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Rick Perry’s Dwindling Political Influence in Texas
In the twilight of his political relevance, Perry sells out.
Gov. Abbott Orders Universities to Establish Penalties for Antisemitic Rhetoric
The order requests that pro-Palestine student groups be disciplined for violating these policies.
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested in Chicago After Crossing in Eagle Pass
A Tren de Aragua gang member faces deportation following arrest for a drive-by shooting.
Restoring Housing Affordability to Texas
Potential solutions include ensuring regulatory consistency across the state and streamlining processes.
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Trump Blasts ‘California Dade’ Phelan’s Property Tax Plan
The battle between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan over competing property tax relief plans is heating up, with former President Donald Trump throwing his support behind Patrick’s proposal. Both the House and Senate have passed differing versions of...
Hundreds Gather at Capitol to Support Border Security
Hundreds rallied at the Texas Capitol Saturday in support of border security as the invasion on Texas’ southern border continues. A crowd stood on the south lawn as speakers from across the country encouraged Texas to stand in the gap to secure the border as the...
Dan Patrick: ‘Nothing Wrong’ With a Special Session
With talk of a potential special session in the Texas Legislature heating up, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’s not scheduling any vacation plans this summer. In an interview with Texas Scorecard, Patrick described how the Senate was able to pass all 30 of his...
House Moves Measure to ‘Rein In Rogue Prosecutors’
Texas House members have approved legislation that would force district attorneys to think twice about turning a blind eye to certain crimes under the guise of “prosecutorial discretion.” Passed by a vote of 97-51, House Bill 17 by State Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield)...
Texas Senate Approves Legislation Setting Limited ‘Guardrails’ Against COVID Mandates
A bipartisan group of senators has passed a measure that aims to protect individual rights from restrictions and mandates intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Senate Bill 1024 by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) was approved this week by an 18-12 vote,...
Corrupting Texas Education: The Dell Foundation
Another well-funded, tech-adjacent nonprofit has been allowed into Texas’ education apparatus. Their connections and ideological bent are a cause for concern as to what public servants have let into our children's system. As has been covered throughout this series,...
Legislation Placing Armed Security Guards in Schools Passes the House
As Texas approaches the one year anniversary since the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde that took the lives of 19 children and two teachers, the Texas House has passed legislation that would require schools to have armed security guards. House Bill 3 by State...
Texas House Passes GOP Priority to Make Illegal Voting a Felony Again
Texas GOP priority legislation to restore felony penalties for illegal voting has finally advanced in the state House, with Republicans approving the measure and Democrats opposed. House Bill 1243 by State Rep. Cole Hefner (R–Mount Pleasant) received preliminary...
House Lawmakers Drag Their Feet on Legislation to Protect Children from Drag Shows
With the legislative session ending in just over a month, the Texas House of Representatives continues avoiding legislation to prevent children from being exposed to sexually explicit drag shows. The state Senate, meanwhile, has moved to pass two pieces of legislation...