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State Rep. Harrison Calls for End to UT Gender Studies Dept. After Attending ‘Transgender Conference’
Harrison said that he will advocate for ending all UT Austin state funding unless the school terminates the department.

Trump Sues CBS for Its ‘Deceptive Broadcasting Conduct’ in Texas Court
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of...

Texas Workforce Commission Drops Language on ‘Gender Identity’
The Texas Workforce Commission has removed language from their website falsely claiming sexual orientation...

Local GOP Sues Travis County Over Election Staffing
UPDATE: The Travis County Republican Party has appealed to the Texas Supreme Court after the 3rd Court of Appeals dismissed the lawsuit as moot. A lack of Republican election staffers, despite the county party having submitted over 900 names to the local election...

Texas Ranked Seventh in Tax System Efficiency
A new report has found that Texas ranks behind six other states in terms of tax system efficiency and competitiveness. While Texas boasts no individual income tax or a blanket corporate income tax, it does apply the corporate gross receipts tax to two kinds of...

Allen ISD Teacher on Leave Over ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Students
Another district employee was arrested for online solicitation of a minor—the second in two months.

US Rep. Troy Nehls Calls to End Taxpayer Funding for NPR and PBS
The movement to stop sending taxpayer money to media outlets continues to grow.

AG Paxton Investigates Islamic Center’s Potential Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
The investigation follows Gov. Abbott’s declaration that “Sharia Cities” are not allowed in Texas.

Millsap ISD Superintendent Ousted for Failing to Report Teachers’ Abuse of Autistic Student
Superintendent Edie Martin and two special education teachers were arrested in connection with the child abuse.

Houston’s Montrose Center To Host Drag Show Open to Children
The non-profit provides LGBT “services” to children as young as seven.

Ex-Professor Admits To Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Tarleton State University
Julie Howell used a university payment card for “personal expenditures, primarily related to gambling.”

Texas Senators Unanimously Approve Biennial Budget
Only $6 billion of the budget is allocated to new property tax relief.

Analysis: Campaign To Save the Texas Lottery Linked to Gov. Abbott Advisor
Who’s behind Texans for a Stronger Economy, a non-profit that has rushed to the Texas Lottery’s defense?

State Rep. Harrison Calls for End to UT Gender Studies Dept. After Attending ‘Transgender Conference’
Harrison said that he will advocate for ending all UT Austin state funding unless the school terminates the department.

Trump Sues CBS for Its ‘Deceptive Broadcasting Conduct’ in Texas Court
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of...

Texas Workforce Commission Drops Language on ‘Gender Identity’
The Texas Workforce Commission has removed language from their website falsely claiming sexual orientation...

Local GOP Sues Travis County Over Election Staffing
UPDATE: The Travis County Republican Party has appealed to the Texas Supreme Court after the 3rd Court of Appeals dismissed the lawsuit as moot. A lack of Republican election staffers, despite the county party having submitted over 900 names to the local election...

Texas Ranked Seventh in Tax System Efficiency
A new report has found that Texas ranks behind six other states in terms of tax system efficiency and competitiveness. While Texas boasts no individual income tax or a blanket corporate income tax, it does apply the corporate gross receipts tax to two kinds of...
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Texas Scorecard Radio (November 02, 2017)
Episode 6: Host Cary Cheshire goes around the state with Zach Maxwell, Lauren Melear, and Erin Anderson. Also, State Rep. Briscoe Cain discusses free speech in Texas.

Texas Scorecard Radio (October 26, 2017)
Episode 5: Host Tony McDonald goes around the state with Cary Cheshire, Zach Maxwell, and Sal Ayala. Also, Restore Justice Executive Director Charles Blain stops by to discuss the Ken Paxton case and the criminalization of politics.

Texas Scorecard Radio (October 19, 2017)
Episode 4: Host Tony McDonald goes around Texas with Charles Blain, Cary Cheshire, and Charles Blain. Also, Jeremy Blosser phones in to discuss Republican party rules.

Texas Scorecard Radio (October 12, 2017)
Episode 3: Host Tony McDonald goes around the state with Charles Blain, Zach Maxwell, Cary Cheshire, and Morgan Williamson. State Rep. Briscoe Cain calls in to discuss a recent incident on a Texas college campus.

There’s A Reason Why Leftists Target God & Your Kids!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that...

How’d Your School Bond Do This Election Cycle?
Across the state, school bonds had a bad election night. Voters are waking up to the burdens of local debt,...

11.7.2024: School choice won the night in Texas.
Trump Wins Big with Hispanics, Flipping South Texas Counties… Can Phelan Hold On?… Winning Streak Continues...

Texas Election Breakdown
There was a lot of encouraging movement toward Republicans across Texas. Today I break down the details of...