Recent reports have exposed that millions in federal tax dollars have been funneled into national and international news organizations, raising concerns over journalistic independence and government influence.
At the state level, Texas Scorecard recently highlighted how agencies in Texas have directed millions toward left-leaning publications.
Now, newly obtained records from the House Business Office provide a closer look at the news sources Texas lawmakers are using taxpayer funds to subscribe to. Recent legislation filed by State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R–Deer Park) would prevent state agencies from using public funds to support news organizations.
These records, covering January 2024 through February 2025, detail the specific publications funded with public dollars by each office.
According to the report, the 10 publications most funded by legislators’ offices include Quorum Report, Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, Texas State Directory, Capitol Inside, San Antonio Express-News, The Texan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and Texas Tribune.
The full list of taxpayer-funded media subscriptions in the House is below.
Records from the Senate have not yet been received.
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