by Texas Scorecard | Dec. 24, 2024 | Commentary
A recent review of public education spending has found that since 2011, funding per student has increased by 42 percent, while student proficiency in 8th-grade math has declined by 40 percent. One economist has calculated that Texans spend more than $50,000 per...
by The Luke Macias Show | Dec. 24, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Merry Christmas to each of you. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all that the grassroots of Texas has done this year.
by Texas Minute | Dec. 24, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Paxton Accuses NCAA of Misleading Consumers… Parents Win: Canyon ISD Puts Bibles Back in School Libraries… Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign to Deter Illegal Immigration… Statewide Ban Proposed on Government DEI Offices…
by Luca Cacciatore | Dec. 23, 2024 | State
A proposal for the upcoming Texas legislative session would expand the state’s restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion offices to cover most government entities. Senate Bill 689, filed by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), and its companion legislation...
by Valerie Muñoz | Dec. 23, 2024 | State
A new proposal would require schools to notify parents if a teacher or other employee observes their child engaging in acts of self-harm. House Bill 1704 by State Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-Fort Worth) defines self-harm as attempted suicide, the expression of suicidal...
by Emily Medeiros | Dec. 23, 2024 | Federal
Newly released numbers show that more than 1.4 million foreign nationals entered the United States between January 2023 and November 2024 through two Biden administration programs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its monthly update for November 2024, which...
by Erin Anderson | Dec. 23, 2024 | Local, West Texas
Bibles are back on library shelves in Canyon Independent School District after parents publicly challenged administrators’ decision to remove the Good Book and demanded it be returned. Superintendent Darryl Flusche had told concerned parents that a Texas law...
by Emily Medeiros | Dec. 23, 2024 | State
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association for allowing biological males to compete against women. The lawsuit, announced Sunday, accuses the NCAA of “engaging in false, deceptive, and misleading practices by marketing sporting...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Dec. 23, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean explains why he’s late, while the boys discuss politicians who have to have power pried from their cold, dead hands.
by Texas Minute | Dec. 23, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Wells Fargo Exits Net-Zero Banking Alliance After Texas Probe Into Anti-Energy Policies… Dennis Bonnen Spied on Democrat Caucus Meetings on Behalf of Dustin Burrows… Texas Library Association To Teach Librarians How To Protect Obscene Books… Legislation Filed to...
by Daily Headlines | Dec. 20, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– Sources: Dennis Bonnen Spied on Democrat Caucus Meetings on Behalf of Dustin Burrows – Ken Paxton Steps In to Stop ‘Show Hearing’ With Convicted Murderer in the Capitol – Legislation Filed to Abolish the Austin City Council
by Erin Anderson | Dec. 20, 2024 | State
Mysterious misconduct allegations and mid-year moves are spurring a flurry of superintendent shake-ups within Texas school districts. At any given time, dozens of the state’s independent school districts are searching for new superintendents. Lake Travis ISD is...
by The Kambree Show | Dec. 20, 2024 | Texas Scorecard Video
Two illegal aliens told Texas National Guard soldiers that the reported “International Migrants Day” crossing rumors were being pushed throughout Mexico via television and social media.
by Emily Medeiros | Dec. 20, 2024 | State
Wells Fargo has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance after Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a review into the bank and other financial institutions for potentially violating a state law. In October 2023, Paxton opened a review into Wells Fargo and other...
by Brandon Waltens | Dec. 20, 2024 | State
In a dramatic twist to the already contentious Texas House speaker race, accusations of unethical behavior are being levied against State Rep. Dustin Burrows and his campaign. In a series of social media posts, State Rep. J.M. Lozano (R–Kingsville) alleged that a...
by Valerie Muñoz | Dec. 20, 2024 | State
Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled a billboard campaign meant to dissuade illegal aliens from crossing into Texas. At a press conference in Eagle Pass on Thursday, Abbott revealed that over 40 billboards have been placed in strategic locations across Central America,...
by Luca Cacciatore | Dec. 20, 2024 | State
State Rep.-elect Helen Kerwin of Glen Rose has introduced a measure to regulate and limit the proliferation of harmful chemicals in fertilizers sold in Texas. House Bill 1674 officially defines perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “PFAS” chemicals....
by Brandon Waltens | Dec. 20, 2024 | State
A House committee’s effort to have a convicted child-killer testify has been thwarted once again by Attorney General Ken Paxton. The case in question concerns Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002 in Palestine, Texas....
by Adam Cahn | Dec. 20, 2024 | Austin, Local
A measure filed in the Texas Legislature could reduce the burden of government in Texas’ capital city. House Bill 274, by State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park), would abolish the Austin City Council in favor of a “District of Austin” in which the state...
by Daniel Greer | Dec. 20, 2024 | Analysis, East Texas, Local
Taxing entities in Sabine County have seen notable changes over the past three years, with rising property appraisals driving increased revenues despite stable or declining tax rates. This isn’t uncommon in our comprehensive review of property tax rates and average...
