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As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
With interest, the district’s $290 million bond would cost property taxpayers almost double the amount voters will see on the May ballot.
Galveston County Ends Cash Bridge Toll, Plans $25M Upgrade
Galveston County commissioners said the charge no longer makes sense as the bridge has long been paid off.
Katy ISD Considers Discipline Policy Amid Self-Defense Debate
The current policy requires the district to punish all students involved in an altercation, regardless of who started the fight.
Shackelford Becomes 7th County in Texas To Outlaw Abortion and Abortion Trafficking
The ordinance outlawing abortion and abortion trafficking was passed unanimously by the county commissioners court.
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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...
Rogue Republicans of Montgomery County
The 2018 Republican primary showed the growing divide between the establishment political system and the conservative reform movement throughout the state.In Montgomery County, the contrast between candidates could not have been clearer than in the county...
Abbott Campaigning for Down-Ballot Republicans
Despite his own opponent doing little in regard to campaigning, Texas’ highest-ranking Republican official has been running an aggressive campaign to shore up support for GOP candidates statewide. While Gov. Greg Abbott has spent more than $20 million campaigning...
Establishment Republicans Campaign for Democrats in Montgomery County
The midterm elections have a way of exposing so-called conservatives for the liberals they really are. In the 2018 March primary, a historic shift took place when Montgomery County grassroots conservatives swept their local elections and defeated the...
Ted Cruz Receives Warm Welcome Along the Rio Grande
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–Texas) began his South Texas tour, making three stops along the Rio Grande: Harlingen, Mission, and Laredo. He was accompanied by Texas State Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R–Lakeway), U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (Utah), and RGV President for the...
In-Person Voter Fraud Alleged in Tarrant County
Tarrant County voter Melanie Bell Lorant was turned away at the polls Wednesday after being told someone else had voted in her place. Worse, Lorant says poll workers refused to document the problem or find a solution. “I need HELP!” Lorant posted on Facebook after the...