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Texas Republicans May Redraw Congressional Maps Thanks to Redistricting Win
Several minority “coalition” districts could be redrawn this year to help the GOP maintain a U.S. House majority in 2026.
Texas Tech Class Encourages Critical Race Theory in Human Resources Departments
The class includes assignments based on readings that peddle critical theories surrounding race, gender, disability, and religion.
Killeen ISD Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
The teacher has not been named but has been scrubbed from the school district’s website.
Houston Mayor Says Police Focus on Local Issues, Not ICE Deportations.
The Houston mayor said he can’t control what the federal government does but Houston Police will focus on enforcing local and state laws.
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Dokupil Taking on Davis in HD 134
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, Texas—Susanna Dokupil is giving Texas’ most liberal Republican legislator—openly pro-abortion State Rep. Sarah Davis (R-West University)—a serious challenge as her campaign racks up doors and dollars. Dokupil, a conservative lawyer who has held...
Odessa Should Anticipate May Charter Election
Petitioners in Odessa have not only met their goal of 2,500 signatures needed to force a May city charter election, but have surpassed it. With 2,700 voters’ signatures collected so far, it looks as though Odessans will have an opportunity to vote for restructuring...
The Texas Legislature’s New & Terrible Sexual Harassment Video
The closing months of 2017 marked the beginning of the #MeToo movement, where women from various professional fields came forward with stories of sexual misconduct towards them by men in positions of power. The movement, which continues to end the careers of many men...
Mail Ballot Voter Fraud Complaints Filed in Nueces County
Mail-in ballots are again the target of a voter fraud investigation in Nueces County – and fraud victims have again turned to private citizens for help that law enforcement couldn’t or wouldn’t provide. Government watchdog group Direct Action Texas filed 30 new...
Texas Association of Business – No Longer Credible As the Voice of Business
Texas Association of Business bills itself as "the voice on public policy issues affecting Texas business." Think they're for low taxes and a predictable regulatory climate? Think again. Recent revelations about the organization expose it as a tool of the radical...
Metzger Mounts Aggressive Campaign for HD 107
MESQUITE, Texas—Voters in one of the few remaining swing districts in Texas are fighting hard to retake a Texas House seat that turned blue in 2016. As part of our “On the Trail Tour,” Texas Scorecard spent some time in House District 107 interviewing Mesquite native...
Property Tax Reform at Heart of First School Finance Commission Hearing
For the first time since being assembled by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Speaker Joe Straus, the Texas Commission on Public School Finance met today for the first of several public meetings the commission is slated to hold prior to the beginning of the...
Vultures Circling Around Villalba Campaign
DALLAS, Texas—Voters across North Dallas appear to be moving towards retiring incumbent State Rep. Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) in the Republican primary on March 6th. As part of our “On the Trail Tour,” Texas Scorecard spent some time in House District 114 interviewing...
Harris County Hiding Records on Non-Citizens Registering to Vote
Another Texas county is facing a federal lawsuit if it continues to deny access to public records of non-citizens found on its voter rolls. Harris County was notified last week that it is violating federal law by refusing the Public Interest Legal Foundation’s request...