…significant revenue shortfall. Last week, Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced cuts of 5 percent to some of the state budget, while leaving the…
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Asked to Trim Spending by 5 Percent, Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Pledges Double
…Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen last week. Additionally, the Big Three have issued exceptions which, in sum, make up more than a majority of state…
Big Three Direct Agencies to Reduce Budgets (but Exclude Majority of Budget)
…Gov. Dan Patrick, and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen directed state agencies to trim their budgets by 5 percent, writing the following: “As you have no doubt seen, there is…
Runoff Review: Garrett and Vasut Compete for Bonnen’s Seat
After House Speaker Dennis Bonnen was forced to announce he would not seek re-election following revelations that he offered a quid pro quo to Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan…
Runoff Review: Incumbent Dan Flynn Faces Bryan Slaton Head-To-Head
…Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen after an audio recording was released, revealing he attempted to offer media credentials to Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan in exchange for the political…
As Texas Economy Suffers, Budget Cuts Floated for State Agencies
…April 9, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen reportedly suggested directing all state agencies to “immediately identify and execute 5 percent budgetary savings.” “It has become apparent that the time to…
Texas Scorecard Radio (April 23, 2020)
Texas Scorecard Texas Scorecard Radio (April 23, 2020) Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:29:59 Subscribe Share RSS Feed Share…
Bonnen Places Democrat LGBTQ Caucus Chair on Budget-Writing Board
In a surprise switch-up this week, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen removed Republican State Rep. Drew Darby (San Angelo) from the Legislative Budget Board and replaced him with Democrat State…
Local Government Bans Citizens From Recording City Officials
…you may record without notification. This powerful tool of accountability was what exposed the corruption of Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen when he offered a quid pro quo last…
Texas Scorecard Radio (March 12, 2020)
…Link Embed Episode 128: Texas Scorecard Managing Editor Brandon Waltens joins the show to discuss recent statements by disgraced Speaker of the Texas House Dennis Bonnen. Empower Texans CEO Michael…