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Texas Scorecard Radio (April 04, 2019)
Episode 79: On this week's episode of Texas Scorecard Radio, Tony McDonald visits with Brandon Waltens and Cary Cheshire about the latest in the 86th Texas Legislature. Also, Jacob Asmussen stops by to discuss religious persecution by San Antonio...
Who Pays the Biggest Tarrant County Tax Increases?
Data pulled from the Tarrant County Appraisal District completes Texas Scorecard’s study of the growth of property taxes of cities and schools, providing definitive proof that property taxpayers’ pain is real. Last week, House Bill 2—which would require voter approval...
Bill to Raise Smoking Age Headed to Senate Floor
A bill to raise the age for purchasing tobacco products was voted out of the Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday by the narrow margin of 5-4. Authored by the committee’s chairman State Sen. Joan Huffman (R–Houston), the bill passed with the support of both...
Stickland Lone Member to Stand Against “School Finance Reform” Spending Spree
When a $9 billion “school finance reform” bill reached the floor of the House and most "conservatives" remained silent, only State Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R–Bedford) had the courage to vote for taxpayers and against the proposal. "My constituents sent me to Austin to...
Election Integrity Dominates Senate Hearing
A dozen bills designed to make Texas elections more secure and election officials more accountable received a public hearing Monday in the Senate State Affairs Committee. Election security is a major concern in the state. Local elections are especially vulnerable to...
Commentary: Texas Lawyers Fight Against Compelled Speech
On March 6, three Texas lawyers—including yours truly and Empower Texans’ General Counsel, Tony McDonald—filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the mandatory payment of dues and other fees to the State Bar of Texas as a condition of practicing law in the state....
First Priority Pro-Life Bill Passed Out of Senate
A bill targeting the transfer of taxpayer dollars from state and local governments seeking to help fund the operations of abortion providers passed out of the Texas Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 22 by State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) passed with 20 ayes...
Splendora senior Orlando ‘El Capitán’ Moreno leads by example
Orlando Moreno’s daily approach to the game of baseball does not go unnoticed in the box score, by his teammates, or by his coaches. Whether it’s his hard work at practice or steady play during games, the Splendora Wildcats senior shortstop doesn’t settle for anything...
Mansfield’s Zarria Carter enjoys success on and off the court
When the Girls Basketball 7-6A All-District honors were revealed in March, it was no surprise that Zarria Carter was named 1st Team All District.The Mansfield High School sophomore averaged 18.6 points per game and 9.4 rebounds per game for the Tigers' girls...