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More Election Integrity Bills Move Through Texas Legislature
The clock is running on Republican grassroots’ top legislative priorities. Texas Scorecard is tracking the progress of key election integrity bills.
Taxes Do Matter
People and jobs are fleeing high-tax states and states with income taxes. Where are they going? States with...
Can’t Read? Then Teach
Time was when you could graduate from a Texas college and get a job teaching in El Paso, all without being...
Vote Down the Ballot
Early voting for the March primary begins next week in Texas. While many believe the top of the ticket is already decided and is uninspiring towards fiscal conservatives, the Republican base still needs to turn out in support of our down ballot conservatives in...
New Property Tax Could Go on the Books
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has submitted a formal request to Attorney General Abbott for an opinion on whether library districts can levy a property tax. The request notes that legislation was passed in the 79th Legislature (SB1205) to allow...
Austinites Face Pivotal Vote to Stop Homeless Lawlessness, Restore Public Safety
“Everyone should ask: Is our community safe? … Do we want this madness to end?”
Critical Race Theory: What You Need to Know
As schools increase the use of critical race theory in their programs, Texas Scorecard takes a look at the roots of the curriculum.
Clardy Looks to Revive Mobile Voting in Rural Texas
The Republican lawmaker’s bill is backed by Democrats, who are suing to restore rolling polling statewide.
Legislation Moves to Close Tax-Hiking Loophole
The Texas Senate has passed a bill to prevent taxing entities from using pandemics as a justification to raise taxes.
Senate Passes Spending Limit Bill
In a win for fiscal conservatives, the bill would cap the growth of state spending at the rate of population plus inflation.
Dan Patrick Says Senate Doesn’t Have Votes to Pass Constitutional Carry
“If the Senate is convinced that the people of Texas will not be satisfied unless Constitutional Carry passes this year, the Senate can find the votes for Constitutional Carry.”
Texas House Passes Democrat’s ‘Digital Citizenship’ Bill Before Other Civics Bills
Several bills have been filed related to civics instruction; few have moved through the legislative process.
True Texas Project Releases Citizen Recommendations in North Texas Elections
Citizen activists give more than 100 recommendations before the May local elections.
Homeschooling Continues to Grow in Texas
The amount of families opting to homeschool has been rising across America during the pandemic.
Vote Down the Ballot
Early voting for the March primary begins next week in Texas. While many believe the top of the ticket is...
New Property Tax Could Go on the Books
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has submitted a formal request to Attorney General Abbott...
Happiness Is Lubbock, Texas…
The old rock-country hit "Happiness is Lubbock, Texas, in My Rearview Mirror" had a tender, sappy-sweet quality to it. But sitting in the Lubbock airport after a great day visiting with our supporters and friends here in the Panhandle, we're happy to report...
Just When You Thought Gas Prices Couldn’t Be Higher…
...Along comes State Sen. John "Let Them Be Taxed" Carona. The senator from Dallas is, seriously, going to introduce legislation next Session to raise the state's gasoline tax by 10 cents per gallon. This would take even more of your money and shovel it to the state's...
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