by Jeramy Kitchen | Apr. 13, 2021 | State
From mask mandates to business closures to choosing who can freely travel or operate their businesses, there has been no shortage of public outcry in the wake of Texas’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the response in the form of executive actions by the...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 13, 2021 | State
For the first time in history, “constitutional carry” legislation to remove the requirement of individuals to hold a gun permit from the state will be voted on in the Texas House. Despite being a perennial priority of the Republican Party of Texas, the bill has not...
by Iris Poole | Apr. 13, 2021 | State
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice met to discuss Senate Bill 1544, authored by State Sen. Royce West (D–DeSoto). SB 1544 addresses no-knock warrants and is related to the “Breonna Taylor Act” introduced by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R–Kentucky) in 2020....
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 13, 2021 | Local
ROUND ROCK — Elected officials are removing mask mandates, coronavirus numbers are falling to record-lows across the state, and health experts are warning to stop forced mask-wearing—yet Central Texas school district officials are still considering requiring kids to...
by Joshua Pierce | Apr. 13, 2021 | State
On Monday, legislation that would protect children from life-altering surgeries was heard in a Senate committee. State Sens. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood) and Charles Perry (R–Lubbock) proposed Senate Bills 1311 and 1646, respectively, with both effectively banning gender...
by This Week in Texas | Apr. 13, 2021 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
There are 48 days remaining in the Texas Legislature. Texas House of Representatives Convenes at 10 a.m. Considering 40 bills total (Calendar) HB 636 – State Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D–Houston) HB 1575 – State Rep. John Cyrier (R–Lockhart) HB 1600 –...
by The Luke Macias Show | Apr. 13, 2021 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Chip Roy is someone I respect tremendously. I was proud to work tirelessly on a personal level to ensure Chip was re-elected in 2020. He was one of the top targets for Democrats nationwide, and he won; not only that, but he didn’t legislate in the mushy middle,...
by Rachel Bovard | Apr. 13, 2021 | Federal
Google is under antitrust scrutiny from both the federal government and the states, whose law-enforcement agencies are increasingly skeptical that its dominant market position has been fairly won. Much of the particulars of Google’s behavior have remained under court...
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 12, 2021 | Commentary, Life
“That’s what matters to me. I desperately want the Republican voters’ voices to be heard in Austin.” As many Texans become more concerned about the direction of the state and nation, they can find a valuable resource and advocate in North Texas activist Jill Glover....
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 12, 2021 | Local
UPDATE 4/13/21: Dallas Councilmember Cara Mendelsohn said it was the Regional Transportation Council, not Dallas Area Rapid Transit, that has a $1 trillion budget. Last Thursday evening, Dallas Jewish Conservatives held a forum of candidates running for city council...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 12, 2021 | State
UPDATED June 1 with FINAL bill-tracking status reports. As deadlines approach for Texas lawmakers to move bills through the legislative process, Texans are wondering if Republicans will push priority election reforms through before the clock runs out. Texas Scorecard...
by Jeramy Kitchen | Apr. 12, 2021 | State
While omnibus election integrity legislation is moving in the Texas House, not all Republican members appear to be on board. House Bill 6, authored by State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R–Deer Park), was voted out of the House Elections Committee last week along partisan lines....
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 12, 2021 | State
One Austin suburb is no longer forcing citizens to wear face coverings in public. Late last week, the Round Rock City Council voted unanimously to end their mask mandate, effective April 22. The council’s original mandate, decreed in June of last year, forced...
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 12, 2021 | Local
While Fort Worth mayoral candidate Brian Byrd is competing against Ann Zadeh—one of the most liberal city council members—both have worked together to hike Fort Worth homeowners’ tax bills, while giving a sweetheart deal to a developer for a high-rise in Zadeh’s...
by This Week in Texas | Apr. 12, 2021 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Numbers & Things Legislative Day: Monday: Day 91 of 140 (49 Days Left) Tuesday: Day 92 of 140 (48 Days Left) Wednesday: Day 93 of 140 (47 Days Left) Thursday: Day 94 of 140 (46 Days Left) Friday: Day 95 of 140 (45 Days Left) Number of Bills Filed: 6,815 Total...
by Tera Collum | Apr. 9, 2021 | State
Parents across the state are coming forward with tales of school officials exhibiting insensitivity and bullying when it comes to enforcing mask mandates, as not all schools are recognizing how children’s medical needs may be affected. A group of parents has started...
by Tony McDonald | Apr. 9, 2021 | Commentary, State
On Friday, the Texas House passed its first “Local and Consent” Calendar of the 87th Legislative Session. While important Republican priorities languish in committee, 52 measures were selected for the House’s fast track, where bills are passed in a matter of moments,...
by Luke Macias | Apr. 9, 2021 | State
This week brought about some surprisingly meaningful changes to a rural broadband bill that will take a crucial step in advancing constitutional pornographic regulations. Terry Schilling, the president of the American Principles Project, has done excellent research on...
by Iris Poole | Apr. 9, 2021 | State
Legislation to have Texas build a wall on the southern border is hitting a roadblock in the Texas House. Earlier this year, State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R–Royse City) filed House Bill 2862 to finish the Texas-Mexico border wall. Under Slaton’s legislation, not only would...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 9, 2021 | State
In a unanimous decision, the state’s highest civil court has thrown out the contempt of court order against Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther. Luther made national headlines last year when she opened her Dallas salon despite government mandates from Gov. Greg Abbott...
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