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Bettencourt Backs Big Reforms to Texas Education Agency
Legislation filed in the Texas Senate could help root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Texas Education Agency. Senate Bill 933 by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston) would establish an Office of the Inspector General inside the TEA, the agency tasked with...
The Startling Effects of Austin’s Abusive Taxes
More and more Austin families are struggling to make ends meet, thanks to decisions by city officials. "When I bought this house 22 years ago, my property taxes were [roughly] $2,800 a year, which was doable,” said Austin homeowner Brendan Sipple. “Now they are...
Commentary: Sanders’ Problem
A day after announcing his entry into the 2020 presidential campaign, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders jumped off to a strong start, raising a reported $6 million in just his first 24 hours as a repeat candidate. But, a technical problem also looms in the distance. Last...
Is Beer To-Go A True Victory for Craft Brewers?
Craft brewers and beer distributors have reached a compromise on beer to-go legislation. Is it a victory for Texas consumers? It’s a fight that has been waging on in the background of the Texas Capitol for years. Small craft beer breweries have battled with a goliath...
Texas Scorecard Radio (February 21, 2019)
Episode 73: Jacob Asmussen, Charles Blain, and Destin Sensky join host Tony McDonald to discuss a trio of stories about local government officials abusing their power to work against taxpayers. We have an interview with Congressman Ron Wright to get an update from...
McAllen High track team rides high on optimism
In 17 years of coaching, McAllen High boys track coach Bob Bechold can’t recall feeling the way he does now going into a season.“I’m probably as optimistic as I’ve ever been starting off a year,” Bechold told Texas Scorecard. “I’m really looking forward to a great...
Democrats Make Play for Richardson City Council
Once a stronghold for Dallas County Republicans, Democrats in Richardson are on the march and recruiting a volunteer army to push for power in the upcoming local elections. After making great gains in Texas in the 2018 midterm elections, Texas Democrats are doubling...
The City Without Property Taxes
As the legislature considers two landmark property tax reform proposals, local officials and taxpayer-funded lobbyists are scurrying around the Capitol, most in opposition to the 2.5 percent limit on property tax increases found within Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2....
Paxton Gets $235.9 Million Back For Taxpayers In Fraud Settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced in a press release that his office had won back over $230 million in taxpayer dollars in a settlement with Xerox and its derivatives. From January 2004 to March 2012, Xerox and its derivative businesses had been hired by the...