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New Laws Protecting Citizens’ Gun Rights Set To Take Effect This Year
The measures are only awaiting the governor’s signature.
Austin ‘Solidarity with LA’ Protest Blocks Traffic to Surround Federal Building
Law enforcement officers eventually disbursed protesters with tear gas after they vandalized a federal building
US Supreme Court Shoots Down Mexico’s Lawsuit Against American Gun Companies
The court found that Mexico failed to prove US gun companies violated a law shielding them from liability when overlooking sales to drug cartels.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Sentenced to 4 Years for Sex With Student
While teaching at Comfort High School, Tye Rexrode had sex with a 17-year-old girl and groomed underage students via Snapchat.
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Texas House District 91 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 91 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates David...
Texas House District 73 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 73 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates Carrie...
Texas House District 64 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 64 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates Andy Hopper...
Texas House District 62 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 62 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates Shelley...
Texas Scorecard Sits Down With Candidates for Governor
As part of Texas Scorecard‘s Uncut Conversations series, we invited Republican candidates for governor to 1836 Studios for a one-on-one interview in the fall of 2021. Allen West, Chad Prather, and Don Huffines all participated. Gov. Greg Abbott declined an invitation...
Texas House District 60 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 60 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates Kit...
Texas House District 33 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 33 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates Justin...
Texas House District 31 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 31 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates Alen...
Texas House District 23 Candidates in Their Own Words
With early voting beginning in the Republican primary election on Monday, February 14, Texas Scorecard asked candidates in the race for Texas House District 23 a series of questions to help voters make up their minds before heading to the polls. Candidates Patrick...