No images? Click here May 22, 2022 Exclusive: Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Previews Party’s Futureby Brandon Waltens In an exclusive interview with Texas Scorecard publisher Michael Quinn Sullivan, Republican Party of Texas Chairman Matt Rinaldi discussed his time thus far leading the Texas GOP, the party’s recent foray into local elections, and the future of the party in the upcoming elections. Rinaldi—a former state representative—was chosen to lead the Texas GOP following Allen West’s departure from the role last July ahead of his unsuccessful gubernatorial bid. StatewideWill Gov. Abbott Finally End His COVID Emergency Orders?Abbott’s last 30-day extension is set to expire on Sunday, May 22. In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Ending AbortionTexas Scorecard reached out to all of the Republican candidates for the state Legislature to ask how they plan to protect life. Establishment Rallies in Attempt to Save Incumbent LawmakersRunoff elections have historically been perilous territory for incumbent lawmakers in Texas. Railroad Commission Candidate Stogner Takes $2 Million From Transgender RancherSarah Stogner previously said she would self-fund her campaign. LocalNRA Shoots Down Frazier’s False Claim on Misleading MailersGuns rights advocate calls Texas House candidate Frederick Frazier a soft-on-the-Second Amendment Republican. Runoff Preview: Bius and Kacal Face Off for House District 12Incumbent Kyle Kacal and Ben Bius compete to represent Central Texas in the state House. Runoff Preview: Torian-Barineau and DeAyala Square Off for House District 133Shelley Torian-Barineau and Mano DeAyala compete to represent Houstonians in the state House. Runoff Preview: Chan and Dorazio Battle for House District 122Elisa Chan and Mark Dorazio compete to represent Central Texans in the state House. Quoting..."Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have." - Ronald Reagan 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. |