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Texas House Weakens Transactional Gold Bill Before Passage
An amendment requires federal court approval before the legislation can take effect.
Analysis: Was the Rigging of a $95M Jackpot Legal? No.
Here are the laws that were likely broken in April 2023.
2 Waco ISD Teachers Arrested in April for Abusing Special Needs Children
Both teachers are no longer employed with the district.
House Leadership Blocking Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying, Says Texas Lawmaker
State Rep. Brent Money says State Affairs Committee Chair Ken King won’t give the legislation a hearing.
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New School Board Trustee Stephanie Elad Ready to Work for Frisco Families
UPDATED May 21 with recount results confirming challenger Marvin Lowe beat incumbent Natalie Hebert. Newly elected school board trustee Stephanie Elad is ready to get to work for Frisco families and shake up the status quo that she and others believe has led to...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Runoff Preview: Chan and Dorazio Battle for House District 122
An open seat in Bexar County, House District 122 is currently held by liberal Republican State Rep. Lyle Larson of San Antonio, who declined to run for re-election this year after six terms in office. Former San Antonio City Councilwoman Elisa Chan will face State...
Will Gov. Abbott Finally End His COVID Emergency Orders?
For the majority of Texans, the draconian measures from the height of the COVID scare have mostly disappeared. Mask mandates have been abandoned even in the state’s most liberal cities. Capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements are largely a thing of...
Exclusive: Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Previews Party’s Future
In an exclusive interview with Texas Scorecard publisher Michael Quinn Sullivan, Republican Party of Texas Chairman Matt Rinaldi discussed his time thus far leading the Texas GOP, the party’s recent foray into local elections, and the future of the party in the...
McKinney School Board President Sued for Squelching Free Speech
UPDATED May 19 to include additional information from the complaint. In another action-packed school board meeting in McKinney, the board president was served with a lawsuit for suppressing the free speech rights of citizens who disagree with her policies. Civil...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Hill and Schatzline Fight for House District 93
In Tarrant County, House District 93 is an open seat vacated by State Rep. Matt Krause (R–Haslet). Krause is currently a candidate for Tarrant County district attorney. Either former Southlake Mayor Laura Hill or local activist Nate Schatzline will win the GOP...
Round Rock ISD Parents Sue School Board After ‘Unconstitutional’ Arrests
The contentious saga in Round Rock ISD continues after two parents filed a federal lawsuit last week against five school board trustees, the district superintendent, and several district police officers. Last year, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office arrested...
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Ending Abortion
As early voting in the primary runoff election began earlier this week, Texas Scorecard reached out to all of the Republican candidates for the state Legislature to ask how they plan to protect life in the event that the U.S. Supreme Court backs down and does not...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Klick and Lowe Battle Over House District 91
Currently represented by Stephanie Klick (R-Fort Worth), House District 91 is in Tarrant County. Klick, who has a Fiscal Responsibility Index rating of 54 and came under fire in the 87th Legislative Session for killing legislation that would protect children from...