by Luca Cacciatore | May. 7, 2025 | State
Texas House lawmakers are fielding two competing proposals to ban lottery ticket resellers or legalize and regulate them. Members of the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures, chaired by State Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), discussed the two...
by The Kambree Show | May. 7, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Video
The staffer was reportedly using his power to benefit his wife’s lobbying clients.
by Brad Yock | May. 7, 2025 | Commentary
Amidst the political inferno that has been the 89th Texas Legislature, there is one proposal that is of profound importance to Texas parents and families. The general aim of the proposal (which includes SJR 34, HJR 112, SJR 12, and HJR 155) is to amend the Texas...
by Adam Cahn | May. 7, 2025 | State
Several academics testified against a proposed reform that would end “shared governance” in higher education and create new oversight for curriculum standards. Senate Bill 37, proposed by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe), would limit the decision-making power...
by Brandon Waltens | May. 7, 2025 | State
Legislation that would overhaul how Texas public schools interact with parents is in danger of dying in the House, even after clearing the Senate nearly two months ago and earning the public backing of Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 12, dubbed the “Parental Bill of...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | May. 7, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Amber Duke is the Senior Editor of the Daily Caller and a co-host of The Hill’s “Rising,” a daily online news program. She’s the Author of the insightful book, The Snowflakes’ Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American...
by Texas Minute | May. 7, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Texas Lottery Commission Calls in FBI Amid Explosive Allegations… Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer… Attorney General Ken Paxton Targets Chinese Companies… Texas Rangers Arrest Tax Assessor-Collector…
by Daniel Greer | May. 6, 2025 | Analysis, State
The Texas Lottery Commission has referred a high-profile investigation into alleged fraud and criminal activity surrounding the state lottery to the Federal Bureau of Investigation following a detailed complaint and mounting public scrutiny. The referral, included in...
by Erin Anderson | May. 6, 2025 | State
In response to a “troubling rise” in public school employees facilitating students’ gender confusion—often behind parents’ backs—Texas lawmakers proposed several measures this year to ensure that children will not be socially transitioned in classrooms. On Tuesday,...
by Daily Headlines | May. 6, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– Irving Voters Add Casino Opponent to City Council – Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer – Tinderholt Confronts King Over E-Verify, Lobbying, and Privacy Bills
by Joseph Trimmer | May. 6, 2025 | Houston, Local
Houston Mayor John Whitmire presented his proposed $7 billion city budget for 2026 on Tuesday. Whitmire indicated during the presentation that he was proposing a balanced budget. However, budget documents show that General Fund expenses exceed revenue by $107...
by Adam Cahn | May. 6, 2025 | Longhorn Scorecard, State
Four UT-Austin students arrested during 2024’s anti-Israel “protests” have sued the university and Gov. Greg Abbott in federal court, alleging the university violated their First Amendment rights. According to KUT, the plaintiffs are represented by the Muslim Legal...
by Come & Take It | May. 6, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Finally, a Texas GOP priority bill clears the House and Senate! The bill removes legal defenses for teachers and librarians who can claim they’re only showing children explicit content for “educational purposes.” (WHAT?!) You won’t BELIEVE why...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | May. 6, 2025 | State
The general counsel and policy director for House Speaker Dustin Burrows was fired this week and was reportedly escorted from the Texas Capitol by law enforcement officials. The speaker’s office confirmed to Texas Scorecard on Tuesday morning that Jimmy Skipton IV had...
by Sydnie Henry | May. 6, 2025 | State
Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued formal warnings to several major Chinese-owned companies—including TP-Link, Alibaba, and CapCut—accusing them of violating the privacy rights of Texas residents. The companies, identified as being aligned with the Chinese...
by Brandon Waltens | May. 6, 2025 | State
While laying out a utility-related bill on the House floor, State Rep. Ken King (R–Canadian) faced pointed criticism from one of his colleagues over the fate of stalled Republican priorities. During discussion of House Bill 4668, which allows the Public Utility...
by Ian Camacho | May. 6, 2025 | Central Texas, Local
The Texas Rangers arrested Bosque County Tax Assessor-Collector Arlene Swiney for prohibited communications with the Bosque Central Appraisal District to influence a property appraisal. According to an affidavit obtained by KXXV, Bosque Central Appraisal District...
