by Luca Cacciatore | Apr. 15, 2025 | State
Texas senators have approved a measure that would prohibit cooperation between local jurisdictions and groups that assist with out-of-state abortion travel expenses. Senate Bill 33, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick filed by State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-Bulverde),...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 15, 2025 | Decision Texas, State
With Attorney General Ken Paxton officially running for U.S. Senate against Sen. John Cornyn, the race to replace him is heating up. After former U.S. Attorney John Bash became the first to enter the race, State Sen. Mayes Middleton has now launched his own campaign...
by Michael Wilson | Apr. 15, 2025 | Houston, Local
Fort Bend Independent School District trustees voted to approve a policy aimed at protecting students from gender indoctrination through changes to curriculum, teacher responsibilities, and regulations governing athletics, bathrooms, and locker rooms. During Monday...
by Come & Take It | Apr. 15, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Is Texas property tax COMMUNISM? I EXPOSE the Texas House for their blatant lies about property tax relief. Legislators claim they delivered $51 BILLION in property tax relief – but you’ll be shocked to hear the REAL number! Dive into the TRUTH about how...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 15, 2025 | State
Despite Texas’ pro-life laws and Republican majorities, the Texas House is set to honor one of the most prominent figures in abortion-industry history: Cecile Richards. Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood and daughter of former Democrat Gov. Ann...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 15, 2025 | State
Texas lawmakers are considering a parent-backed plan requiring public libraries to keep sexually explicit materials away from kids or face fines and loss of funding. House Bill 3225 by State Rep. Daniel Alders (R–Tyler) would require municipal public libraries to move...
by Yitz Feigenbaum | Apr. 15, 2025 | Commentary
On April 3rd, the University of North Texas made a clear and public choice. Dr. Nancy Stockdale—a faculty member whose record has raised serious concerns among Jewish and Zionist students and community members—was promoted to Associate Dean of the College of Liberal...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Apr. 15, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Conservative Congressman Pat Fallon represents the 4th Congressional District in the great state of Texas. He’s a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Apr. 15, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Secretary William Bennett served as chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities from 1981 to 1985 and secretary of education under President Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1988. In the years since he left government service,...
by Texas Scorecard | Apr. 15, 2025 | Commentary
While Texas is a right-to-work state, some school districts and other governmental bodies will, nonetheless, automatically deduct union and association dues from employees’ paychecks. This represents a significant subsidy to labor unions by having the government...
by Texas Minute | Apr. 15, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
School Choice Showdown Set for Wednesday in Texas House… Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas Islamic ‘City’… Senators Approve Increasing Public Participation in Judicial Oversight… ‘Climate Justice’ Plan Proposes Using NGOs To Work Around State...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 14, 2025 | State
A major school choice proposal backed by Gov. Greg Abbott is set for debate on the floor of the Texas House this Wednesday, April 16. The legislation—Senate Bill 2—advanced out of the House Public Education Committee on a 9-6 vote earlier this month and is now...
by Luca Cacciatore | Apr. 14, 2025 | State
Texas senators have passed a constitutional amendment that would increase public membership in the state agency tasked with investigating allegations of judicial misconduct. Senate Joint Resolution 27, filed by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston), was approved 27-4 by...
by Daily Headlines | Apr. 14, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– School Choice Showdown in Texas House – Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children from Explicit Products – More Than 700 Houston City Workers Accept Mayor’s Retirement Incentive
by Joseph Trimmer | Apr. 14, 2025 | Houston, Local
Harris County’s Democrat Commissioners voted last week to enact a “climate justice” plan. The plan proposes a new greenhouse gas tax, promotes DEI, and recommends income-based property taxes and rent controls—all of which are outside the power of the county and may...
by Sydnie Henry | Apr. 14, 2025 | State
The East Plano Islamic Center’s planned development faces continued scrutiny from Texas officials. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate EPIC for potential religious discrimination. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 14, 2025 | Local, Metroplex
Taxpayers in Lovejoy Independent School District are pushing back on a proposed $276 million bond package on the May 3 ballot. With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $511 million, according to the district’s own estimates—85 percent more than the...
by The Kambree Show | Apr. 14, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Video
Senators have passed legislation to create a new Homeland Security Divison in the Department of Public Safety.
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 14, 2025 | State
A coalition of more than 100 Texas leaders, organizations, and citizens is urging lawmakers to take action on legislation aimed at shielding children from sexually explicit products in public retail environments. In a letter sent to State Rep. Angie Chen Button...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Apr. 14, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about Palm Sunday, the court system, and the left-wing punishing pronoun system that is finally being done away with.
