstays into our...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Feb. 24, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Congressman Chip Roy is the effective conservative who represents the 21st congressional district in the great state of Texas. He serves on the House Judiciary, Rules, and Budget Committees and is the Policy Chair of the House Freedom Caucus.
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Feb. 24, 2023 | Commentary, Life
One day into the siege of the Alamo, the 26-year-old lieutenant colonel in command knew the situation was desperate. He would not surrender the fort, he would not retreat. What would we do? On February 24, 1836, William Barret Travis wrote a letter seeking aid from...
by Reflections on Life and Liberty | Feb. 24, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
When liberty is threatened, do we embrace our creature comforts or run to the action?
by Texas Scorecard | Feb. 24, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Video
Investigative reporter Robert Montoya uncovers the radical Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs that have infiltrated Texas government. Plus, an update on the slow pace of the state legislature.
by Texas Scorecard | Feb. 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
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by Sydnie Henry | Feb. 23, 2023 | State
Forty-five days into the 140-day legislative session, Texas’ Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont has announced his first slate of legislative priorities. Phelan’s priorities, which he says will be part of a “broader legislative package,” include maternal...
by Erin Anderson | Feb. 23, 2023 | Local, Metroplex
Citizens’ calls for heads to roll at Tarrant County’s embattled appraisal district were finally answered after a local taxing entity initiated action to remove the head of the bureaucracy’s board. Facing a recall, Tarrant Appraisal District Chairman Kathryn Wilemon...
by Emily Medeiros | Feb. 23, 2023 | State
As more public universities are being put in the spotlight for their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, the University of Texas has paused its new DEI policies on all campuses around Texas. All around the Lone Star State, public universities and other...
by Brandon Waltens | Feb. 23, 2023 | State
Though it wasn’t renewed by the state Legislature in 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott is teasing the potential return of a controversial corporate welfare program despite bipartisan opposition. The Chapter 313 program, which expired at the end of 2022, allowed school...
by Thomas Warren | Feb. 23, 2023 | Local, West Texas
Voters in the small Panhandle community of Dalhart will have an expensive decision to make when they head to the polls this May. On May 6, voters in Dalhart Independent School District will decide whether to approve a $50 million bond item to fund new construction and...
by Robert Montoya | Feb. 23, 2023 | Investigations, State
A cultural virus’ latest mutation has infected Texas governments at multiple levels, even reaching into the state library. There’s a high risk to the state’s culture if public servants do not eradicate this virus. Throughout this investigative series, Texas Scorecard...
by Emily Medeiros | Feb. 23, 2023 | State
With much debate regarding the hiring of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion personnel on university campuses, a new study reveals that Texas A&M’s practices have resulted in more students feeling like they don’t belong. Scott Yenor, a professor of political science...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Feb. 23, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Brigadier General Blaine Holt is an Air Force veteran, C-17 commander, tech entrepreneur, and Co-founder of Restore Liberty. And is a Newsmax contributor.
by Sydnie Henry | Feb. 22, 2023 | State
The Republican Party of Texas has approved three pieces of legislation as meeting the criteria for their border security legislative priority, as the deadline to file bills is on the horizon. Securing the border and protecting Texans is one of eight legislative...
