State

Inside Look at the Historic Impeachment Trial
State Sen. Bob Hall recounts his thoughts on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial.

Two Texas Lawmakers Call for Special Session to Secure the Border
State Reps. Harrison and Schaefer are asking Gov. Abbott to call the legislature back immediately.

Southern Border Continues to See a Surge In Illegal Alien Crossings
Texans for Strong Borders says Texas must take the lead to stop the invasion.

How Close is Texas to Passing School Choice?
School choice advocates are hopeful that lawmakers will pass meaningful education reforms during a special legislative session next month.
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Texas Leads the Nation in Challenging Explicit Books
A new report from the American Library Association shows Texas is outpacing other states in challenging explicit books. The report, entitled “Mapping Challenges to the Freedom to Read,” states that Texans challenged 2,349 books in 2022—more than any other state in the...
Predators in Government Schools: Grooming in Plain Sight
Feeding students sexual content in government schools helps sexual predators. Texas Scorecard has exposed how the state’s government schools are hostile learning environments in this investigative series. Part one exposed long-running patterns in government schools...
Trump Condemns ‘Shameful’ Impeachment of Ken Paxton
Former President Donald Trump is weighing in as the impeachment trial against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton winds down, calling it “shameful.” Trump made the comment Wednesday night on Truth Social, his social media platform. He blamed “establishment RINOs” for...
Former Aide’s Testimony Destroys Claim Paxton Received Granite Countertop Bribe
As the clock ticks down in the Senate’s impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, another witness for the prosecution has undermined the allegations lobbed by the House. This time, the subject was an alleged kitchen renovation at Paxton’s Austin home that...
Texas Education Agency Delays Release of School Accountability Ratings
The Texas Education Agency announced a ‘temporary’ delay in releasing the A-F accountability ratings that are assigned to school districts according to their performance. School districts receive A-F ratings based on student achievement, student progress, and how well...
Predators in Government Schools: Families Waiting for a Hero
EDITOR'S NOTE: "A previous version of this article misidentified San Antonio ISD. It has been updated." When children are abused in Texas government schools, it’s almost impossible to for victims and their families to get justice. Comparatively, parents can more...
Grassroots Reaction to Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has entered its second week of witness testimony, and Texas senators are expected to begin deliberations on whether Paxton will be convicted and removed from office by the end of the week. Revelations from the...
Impeachment Witness Applied for Job With Paxton After Alleging Crimes
Testimony in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton has revealed that one witness who accused Paxton of criminal activity later applied for a job in his office. Gregg Cox—who formerly worked for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office—testified...
Tucker Carlson Slams Gov. Abbott for Failing to Secure the Border
During a speech at an event in Michigan, former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson blasted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for failing to properly utilize the National Guard to secure the southern border. While National Guard troops have been used as part of Operation Lone Star,...