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Lawmaker Proposes Security Council for Top-Tier Research Universities
With Texas now home to the most Tier 1 research institutions in the country, one lawmaker seeks to strengthen research security.
Attorney General Paxton Launches Investigation Into Chinese AI App
Paxton expressed concerns that artificial intelligence company DeepSeek could be violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act.
Harris County DA Drops Charges Against 8 Former Officers in Harding Street Raid Case
DA Sean Teare cited a lack of sufficient evidence to secure convictions.
New York Doctor Blocked From Prescribing Abortion Drugs to Texans
After Attorney General Paxton sued the founder of a telemedicine abortion pill provider, she was found guilty of violating Texas law.
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Ways and Means Hears Testimony on Property to Sales Tax Swap
The Texas House Committee on Ways and Means heard public testimony Wednesday on a proposal that would potentially give taxpayers property relief if enacted into law. State Rep. Charlie Geren (R–Fort Worth) detailed House Bill 705, a bill that would eliminate the...
Bexar County Commissioner Sides with Local Government Against Taxpayers
Bexar County Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert posted anti-taxpayer talking points Tuesday in strong opposition to taxpayers having a voice in their property taxes. A concerned taxpayer sent Texas Scorecard a copy of a post on social media from Calvert to his...
Odessa City Council Defies Residents to Pass Anti-Tax Reform Resolution
Odessans’ voices fell on deaf ears Tuesday night as Odessa City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing property tax reform after numerous residents spoke out against the measure. At press time, Texas Scorecard received word that Republican State Rep. Brooks...
Rick Perry Endorses in Houston Mayoral Race
With months to go, Houston’s mayoral election has kept watchers engaged early on. And with one candidate receiving a high-power endorsement, it is sure to remain energetic for the next eight months. Today, mayoral candidate Tony Buzbee received the endorsement of...
Austin City Council Spending $450,000 on Two Toilets
Austin City Council is making Austinites pay a pretty penny to have access to their new downtown project: toilets. According to the city’s public works department, two toilets could be ready for public use downtown by November. The restrooms are single-occupancy,...
Amarillo College Calls May Bond Election
Another tax increase could be coming for Amarillo voters this May—to the tune of 14 percent. Recently, The Amarillo College Board of Regents voted unanimously to order a bond election for the college district in the upcoming May local elections. The bond election for...
Texas Municipal League Anti-Taxpayer Talking Points Exposed
Notorious anti-taxpayer lobbying group, the tax-funded Texas Municipal League, is rallying its forces to oppose property tax reform. Texas Scorecard obtained a copy of a document from TML calling for a “strong turnout” of “city officials and public safety officers” at...
County Republicans Call for Withdrawal from Texas Municipal League
The executive committee of the state’s largest county republican organization approved a proposal urging all local taxing entities to break their contracts with taxpayer funded lobbyists and specifically calling for them to cancel their membership with the Texas...
Kyle Kacal Against Voter Control on Property Taxes
As property tax reform legislation moves through both chambers, some rural lawmakers are trying to ensure the majority of Texans have less control over their skyrocketing property tax rates.House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 2 were announced early in the...