by Destin Sensky | Apr. 5, 2019 | State
Former state senator, abortion-on-demand activist, and failed gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis said Thursday she is indeed kicking around the idea of lacing up her hot pink sneakers and running for U.S. Congress. The announcement confirms the whispers of political...
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 5, 2019 | Local
Former Keller City Councilman Armin Mizani has endorsed candidate Beckie Paquin for Place 4 on the Keller City Council. “I am proud to offer my strong support and endorsement to Beckie Paquin for Keller City Council,” Mizani wrote on his Facebook page. “Her prior and...
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 5, 2019 | Local
Dallas residents had another chance to weigh in this week on controversial reforms to the city’s Citizens Police Review Board, reforms that have sparked a citywide debate. As reported previously by Texas Scorecard, the controversial reforms were put together by a...
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 5, 2019 | Local
The average Cedar Park homeowner is now paying roughly $500 more annually to their city council than they did just six years ago—and if residents aren’t wary of the candidates in their upcoming local election, they could find themselves paying even more. Cedar Park...
by Owen Stroud | Apr. 5, 2019 | Sports
Dorian Branch, a 5-10 forward for the University of Houston womens’ basketball team, has been a standout in each of the three seasons she has played for the Cougars.As a freshman, she was off to a strong start, playing in 29 games and starting eight times. In a close...
by Owen Stroud | Apr. 5, 2019 | Sports
With a drive to be known as a hard worker, JaQuia White is completing her freshman year with the Southern Methodist University Mustangs women’s basketball team.According to her profile on the Mustang’s website, White is a native of DeSoto who stood apart as a high...
by Owen Stroud | Apr. 5, 2019 | Sports
Now a sophomore at Southern Methodist University, Morgan Smith chose to remain in her Dallas hometown after carving a standout reputation with the Lady Scots at Highland Park High School.As her SMU profile states, the 5-foot-6 guard logged 22 rebounds, 38 points, five...
by Thomas Warren | Apr. 4, 2019 | Local
A political action committee which boosted the re-election bids of Amarillo Republicans State Sen. Kel Seliger and State Rep. Four Price last year has thrown its weight behind the incumbents running for re-election to the Amarillo City Council this May. Recently,...
by Destin Sensky | Apr. 4, 2019 | State
Gun owners have almost universally trusted Republicans in the Texas Legislature to oppose efforts to restrict gun rights in the Lone Star State, but one GOP lawmaker’s decision to vote with Democrats to advance an anti-Second Amendment campaign may place gun rights at...
by 1836 Studios | Apr. 4, 2019 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Episode 79: On this week’s episode of Texas Scorecard Radio, Tony McDonald visits with Brandon Waltens and Cary Cheshire about the latest in the 86th Texas Legislature. Also, Jacob Asmussen stops by to discuss religious persecution by San Antonio officials....
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 4, 2019 | Local
Data pulled from the Tarrant County Appraisal District completes Texas Scorecard’s study of the growth of property taxes of cities and schools, providing definitive proof that property taxpayers’ pain is real. Last week, House Bill 2—which would require voter approval...
by Destin Sensky | Apr. 4, 2019 | State
A bill to raise the age for purchasing tobacco products was voted out of the Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday by the narrow margin of 5-4. Authored by the committee’s chairman State Sen. Joan Huffman (R–Houston), the bill passed with the support of both...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 3, 2019 | State
When a $9 billion “school finance reform” bill reached the floor of the House and most “conservatives” remained silent, only State Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R–Bedford) had the courage to vote for taxpayers and against the proposal. “My constituents...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 3, 2019 | State
A dozen bills designed to make Texas elections more secure and election officials more accountable received a public hearing Monday in the Senate State Affairs Committee. Election security is a major concern in the state. Local elections are especially vulnerable to...
by Mark Pulliam | Apr. 3, 2019 | Commentary
On March 6, three Texas lawyers—including yours truly and Empower Texans’ General Counsel, Tony McDonald—filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the mandatory payment of dues and other fees to the State Bar of Texas as a condition of practicing law in the state....
by Destin Sensky | Apr. 3, 2019 | State
A bill targeting the transfer of taxpayer dollars from state and local governments seeking to help fund the operations of abortion providers passed out of the Texas Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 22 by State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) passed with 20 ayes...
by Owen Stroud | Apr. 3, 2019 | Sports
Orlando Moreno’s daily approach to the game of baseball does not go unnoticed in the box score, by his teammates, or by his coaches. Whether it’s his hard work at practice or steady play during games, the Splendora Wildcats senior shortstop doesn’t settle for anything...
by Owen Stroud | Apr. 3, 2019 | Sports
When the Girls Basketball 7-6A All-District honors were revealed in March, it was no surprise that Zarria Carter was named 1st Team All District.The Mansfield High School sophomore averaged 18.6 points per game and 9.4 rebounds per game for the Tigers’ girls...
by Destin Sensky | Apr. 2, 2019 | State
Members of both parties broke rank in the Texas Senate on Tuesday over religious freedom protections. As a result, legislation protecting professionals from discrimination based on their faith got the go-ahead nod of the chamber in bipartisan fashion. Billed “The...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 2, 2019 | State, Uncategorized
Texas Democrats have come out against border security, after a Senate vote on Tuesday. In a legislative session that has so far been characterized by unanimous votes and bipartisan spending sprees, the Texas Senate broke the pattern on Tuesday by passing a resolution...
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