Fact Check Posts – Page 30

Matt Mackowiak overshoots on what Texas spends on public education

By W. Gardner Selby

September 12, 2014

In Texas public schools, "we spend an average of $12,000 per pupil per year."

Ted Cruz says ISIS crucifying Christians in Iraq, nailing them to trees

By W. Gardner Selby

September 5, 2014

ISIS is "right now crucifying Christians in Iraq, literally nailing Christians to trees."

Mike Collier says opponent Glenn Hegar “is proud of” legislated cuts in public school funding

By W. Gardner Selby

September 5, 2014

Opponent Glenn Hegar expressed pride in legislated cuts to public school funding.

Wendy Davis says Greg Abbott let millions in taxpayer dollars go to wealthy gift-giving donors

By W. Gardner Selby

August 31, 2014

Greg Abbott was "charged with overseeing the state cancer research fund. But he let his wealthiest donors take tens of millions of taxpayer dollars without…

Unsupported claim: 1 in 4 apprehended border crossers have criminal convictions

By W. Gardner Selby

August 29, 2014

At "least a quarter of those apprehended" at the border "have criminal records."

Burnam claim about Russia having greater partisan representation than Texas is misleading

By W. Gardner Selby

August 29, 2014

"Russia has more diversity in its governmental representation than we do in Texas."

Greg Abbott celebrates growth in women-owned businesses in Texas, overlooks meaningful details

By W. Gardner Selby

August 26, 2014

"The growth rate of women-owned businesses in Texas has nearly doubled that of the nation since President Obama has taken office."

Henry Cuellar claim about social media, rebates and children in Central America lacks proof

By Nicole Chavez , W. Gardner Selby

August 22, 2014

Says drug cartels are using social media to offer rebates so more children from Central America get smuggled to the United States.

Mike Martinez says majority of Austin residents are renters, not owners

By W. Gardner Selby

August 22, 2014

"The majority of Austinites rent" the places they live.

Sarah Palin recaps Rosemary Lehmberg’s purchase of 70-plus bottles of vodka over 15 months

By W. Gardner Selby

August 21, 2014

Texas prosecutor Rosemary Lehmberg purchased "72 bottles of vodka in just one store alone, in just over a year."

Sarah Palin incorrect Rosemary Lehmberg’s office convened grand jury that indicted Rick Perry

By W. Gardner Selby

August 21, 2014

Under Rosemary Lehmberg, the "Travis County D.A.’s office" convened the grand jury that indicted Rick Perry.

Ted Cruz bribed by Kochs? Strike a match

By W. Gardner Selby

August 17, 2014

Says Ted Cruz "was just bribed by the Kochs to introduce a bill that would give them and their allies America’s national forests, parks, and…

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Matt Mackowiak overshoots on what Texas spends on public education

Ted Cruz says ISIS crucifying Christians in Iraq, nailing them to trees

Mike Collier says opponent Glenn Hegar “is proud of” legislated cuts in public school funding

Wendy Davis says Greg Abbott let millions in taxpayer dollars go to wealthy gift-giving donors

Unsupported claim: 1 in 4 apprehended border crossers have criminal convictions

Burnam claim about Russia having greater partisan representation than Texas is misleading

Greg Abbott celebrates growth in women-owned businesses in Texas, overlooks meaningful details

Henry Cuellar claim about social media, rebates and children in Central America lacks proof

Mike Martinez says majority of Austin residents are renters, not owners

Sarah Palin recaps Rosemary Lehmberg’s purchase of 70-plus bottles of vodka over 15 months

Sarah Palin incorrect Rosemary Lehmberg’s office convened grand jury that indicted Rick Perry

Ted Cruz bribed by Kochs? Strike a match