Texas Scorecard

Texas Scorecard aims to challenge government overreach and promote self-governance by focusing on news reporting and investigative journalism. Their goal is to shift the political and lobbying landscape away from being solely focused on the Capitol, allowing citizens to influence politicians according to their needs and priorities. As a non-profit organization, Texas Scorecard is dedicated to fostering self-governance in Texas and extending its reach to other areas as well.

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AG Paxton Secures Record $1.375B Data Privacy Settlement With Google

3 days ago | texasscorecard.com | Sydnie Henry

By | Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a landmark $1.375 billion settlement in principle with Google, marking the largest state-level recovery against the tech giant for violations of data privacy laws. This historic agreement, announced late Friday, is the culmination of years of litigation.
DOJ Joins Paxton, Abbott in Probing Controversial Islamic Compound

6 days ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a federal investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its proposed 402-acre Muslim development, EPIC City, in Josephine, Texas.
House Approves Bill Restricting Hostile Foreign Land Ownership, But Not Without Controversy

6 days ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | The Texas House passed Senate Bill 17, legislation aimed at restricting land purchases by foreign adversaries. While protecting Texas land is a legislative priority of the Republican Party of Texas, some activists have taken issue with the issue as passed out of the Senate for not being strong enough.
Texas House to Vote on Mexican Guest Worker Plan While Immigration Priorities Sit Idle

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | The Texas House is set to vote Friday on legislation to create a temporary guest worker program for laborers from Mexico, just as several bills aimed at curbing illegal immigration continue to languish without a vote. House Bill 2858, authored by Democrat State Rep.
Abbott Presses Lawmakers: ‘Citizens or Criminals?’

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | Days after signing school choice legislation into law, Gov. Greg Abbott is turning up the pressure on lawmakers to pass another key priority: bail reform.
With Time Running Out, Parental Bill of Rights Awaits House Action

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | Legislation that would overhaul how Texas public schools interact with parents is in danger of dying in the House, even after clearing the Senate nearly two months ago and earning the public backing of Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 12, dubbed the “Parental Bill of Rights,” passed the Senate on March 19.
Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Michael Sullivan |Brandon Waltens

By and | The general counsel and policy director for House Speaker Dustin Burrows was fired this week and was reportedly escorted from the Texas Capitol by law enforcement officials. The speaker’s office confirmed to Texas Scorecard on Tuesday morning that Jimmy Skipton IV had been dismissed.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Targets Chinese Companies Over Privacy Violations

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Sydnie Henry

By | Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued formal warnings to several major Chinese-owned companies—including TP-Link, Alibaba, and CapCut—accusing them of violating the privacy rights of Texas residents.
Tinderholt Confronts King Over E-Verify, Lobbying, and Privacy Bills

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | While laying out a utility-related bill on the House floor, State Rep. Ken King (R–Canadian) faced pointed criticism from one of his colleagues over the fate of stalled Republican priorities.
House, Senate Close In on Property Tax Relief Agreement

1 week ago | texasscorecard.com | Brandon Waltens

By | It appears Texas lawmakers have struck a deal on property tax relief—though critics say it doesn’t go far enough to return the state’s record surplus to taxpayers.