No images? Click here
March 26, 2023
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
Wokeness has infiltrated Texas state agencies.
Internal records from the Texas Department of Transportation reveal directors have been using taxpayer money to finance leftist practices and events.
While TxDOT attempted to withhold documents by appealing Texas Scorecard's request to the attorney generals office, they quickly withdrew their appeal after our initial reporting.
- The records include emails and discussions between employees regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
- It was discovered through these records that TxDOT has changed the name of their DEI Section to the Talent Acquisition and Employee Resources (TAER) Section.
- Employees were encouraged to use "inclusive language" and share pronouns.
- Taxpayer dollars were used to fund DEI classes and trainings.
- Employees held meetings in racially and gender segregated groups while on the clock.
TxDOT has around 12,000 employees and receives billions in taxpayer funds. Over the coming weeks, Texas Scorecard will continue investigating state agencies to expose how taxpayer dollars are being used to fund woke programs right here in Texas.
Featured
Texas A&M President Katherine Banks has announced her immediate resignation following a public outcry against A&M’s attempted hiring of a DEI-proponent as the university’s new journalism director.
State
Texas Librarians Sign Petition Supporting Marxist President of American Library Association
Multiple states are considering cutting ties with the American Library Association over their president-elect.
Lawsuit Targets Senate’s Gag Rule Ahead of Paxton Impeachment Trial
Additionally, the lawsuit challenges the Senate’s rule barring State Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney), his spouse, from voting on the impeachment.
Mexico Files Complaint Over Texas’ Buoy Border Barrier
Mexico will conduct a topographical survey to determine if the buoys cross into the country’s territory.
Local
Texas Teachers Arrested for Sex Trafficking Children
Two Texas teachers accused in separate sex crimes against children were arrested on the same day and each charged with sexually assaulting a child and trafficking a child for sex.
University of Texas at Austin Sponsors LGBT Event with Drag Queen Story Hour
The UT Division of Diversity and Community Engagement spent $5,000 on the Austin Pride 2023 LGBT advocacy event.
Austin Proposes Another Record-setting Budget
The council has piled up nearly $7 billion in debt, more than many other large cities in Texas.
Federal
Federal Government Pushes ‘Transgender’ Therapies in Military Mental Health Services
The Pentagon has spent millions of dollars on transgender procedures.
7 Texas Republicans Vote Against Measure to Rehire Pilots Fired for Refusing COVID Vaccine
An amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill would have protected the employment of airline pilots, following a $25 billion bailout.
US Rep. Jackson Passes Amendment to Prohibit Defense Department From Paying for Abortions
The Department of Defense’s latest policy would reimburse service members for abortions in other states.
Nominations are Open
The annual Texas Conservative Leader Awards highlight the men and women of the grassroots who work to make the Lone Star State shine brighter than ever.
If you know someone deserving of recognition, nominate them today.
Quoting...
"Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has blessed my vision."
- Sam Houston
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Join the conversation with Texas Scorecard on any or all of our social media accounts!
The Texas Scorecard Journalism Fellowship is a comprehensive program designed for conservative Texans under the age of 25 with an interest in public policy, effective civic engagement, political accountability, and Texas history.
