Special Reports
Lottery
Border Fight
Education
Texas Scorecard
Explore Texas state news, reporting, government data, investigations and citizen journalism that put citizens first.
House Committee Considers Property Tax Relief in the Form of Tax Rate Compression
The House’s plan differs from the Senate’s, which prioritizes raising the homestead exemption over additional compression.
John Smithee Files for Speaker of the House
State Rep. John Smithee, a long-serving member of the Texas House, has filed to run for Speaker of the...
Sheldon ISD Third-Grade Teacher Arrested in Gang Weapons & Narcotics Conspiracy
A Sheldon Independent School District teacher is one of 20 individuals arrested by authorities for alleged...
Grand Prairie ISD Community Demands Transparency About Superintendent’s Suspension
Families in Grand Prairie Independent School District are demanding answers about why a recently hired superintendent was suspended, and several are saying they want him reinstated. Community members called for transparency at Thursday night’s school board meeting....
AG Paxton Cautions Against Unsolicited Voter Registration Applications
Attorney General Ken Paxton advised local governments against sending—or hiring third-party entities to send—unsolicited voter registration applications before the November election. A press release from his office stated that the advisory is in response to the mass...
Senators Consider Stronger Safeguards Against Sexually Explicit Books in Schools
Similar legislation passed the Senate last session but died in the Texas House.
Harris County Commissioners Ask Texas Legislature To Create 5 New District Courts
Judges have argued that more courts are needed to address the case backlog in Harris County.
State Lawmaker Files TLR-Backed Measure Limiting Texans’ Free Speech
A similar measure targeting the state’s anti-SLAPP laws was pushed last session before hitting a roadblock.
State Senators to Freeze Funding Increases for Universities, Citing Noncompliance With DEI Ban
The lawmakers are expecting university leadership to confirm compliance with state law.
Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Molly Colleen Spears was arrested earlier this month on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student.
Senate Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources
Newly obtained records provide a closer look at the news sources Texas Senators are subscribing to using taxpayer funds.
Lawmaker Confronts State Agency on DEI, Democrat Chair Melts Down
Speaker Dustin Burrows quickly weighed in, issuing a statement suggesting Harrison’s questioning had crossed a line.
Could Fourth Time Be the Charm for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban?
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony for a proposed ban on the practice, which has passed the Senate three times previously.
House Committee Considers Property Tax Relief in the Form of Tax Rate Compression
The House’s plan differs from the Senate’s, which prioritizes raising the homestead exemption over additional compression.
John Smithee Files for Speaker of the House
State Rep. John Smithee, a long-serving member of the Texas House, has filed to run for Speaker of the...
Sheldon ISD Third-Grade Teacher Arrested in Gang Weapons & Narcotics Conspiracy
A Sheldon Independent School District teacher is one of 20 individuals arrested by authorities for alleged...
Grand Prairie ISD Community Demands Transparency About Superintendent’s Suspension
Families in Grand Prairie Independent School District are demanding answers about why a recently hired superintendent was suspended, and several are saying they want him reinstated. Community members called for transparency at Thursday night’s school board meeting....
AG Paxton Cautions Against Unsolicited Voter Registration Applications
Attorney General Ken Paxton advised local governments against sending—or hiring third-party entities to send—unsolicited voter registration applications before the November election. A press release from his office stated that the advisory is in response to the mass...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
9/19/24 Harris County Sued over Guaranteed Income Program
-Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County over Second Basic Income Program -Texas A&M Textbook...
Dade Phelan & Other Left-Wingers Accused By Press Of More Corruption
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, Senior Editor at the Texas Scorecard.
Federal Relief Funding is Coming To An End, What Has Your City Done?
By December local governments have to commit all relief aid to projects or return it. Pay attention to what...
9.19.2024: Half-million Illegals Paroled in CHNV program.
Paxton Urges Action from Secretary of State on Voter Citizenship Verification… Parole Scheme for Illegal...