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Texas Parents Back Ban on Schools Socially Transitioning Kids

In response to a “troubling rise” in public school employees facilitating students’ gender confusion—often behind parents’ backs—Texas lawmakers proposed several measures this year to ensure that children will not be socially transitioned in classrooms. On Tuesday,...

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Houston Mayor Unveils $7 Billion Proposed Budget

Houston Mayor John Whitmire presented his proposed $7 billion city budget for 2026 on Tuesday.  Whitmire indicated during the presentation that he was proposing a balanced budget. However, budget documents show that General Fund expenses exceed revenue by $107...

Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer

The general counsel and policy director for House Speaker Dustin Burrows was fired this week and was reportedly escorted from the Texas Capitol by law enforcement officials. The speaker’s office confirmed to Texas Scorecard on Tuesday morning that Jimmy Skipton IV had...