Brandon Waltens

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Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard

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School Choice Showdown Set for Wednesday in Texas House

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | 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 scheduled for full debate.
Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children from Explicit Products

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | 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.
Texas House Approves Historic $337 Billion Budget

1 week ago | dallasexpress.com | Brandon Waltens

(Texas Scorecard) – In a marathon session that lasted until after 3 a.m., the Texas House moved forward with its version of the state’s biennial budget, marking the largest budget in state history at $337 billion. Despite 393 amendments having been pre-filed on Senate Bill 1 ahead of the debate, most never saw the light of day.
Texas House Advances Record $337 Billion Budget

2 weeks ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | The Texas House moved forward with its version of the state’s biennial budget, marking the largest budget in state history at $337 billion. Despite 393 amendments having been pre-filed on Senate Bill 1 ahead of the debate, most never saw the light of day.
John Bash Kicks Off AG Campaign In Race To Succeed Paxton

2 weeks ago | dallasexpress.com | Brandon Waltens

(Texas Scorecard) – The race to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton is now officially underway, and the first candidate to step into the ring is no stranger to high-profile legal battles. Former U.S. Attorney John Bash announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for Attorney General in 2026.
Race To Replace Paxton Begins as John Bash Launches AG Campaign

2 weeks ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | The race to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton is now officially underway, and the first candidate to step into the ring is no stranger to high-profile legal battles. Former U.S. Attorney John Bash announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for Attorney General in 2026.
Dan Patrick Uses Board Game To Make His Case for the Homestead Exemption

2 weeks ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is rolling the dice—literally—in his latest push for increased property tax relief. In a video posted on X, Patrick made his case for raising the homestead exemption on school property taxes by using a familiar childhood prop: the game of Monopoly.
Texas House Firmly Rejects Bid To Remove Speaker Burrows

2 weeks ago | dallasexpress.com | Brandon Waltens

(Texas Scorecard) – In a bold but ultimately unsuccessful effort, State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian) forced a vote Wednesday on a resolution to remove Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, accusing him of betraying Republican voters and handing power to Democrats. The House quickly voted to table the resolution, with only Harrison and freshman State Rep. David Lowe (R–North Richland Hills) opposing the motion. The final vote was 141-2, with five members present but not voting, and two absent.
Budget Amendments Put Spotlight on Illegal Immigration’s Burden to Taxpayers

2 weeks ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | As Texas lawmakers work to finalize the state’s next two-year budget, several Republican members of the Texas House are using the amendment process to spotlight the growing cost of illegal immigration on state services.
Texas House Overwhelmingly Rejects Motion To Remove Speaker Burrows

2 weeks ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | In a bold but ultimately unsuccessful effort, State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian) forced a vote Wednesday on a resolution to remove Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, accusing him of betraying Republican voters and handing power to Democrats.