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Harris County Reveals $120 Million Shortfall for Active Flood Drainage Projects
Harris County commissioners had passed a framework for how to prioritize projects that was not followed.
Harris County Empowers Attorney to Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Actions
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee recently joined a lawsuit against Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens.
North Texas Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Ruel “JR” Barbee taught art at Newman International Academy, a charter school in Arlington.
State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
Creighton, with help from other Republicans, attempted to correct the record on taxpayer-funded lobbying, per-pupil funding, and other topics related to school choice.
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Special Interests Make Final Push to Pass Round Rock School Bond
Round Rock ISD taxpayers face a critical $508 million bond election tomorrow — and special interests are pouring in money to sway the outcome. Round Rock Forward, a PAC supporting the bond, has been a subject of controversy in the community. Local taxpayers...
Cruz: ‘Jobs, Freedom, Security’ on the Ballot Tuesday
Jobs, freedom, and security are all on the ballot Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz told several hundred enthusiastic voters who packed the house at a “Cruz to Victory” rally Sunday in conservative Collin County — his 47th campaign event in the last six weeks. “We have...
Foreign Corporation Bribed With Millions of Texas Taxpayer Dollars
Officials in San Antonio are celebrating the decision by a Czech company to establish its U.S. headquarters in San Antonio, after promises of millions in incentives and grants paid for by Texas taxpayers and businesses. The announcement came in late October, with the...
Turner Prepares for Legal Challenge Against Election Outcome
Houston’s contentious fight over firefighter pay may not end when polls close on Tuesday. As this week’s city council agenda rolled out, many took notice of a $1.34 million contract proposal to hire the firm of Norton Rose Fulbright to represent the city in litigation...
Texas Women: Defenders of Liberty and Economic Freedom
Texas Republican women run much of the state’s political system, from the Legislature to party politics. Women are successful in the conservative movement because they immediately recognize the effects poor fiscal policy has on families across the state. Not only do...
Dallas GOP Fights in Court to Protect Elections
In the fight against local Democrat election officials to prevent voter fraud before the election is over, Dallas County Republicans won one and lost another in court on Thursday. But the Dallas GOP’s attorney says voters should be asking why they’re having to fight...
Voters Told DeSoto a “Democrat Voting Location Only”
Voters at a polling place in Dallas County are allegedly being told they’re allowed to vote only for Democrats, according to complaints filed with authorities accusing Democrat election workers and others of illegally electioneering and influencing voters. Casey...
Why I Will Vote for Senator Ted Cruz
The U.S. Senate is the most important legislative body in the world. The “upper chamber” confirms judges and major presidential appointments, ratifies treaties, adjudicates impeachment and can kill any bill that it doesn’t want the president to sign. Republicans...
Houston Attorney Wants to End Pay-to-Play at City Hall
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee sent shockwaves around the city when he announced his intent to challenge incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner in 2019. Following the announcement, Buzbee took some time to talk with Texas Scorecard about his candidacy and what he hopes to...