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Analysis: Property Tax Rates Drop While Values Surge in Washington County
Increasing appraisals frequently zero out any benefit property owners receive from a decreased or held-in-check rate.
Exclusive: Texas Aggie Democrats Host ‘Day of Drag’ Protest
This comes after the university board of regents banned on-campus drag shows.
Dustin Burrows Turns Over Paxton Impeachment Records to Dan Patrick for Audit
With the records now in the hands of State Auditor Lisa Collier, the full details of how the Texas House under Phelan managed impeachment spending will soon come to light.
Citizens Call On Lawmakers To Protect Texas Land From Hostile Foreign Nations
The proposed law is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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Wichita Falls Resident to Run for Congress
Another candidate has joined the race to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon), who has served since 1995. Wichita Falls resident Jamie Culley has officially filed to run for the 13th Congressional District seat in the 2020 race. The district...
Dead Waters
It’s really hard to drown in the Dead Sea – not impossible, but hard. The hyper-saline waters have been a tourist attraction for thousands of years. The extreme buoyancy is fun and relaxing for those with the opportunity to enjoy it. After just a few minutes soaking...
Allen West Supports Lone Star Agenda
In striking contrast to his opponent, Allen West—a challenger for the chairmanship of Texas’ Republican Party—declared his support for the Lone Star Agenda and also took issue with top Republican leaders praising this year’s “purple session.” Last week, leaders of...
Citizens React to State Intervening in Austin Homeless Crisis
“It's pretty bad when the Governor has to step in and do your job,” one citizen tweeted to Austin Mayor Steve Adler earlier this week. Lately in Texas’ capital city, Austinites have been railing against the controversial action—and inaction—of their city officials,...
Biedermann and Tinderholt Endorse Lone Star Agenda
After a “purple” legislative session earlier this year—which has Democrats celebrating while none of the Republican Party of Texas’ legislative priorities progressed—grassroots have called on lawmakers to support the Lone Star Agenda, a package of conservative reforms...
ELECTION: RGV Races Surrounded by Corruption Head to Runoffs
With the results of Tuesday’s elections, voters in Edinburg and La Joya have signaled a desire for change in city leadership. Texas Scorecard previously reported on investigations surrounding officials in both cities and their effects on the upcoming elections. ...
ELECTION: Conroe ISD Fails to Pass Complete Bond Package
After months of fear mongering, manipulation, and spending tens of thousands of taxpayers' dollars on electioneering, the Conroe Independent School District managed to narrowly pass one of their bonds while being defeated on another. Proposition A, an over $653...
ELECTION: Democrats Crushed in The Woodlands
As election results came in for The Woodlands township board election, it quickly became apparent that an attempt by the Democrat Party to make inroads in suburban Montgomery County would be decisively defeated. After two weeks of disruptive and nasty behavior by...
ELECTION: Texas Panhandle Voters Back School District Bonds
Voters in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains voted to support bonds for several school districts on Tuesday night, with some passing by razor-thin margins. In Dumas, voters approved a $107 million bond referendum to address school facilities, classroom spaces, and...