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Texas Senators Move to Mandate Uniform Election Dates
The proposal would standardize electoral processes and potentially reduce voter confusion about election dates.
State Reps. Move To Slash Funding for Universities Promoting DEI
State lawmakers are proposing funding cuts for several Texas universities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Gov. Abbott Sets Special Election To Fill US House Seat Vacated by Sylvester Turner
Abbott says he does not want to rush an election in a county that has failed to conduct elections consistent with state law.
Former Navasota ISD Teacher Sentenced to 5 Years for Possessing Child Porn
Daniel Byrd was a teacher at Navasota High School when he was arrested for sharing child sexual abuse material showing young boys being assaulted.
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Reformers Sweep Lone Star Groundwater Conservation Board
Montgomery County residents can expect big changes in water policy after reformers swept the entire board of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, winning all seven seats. The 2018 election is the first time the board has been elected....
Republicans Keep Collin County Red
Voters in conservative Collin County did their part to “Keep Texas Red” on Tuesday, turning out in droves to elect and re-elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Republicans there swept the board. Not a single Democrat won a partisan race in the county. Collin...
Voters Reject San Angelo School Bond … Again
For the second time this year, voters in San Angelo said “no” to a school bond proposal. This time, the margin of loss was much larger. A $149 million bond was first placed on the May ballot by San Angelo Independent School District. The proposal consisted of a full...
Ector County Ballot Initiative Results
In a high-turnout gubernatorial election year for Ector County, voters approved two separate tax-related measures proposed by the county and school board. As previously reported in Texas Scorecard, the county’s proposal included a special assistance district which...
Texas Voters Approve Nearly $8 Billion in Bond Debt
Voters across Texas weighed in on local bonds and collectively approved nearly $8 billion in bond debt. Texas Scorecard was only able to confirm the rejection of four bond propositions out of the state’s 84: Alpine ISD of $22 million, Southside ISD $17 million,...
Van Taylor Keeps 3rd Congressional District Red
Conservative stalwart Van Taylor is headed to Washington, D.C. Collin County voters chose the Republican state senator from Plano to represent Texas’ 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives by a 10-point margin over his Democrat opponent Lorie...
Metroplex Election Results
Texas voters went to the polls Tuesday to vote in the November 6 general election, choosing federal, state, and local representatives, and deciding ballot propositions. Below are results from races in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. An asterisk indicates...
Dallas County Republicans Defeated
After turning blue several elections ago, Dallas Republicans knew that they’d be in for a fight, but they didn’t expect it to be a rout. With the votes tallied Tuesday, Dallas County Republicans of all stripes were largely wiped out. Conservatives like State Rep. Matt...
Houston-Area Election Roundup
Harris County Republicans had a tough night as a majority of the races were swept by Democrats. Congressional (I = incumbent) CD 2 – Republican Dan Crenshaw vs. Democrat Todd Litton Crenshaw wins 53 – 45 CD 7 – Republican Congressman John Culberson (I) vs. Democrat...