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February 5, 2023
Investigation | State | Federal | Local
Investigation
The Texas Mafia
By Robert Montoya and Kristen Stanciu
A five-part investigation series last week examined the corruption and cronyism inherent in one of the state’s corporate welfare programs. Even though that program – known as "Chapter 313" – expired at the end of the year, lawmakers have been working to bring it back to life.
Part 4: Texas Mafia: Supporting Wokeness
A new series launches at noon Monday on the state of the power grid.
INTRODUCING...
Texas Scorecard TV App!
Today, Texas Scorecard is launching streaming video apps for Roku and Apple TV.
In addition to our growing library of shows and video content, the Texas Scorecard TV app will include gavel-to-gavel live coverage of the Senate and House chambers.
The app is available for free right now: simply go to the Roku or Apple TV app store, and search for "Texas Scorecard."
State
Unreliable Energy Fails to Deliver for Texans, Again
But despite their failure, Texas taxpayers have been forced to subsidize fair-weather power sources.
Texas Legislators Delay Day in Court
Legislative continuances allow state lawmakers, and their clients, to postpone court proceedings.
Abbott Endorses Universal School Choice Through Education Savings Accounts
“Parents deserve the freedom to choose the education that is best for their child.”
New Legislation Would Ban Critical Race Theory on Texas Public Universities
“Texas must push back on the progressive agenda to indoctrinate the minds of our future and I’m proud to help lead the effort!”
Abbott Appoints Border Czar
“It is clear that when the federal government refuses to secure our borders, the states must step in and act.”
Local
School Board Removes ‘Anti-white’ Book From Middle School Libraries
The SBISD school board voted to boot a book filled with critical race theory from middle school libraries.
Texas Teacher Grooms Students on Social Media
Frisco ISD high school teacher tells “closeted” LGBTQ+ kids on social media that she will be their safe place and keep their secret hidden.
School District to Sell Plane; No Discipline for Joyriding Admin
Granbury ISD administrator’s six flights with family versus three with prospective aviation students an ethical “gray area.”
Austin Teacher Sued for Allegedly Forcing Students to Simulate Sex for Her
Three James Bowie High School alumni are suing the school’s theater teacher for leading a “sexually abusive environment.”
Federal
Roy Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Woke Ideology in the Military
The Restoring Military Focus Act would seek to eliminate the unnecessary leftist agenda undermining the United States military.
Lawsuit Filed in Amarillo Federal Court Takes Aim at Big Tech Censorship
Establishment media companies have been sued over allegedly suppressing information about COVID and the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Texas Republicans Demand Biden Reimburse State for Border Crisis
“Small localities along the border are suffering from the federal government’s failures. These towns should not be forced to reallocate their already exhausted resources to secure their communities.”
Quoting...
"A decline in courage may be the most striking feature that an outside observer notices in the West today."
- Alexander Solzhenitsyn
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