by Robert Montoya | Feb. 10, 2021 | State
Banning local governments from using taxpayer dollars to lobby against citizen interests is a top concern for the grassroots this year. Lawmakers’ past votes indicate an easy path in the Texas Senate but a difficult path in the Texas House. Citizens noticed Gov. Greg...
by Tera Collum | Feb. 10, 2021 | State
A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that will require Texas school districts to separate sports teams based on biological genders, directly challenging a recent federal executive order praised by Democrats. House Bill 1458, introduced by State Rep. Valoree...
by Iris Poole | Feb. 10, 2021 | State
One Texas state representative wants to make it easier to identify economic growth and development opportunities presented by blockchain technology and assess the current blockchain industry in Texas, as cryptocurrencies are becoming more relevant in today’s...
by Iris Poole | Feb. 9, 2021 | State
This week, Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) introduced a number of proposed laws to bring more ethics reforms to the state and local governments so taxpayers know how their money is being spent. “Government transparency is a basic taxpayer right,” said Middleton...
by Brandon Waltens | Feb. 9, 2021 | State
When Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced committee assignments last week, he also made another declaration—liberal Democrat State Rep. Joe Moody (El Paso) will once again serve as the speaker pro tempore. As prescribed by the rules of the Texas House, the...
by Jacob Asmussen | Feb. 9, 2021 | State
A fight is brewing in the state Capitol to bring casinos to Texas, and the lieutenant governor says he’ll stop the effort before it even begins. As of Tuesday, Democrat state lawmakers have filed several proposed laws related to the controversial issue. State Sen....
by Jeramy Kitchen | Feb. 9, 2021 | State
Every legislative session has critical moments that help determine policy priorities and set the tone for the remainder of the overall election cycle. One of those moments is when committees are assigned in both chambers. The partisan and ideological makeup of each...
by Adam Cahn | Feb. 9, 2021 | Local
As 2021 enters its sixth week, beleaguered Austinites hoping for a respite from 2020’s multi-decade high in violent crime are being disappointed. Tragically, the city has already seen eight homicides this year. By this time in 2020, that number was five; in 2019, it...
by Tera Collum | Feb. 9, 2021 | State
A survey by Teachers for Texas shows educators are concerned with the quality of curriculum they’re teaching and whether they have enough time to prepare lessons according to state law requirements. Per Section 21.404 of the Texas Education Code, teachers are entitled...
by The Luke Macias Show | Feb. 9, 2021 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
It is the two-year anniversary of The Luke Macias Show and Federal Election Commissioner Trey Trainor drops by to celebrate. Luke and Trey discuss redistricting in the state of Texas. How does it work and who gets to draw the new maps?
by Robert Montoya | Feb. 9, 2021 | State
A citizen organization says families are still encountering problems when attempting to visit their loved ones in nursing homes. They are now calling for the Texas Legislature to stop emergency rules dictating families’ ability to visit, set clear visitation policies...
by Jeramy Kitchen | Feb. 8, 2021 | State
As of this week, both chambers have assigned their committees for the 87th Legislature. As a result, the “heartbeat bill” might have revived legislative prospects. What is a “Heartbeat Bill”? Legislation that makes abortions illegal once a...
by Erin Anderson | Feb. 8, 2021 | Federal
Texans are mourning the loss of Congressman Ron Wright, a dedicated family man and public servant who is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Today, Wright’s office announced he passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 67, with his wife Susan at his side....
by Rachel Bovard | Feb. 8, 2021 | Commentary
In a passage in Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, a character named Mike is asked how he went bankrupt. “Gradually,” he replies. “Then all at once.” Such a framing could also describe the raw power of Big Tech, which has been evolving over the last two decades...
by Robert Montoya | Feb. 6, 2021 | Local
When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled his emergency priorities for the legislative session on Monday, something was missing: taxpayer-funded lobbying. That omission prompted True Texas Project CEO Julie McCarty to share a 2013 recording of Abbott saying the practice...
by Brandon Waltens | Feb. 5, 2021 | State
Just a couple of weeks after the Texas House and Senate filed their base budgets, Gov. Greg Abbott has released his version—giving more clarity to his priorities for the session. Passing a balanced budget is one of the Legislature’s only constitutional obligations....
by Robert Montoya | Feb. 5, 2021 | Local
On Friday morning, citizens gathered in front of the Fort Worth City Hall to pray and support the newest mayoral candidate, Steve Penate. “We’re claiming this city back to the citizens,” a supporter said. Seven names are now on the ballot in the May 1...
by Tera Collum | Feb. 5, 2021 | State
On Thursday, committee appointments made by House Speaker Dade Phelan (R–Beaumont) revealed several new committee chairs, including Democrat State Rep. Harold Dutton Jr. (Houston) as the new chairman of the House Public Education Committee. Dutton has served on the...
by Joshua Pierce | Feb. 5, 2021 | State
This article has been updated with a correction regarding State Rep. James White’s 2017 bill, HB 1911. In light of new committee assignments announced this week, constitutional carry legislation may have renewed life. Last session, a bill to remove the...
by Michael Swirsky | Feb. 5, 2021 | State
In an op-ed this week, State Rep. Lyle Larson (R–San Antonio) advocated for the expansion of Medicaid in the Lone Star State. Writing in the San Antonio Express-News, Larson declared that “refusing to expand Medicaid is a bad business decision for Texas.”...
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