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Texas To Become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’
Cryptocurrency advocates rejoice as Texas invests in Bitcoin.
Texas Agency Orders Universities To Disclose Illegal Alien Students
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s directive follows a June 4 ruling that illegal aliens cannot receive in-state tuition in Texas.
Texas Education Board Proposes New Standards for School Trustee Training
If adopted, the revised Framework for School Board Development will represent a fundamental shift in public school governance.
Texas GOP Chairman Warns Trump Against Backing ‘Fake Republicans’
Abraham George says the battle is about defining the future of the Republican Party in Texas and nationwide.
State Archive
Parent Petitions to Close Legal Loopholes Allowing Obscenity in Texas Schools
A Texas parent concerned about schools exposing children to sexually explicit materials has started a petition urging lawmakers to close legal loopholes that are allowing obscene books into students’ libraries. Obscenity is not protected free speech, and making...
Texas Library Association to Feature Drag Queens at Annual Conference
As taxpayer-funded school officials across Texas face backlash for LGBT ideology and pornography in schools, they’re sending librarians (paid by citizens) to a conference that also celebrates hazardous sexual behaviors. The Texas Library Association—the largest state...
Abbott and Phelan to Honor Disgraced Former Speaker of the House
Dennis Bonnen, the former speaker of the Texas House, only served one term in the position before being ousted in a public abuse of office scandal. Now Gov. Greg Abbott and current House Speaker Dade Phelan are set to headline an event honoring the disgraced former...
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on the Border Invasion
As Texas prepares for the onslaught of illegal border crossers following the Biden administration’s repeal of Title 42, Texas Scorecard reached out to all the Republican candidates in the runoff election for the state legislature to ask whether they would support...
Activist Librarians Win Award for No-Age-Limits ‘Freedom to Read’ Promotion
A group of activist Texas school librarians intent on keeping age-inappropriate books in student libraries is receiving a national award for defending children’s access to any reading material they want. On Tuesday, the Chicago-based American Association of School...
Texas Attorney General: School Districts Likely Cannot Give Vaccinated Employees Special Treatment
Though citizens across the nation may have already forgotten the subsided flu-like coronavirus, many government officials are still using it as an excuse to force new discriminatory rules on them. On Thursday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a formal legal...
Abbott Strikes Deal With Cartel-connected Governor
Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced new measures the state would take in response to the influx of illegal aliens crossing the state’s southern border. That included a call for “enhanced safety inspections of vehicles” by Department of Public Safety officers at...
Tinslee Lewis Home Nearly 900 Days After Being Given 10 Days to Live
After hard-fought legal battles to save baby Tinslee Lewis from death by withdrawal of life-saving hospital care, the 3-year-old is home with her family. A Brief History When a hospital decides to use Texas’ "10-day rule," basic life-sustaining care is halted...
Cruz vs. Abbott: Two Texas Republicans Split on Endorsements
With endorsements continuing to be rolled in runoff election campaigns, a growing trend is beginning to emerge as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott have endorsed opposing candidates in five races, with potentially more to come. In House District 12, Cruz has...