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...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 9, 2021 | State
Lawmakers heard public support on Thursday for a ban on using private money to administer Texas elections—a practice that had an unprecedented influence on voting in 2020. “This is a new phenomenon that I think should be very disturbing to anyone,” State Rep. Phil...
by Jeramy Kitchen | Apr. 9, 2021 | State
AUSTIN — With 52 days left in Texas’ 87th Legislative Session, many state lawmakers are beginning to feel the increasing pressure of self-imposed deadlines. Though the end of the 140-day session is not until May 31, lawmakers are now approaching the time when...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Apr. 9, 2021 | Commentary, Life
It seems there are some conservatives who suffer from an unfortunate desire to be applauded by the left. While it is tiresome to see ostensibly right-thinking men and women prop up leftwing news outlets as guests and commentators, it is downright disgusting when they...
by The Headline | Apr. 9, 2021 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
This week Brandon is joined by Texas Scorecard’s Capitol Correspondent Jeramy Kitchen as they discuss what has been happening in the Texas Legislature.
by Reflections on Life and Liberty | Apr. 9, 2021 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
It seems there are some conservatives who suffer from an unfortunate desire to be applauded by the left. While it is tiresome to see ostensibly right-thinking men and women prop up leftwing news outlets as guests and commentators, it is downright disgusting when they...
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 8, 2021 | State
AUSTIN — A bill that would protect Texas churches from government closures is moving closer to becoming state law. On Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives passed the Freedom to Worship Act by a 117-29 vote. The proposed law would prevent government officials...
by Joshua Pierce | Apr. 8, 2021 | State
At Wednesday’s meeting of the Texas Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Border Security, State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood) advocated his border security legislation, Senate Bill 1254. If passed, SB 1254 would allow for an interstate compact to help Texas secure...
by Iris Poole | Apr. 8, 2021 | State
Combatting liberal education standards of the federal government, the Texas Legislature is considering legislation to add a patriotic curriculum to Texas schools. On Thursday, the Senate Education Committee met to consider two bills to do so. Senate Bill 1776 by State...
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 8, 2021 | State
While the Texas governor recently publicly bashed Facebook for censorship, he was quietly working with them behind the scenes to build a new campus in Texas—and may even give them exclusive taxpayer-funded perks. Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott spoke out against the Big...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 8, 2021 | State
A coordinated attack against election integrity is underway in Texas and across the country, led by Democrats and supported by the same special interests who participated in last year’s secretive “shadow campaign” to influence the 2020 election against President...
by Jeramy Kitchen | Apr. 7, 2021 | State
The day before the bill filing deadline on March 12, Democrat State Rep. Julie Johnson (Carrollton) filed a bill that would develop and implement a program called Live Well Texas. Ultimately, it expands Medicaid in Texas by allowing the Texas Health and Human Services...
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 7, 2021 | Local, State
Local officials from around the state gathered at the Texas Capitol this week, fighting to keep their power to spend tax dollars against citizens. On Tuesday evening, the Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 10, which would stop the...
by Tera Collum | Apr. 7, 2021 | State
A licensed psychologist voiced concerns about possible long-term side effects of children being forced to wear masks in schools, including the possible long-term effects to their mental health. Dr. Sheri Tomak, PsyD, a psychologist who lives in Prosper, Texas, said...
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 7, 2021 | Local
Citizens expressed hope for more integrity from their school board members in the future, after two were recently indicted for violating the Texas Open Meetings Act. On Monday, Carroll Independent School District’s board president Michelle Moore and vice...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 7, 2021 | State
Priority legislation in the Texas Senate intended to protect businesses from COVID-related lawsuits is creating concern among some conservatives, who say the bill would subject businesses to broad federal regulations. Senate Bill 6 by State Sen. Kelly Hancock (R–North...
by Joshua Pierce | Apr. 7, 2021 | State
On Tuesday, several bills that would punish localities for defunding law enforcement were considered in the Texas House Ways and Means Committee. The first proposal discussed was House Bill 2438 by State Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–Dallas), the chairman of the committee....
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 7, 2021 | Local
Lawlessness is on the streets of Texas’ capital city. As Austinites prepare for a pivotal public vote in May over legalized homeless encampments, many citizens already see the chaos that has unfolded in their communities and neighborhoods—including the recent arson of...
by Jeramy Kitchen | Apr. 6, 2021 | State
As omnibus election integrity bills move through the Texas legislative process, both current and former elected officials have begun using the opportunity to opine on the topic. Generally speaking, it has turned into a largely partisan enterprise. When the omnibus...
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