Latest Half-True Fact-checks in Texas Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Leticia Van de Putte stated on January 25, 2011 in remarks on the floor of the Texas Senate: "Ten retired nuns were barred from voting in the 2008 Indiana Democratic primary." David Dewhurst stated on January 18, 2011 in his inaugural address.: "Last year, out of the 500,000 (in) population growth we had in the state of Texas, about 250,000 of the 500,000 came to Texas... from the other 49 states." Mario Gallegos stated on January 25, 2011 in a Texas Senate committee meeting.: Says that 98,184 Texans are now driving with temporary driver’s licenses lacking their photos. Allan Ritter stated on December 14, 2010 in a press conference.: "In my 12 years in the House, I have watched my district go from a solidly Democratic district to a heavily solid Republican district." John Cornyn stated on December 1, 2010 in an op-ed: "All but one of the 50 states already have some form of a balanced budget amendment in their state constitutions." George W. Bush stated on December 9, 2010 in his book "Decision Points.": "Sen. Joe Biden, the ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, recommended partitioning Iraq into three separate entities." Kay Bailey Hutchison stated on November 22, 2010 in an op-ed piece.: Says that "on average, Democratic congressional districts received 81 percent more stimulus funds than Republican districts." Organizing for America stated on December 6, 2010 in a press release.: "An overwhelming majority of Americans support passage of the DREAM Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented youth willing to work for a college degree or serve in our armed forces." Todd Staples stated on November 11, 2010 in a Web post.: In "the fall of 2009, only 21 percent of Texas high school graduates enrolled in a four-year public university." Joe Straus stated on November 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says the Texas House has "a record number of new members joining our ranks." Rick Perry stated on November 4, 2010 in on an episode of Fox & Friends: "Since the first of the year, 153 businesses at last count had moved out of California to Texas." John Cornyn stated on November 4, 2010 in a statement: Says Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, is "the largest military installation in the free world." Rick Perry stated on November 8, 2010 in an interview on The Daily Show: "I had five of my citizens that were killed last week" because of border security problems. Chris Gregoire stated on November 21, 2010 in a statement in a Seattle Times article: Says Washington state has "consistently ranked in the top five in the Forbes list of best states to do business — ahead of Texas." Bill White stated on October 15, 2010 in an interview.: Says that under Gov. Rick Perry, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have had "standing orders" not to inquire into the immigration status of people unless they're under arrest. Hank Gilbert stated on September 12, 2010 in a campaign video.: Says gas pumps in different parts of Texas are missing state inspection stickers and/or their inspections are out of date--and that's cheating consumers. Rick Perry stated on September 15, 2010 in a television ad: "Houston suffered $1.7 billion in operating losses under Mayor Bill White." Steve Munisteri stated on August 31, 2010 in a press release.: Says the Austin chapter of the League of Women Voters has no Republicans among elected officers or on its debate committee. David Porter stated on July 28, 2010 in a press release.: Jeff Weems' "legal record is one of defending BP, Enron and just about every big oil company against the working man." Ron Paul stated on September 1, 2010 in a statement: Due to the war in Iraq, "4,400 Americans are dead, 30,000 severely wounded and more than 100,000 are suffering from serious health problems related to post traumatic stress syndrome." Michael McCaul stated on July 19, 2010 in an e-mail: Says the federal agency in charge of Medicare and Medicaid will disburse $803 billion in benefits this year, making "it larger than all but 15 of the world's economies." David Dewhurst stated on August 25, 2010 in an editorial board meeting with the Austin American-Statesman: "We spend more money on health care per capita in the United States than any other country in the world. Of the 30 developed countries in the world, we spend 2 1/2 times more than the average. Of the country that spends the second most per capita, Switzerland, we spend 175 percent more." Back to Basics stated on August 24, 2010 in a newspaper ad: Gov. Rick Perry "has overseen the highest Texas unemployment in 22 years." Bill White stated on August 9, 2010 in an East Texas campaign stop.: Says Rick Perry's proposal on driver licenses and high school dropouts has been state law since 1989. Todd Staples stated on July 15, 2010 in a consultant's e-mail to PolitiFact Texas.: Says Democrat Hank Gilbert "has a criminal conviction for theft, has multiple years of unpaid taxes, has multiple tax liens and fines, unsafe driving convictions (and) has recently been accused of taking a bribe and is on record lying to the press this year about his criminal record." Rick Perry stated on July 28, 2010 in an interview: Because of violence spreading from Mexico, "you’ve got bullets hitting the city hall in El Paso. You’ve got bombs exploding in El Paso." Michael Sullivan stated on July 19, 2010 in a Twitter post: Says the director of NASA says its main mission is Muslim outreach. Gordon Quan stated on June 30, 2010 in an e-mail blast: Some cardiologists estimate "70 percent of all males over 50 have some form of heart disease." Leticia Van de Putte stated on June 25, 2010 in a speech at the Texas Democratic Party convention: Says Bill White's program to bring dropouts back to school was "so successful that almost every city in our state has replicated" it. Wendy Davis stated on June 27, 2010 in a speech at the Texas Democratic convention: "We caught (the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) lying to us about the results of air quality studies in the Barnett Shale."
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Leticia Van de Putte stated on January 25, 2011 in remarks on the floor of the Texas Senate: "Ten retired nuns were barred from voting in the 2008 Indiana Democratic primary." David Dewhurst stated on January 18, 2011 in his inaugural address.: "Last year, out of the 500,000 (in) population growth we had in the state of Texas, about 250,000 of the 500,000 came to Texas... from the other 49 states." Mario Gallegos stated on January 25, 2011 in a Texas Senate committee meeting.: Says that 98,184 Texans are now driving with temporary driver’s licenses lacking their photos. Allan Ritter stated on December 14, 2010 in a press conference.: "In my 12 years in the House, I have watched my district go from a solidly Democratic district to a heavily solid Republican district." John Cornyn stated on December 1, 2010 in an op-ed: "All but one of the 50 states already have some form of a balanced budget amendment in their state constitutions." George W. Bush stated on December 9, 2010 in his book "Decision Points.": "Sen. Joe Biden, the ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, recommended partitioning Iraq into three separate entities." Kay Bailey Hutchison stated on November 22, 2010 in an op-ed piece.: Says that "on average, Democratic congressional districts received 81 percent more stimulus funds than Republican districts." Organizing for America stated on December 6, 2010 in a press release.: "An overwhelming majority of Americans support passage of the DREAM Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented youth willing to work for a college degree or serve in our armed forces." Todd Staples stated on November 11, 2010 in a Web post.: In "the fall of 2009, only 21 percent of Texas high school graduates enrolled in a four-year public university." Joe Straus stated on November 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says the Texas House has "a record number of new members joining our ranks." Rick Perry stated on November 4, 2010 in on an episode of Fox & Friends: "Since the first of the year, 153 businesses at last count had moved out of California to Texas." John Cornyn stated on November 4, 2010 in a statement: Says Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, is "the largest military installation in the free world." Rick Perry stated on November 8, 2010 in an interview on The Daily Show: "I had five of my citizens that were killed last week" because of border security problems. Chris Gregoire stated on November 21, 2010 in a statement in a Seattle Times article: Says Washington state has "consistently ranked in the top five in the Forbes list of best states to do business — ahead of Texas." Bill White stated on October 15, 2010 in an interview.: Says that under Gov. Rick Perry, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have had "standing orders" not to inquire into the immigration status of people unless they're under arrest. Hank Gilbert stated on September 12, 2010 in a campaign video.: Says gas pumps in different parts of Texas are missing state inspection stickers and/or their inspections are out of date--and that's cheating consumers. Rick Perry stated on September 15, 2010 in a television ad: "Houston suffered $1.7 billion in operating losses under Mayor Bill White." Steve Munisteri stated on August 31, 2010 in a press release.: Says the Austin chapter of the League of Women Voters has no Republicans among elected officers or on its debate committee. David Porter stated on July 28, 2010 in a press release.: Jeff Weems' "legal record is one of defending BP, Enron and just about every big oil company against the working man." Ron Paul stated on September 1, 2010 in a statement: Due to the war in Iraq, "4,400 Americans are dead, 30,000 severely wounded and more than 100,000 are suffering from serious health problems related to post traumatic stress syndrome." Michael McCaul stated on July 19, 2010 in an e-mail: Says the federal agency in charge of Medicare and Medicaid will disburse $803 billion in benefits this year, making "it larger than all but 15 of the world's economies." David Dewhurst stated on August 25, 2010 in an editorial board meeting with the Austin American-Statesman: "We spend more money on health care per capita in the United States than any other country in the world. Of the 30 developed countries in the world, we spend 2 1/2 times more than the average. Of the country that spends the second most per capita, Switzerland, we spend 175 percent more." Back to Basics stated on August 24, 2010 in a newspaper ad: Gov. Rick Perry "has overseen the highest Texas unemployment in 22 years." Bill White stated on August 9, 2010 in an East Texas campaign stop.: Says Rick Perry's proposal on driver licenses and high school dropouts has been state law since 1989. Todd Staples stated on July 15, 2010 in a consultant's e-mail to PolitiFact Texas.: Says Democrat Hank Gilbert "has a criminal conviction for theft, has multiple years of unpaid taxes, has multiple tax liens and fines, unsafe driving convictions (and) has recently been accused of taking a bribe and is on record lying to the press this year about his criminal record." Rick Perry stated on July 28, 2010 in an interview: Because of violence spreading from Mexico, "you’ve got bullets hitting the city hall in El Paso. You’ve got bombs exploding in El Paso." Michael Sullivan stated on July 19, 2010 in a Twitter post: Says the director of NASA says its main mission is Muslim outreach. Gordon Quan stated on June 30, 2010 in an e-mail blast: Some cardiologists estimate "70 percent of all males over 50 have some form of heart disease." Leticia Van de Putte stated on June 25, 2010 in a speech at the Texas Democratic Party convention: Says Bill White's program to bring dropouts back to school was "so successful that almost every city in our state has replicated" it. Wendy Davis stated on June 27, 2010 in a speech at the Texas Democratic convention: "We caught (the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) lying to us about the results of air quality studies in the Barnett Shale."
Leticia Van de Putte stated on January 25, 2011 in remarks on the floor of the Texas Senate: "Ten retired nuns were barred from voting in the 2008 Indiana Democratic primary."
David Dewhurst stated on January 18, 2011 in his inaugural address.: "Last year, out of the 500,000 (in) population growth we had in the state of Texas, about 250,000 of the 500,000 came to Texas... from the other 49 states."
Mario Gallegos stated on January 25, 2011 in a Texas Senate committee meeting.: Says that 98,184 Texans are now driving with temporary driver’s licenses lacking their photos.
Allan Ritter stated on December 14, 2010 in a press conference.: "In my 12 years in the House, I have watched my district go from a solidly Democratic district to a heavily solid Republican district."
John Cornyn stated on December 1, 2010 in an op-ed: "All but one of the 50 states already have some form of a balanced budget amendment in their state constitutions."
George W. Bush stated on December 9, 2010 in his book "Decision Points.": "Sen. Joe Biden, the ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, recommended partitioning Iraq into three separate entities."
Kay Bailey Hutchison stated on November 22, 2010 in an op-ed piece.: Says that "on average, Democratic congressional districts received 81 percent more stimulus funds than Republican districts."
Organizing for America stated on December 6, 2010 in a press release.: "An overwhelming majority of Americans support passage of the DREAM Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented youth willing to work for a college degree or serve in our armed forces."
Todd Staples stated on November 11, 2010 in a Web post.: In "the fall of 2009, only 21 percent of Texas high school graduates enrolled in a four-year public university."
Joe Straus stated on November 12, 2010 in an e-mail: Says the Texas House has "a record number of new members joining our ranks."
Rick Perry stated on November 4, 2010 in on an episode of Fox & Friends: "Since the first of the year, 153 businesses at last count had moved out of California to Texas."
John Cornyn stated on November 4, 2010 in a statement: Says Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, is "the largest military installation in the free world."
Rick Perry stated on November 8, 2010 in an interview on The Daily Show: "I had five of my citizens that were killed last week" because of border security problems.
Chris Gregoire stated on November 21, 2010 in a statement in a Seattle Times article: Says Washington state has "consistently ranked in the top five in the Forbes list of best states to do business — ahead of Texas."
Bill White stated on October 15, 2010 in an interview.: Says that under Gov. Rick Perry, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have had "standing orders" not to inquire into the immigration status of people unless they're under arrest.
Hank Gilbert stated on September 12, 2010 in a campaign video.: Says gas pumps in different parts of Texas are missing state inspection stickers and/or their inspections are out of date--and that's cheating consumers.
Rick Perry stated on September 15, 2010 in a television ad: "Houston suffered $1.7 billion in operating losses under Mayor Bill White."
Steve Munisteri stated on August 31, 2010 in a press release.: Says the Austin chapter of the League of Women Voters has no Republicans among elected officers or on its debate committee.
David Porter stated on July 28, 2010 in a press release.: Jeff Weems' "legal record is one of defending BP, Enron and just about every big oil company against the working man."
Ron Paul stated on September 1, 2010 in a statement: Due to the war in Iraq, "4,400 Americans are dead, 30,000 severely wounded and more than 100,000 are suffering from serious health problems related to post traumatic stress syndrome."
Michael McCaul stated on July 19, 2010 in an e-mail: Says the federal agency in charge of Medicare and Medicaid will disburse $803 billion in benefits this year, making "it larger than all but 15 of the world's economies."
David Dewhurst stated on August 25, 2010 in an editorial board meeting with the Austin American-Statesman: "We spend more money on health care per capita in the United States than any other country in the world. Of the 30 developed countries in the world, we spend 2 1/2 times more than the average. Of the country that spends the second most per capita, Switzerland, we spend 175 percent more."
Back to Basics stated on August 24, 2010 in a newspaper ad: Gov. Rick Perry "has overseen the highest Texas unemployment in 22 years."
Bill White stated on August 9, 2010 in an East Texas campaign stop.: Says Rick Perry's proposal on driver licenses and high school dropouts has been state law since 1989.
Todd Staples stated on July 15, 2010 in a consultant's e-mail to PolitiFact Texas.: Says Democrat Hank Gilbert "has a criminal conviction for theft, has multiple years of unpaid taxes, has multiple tax liens and fines, unsafe driving convictions (and) has recently been accused of taking a bribe and is on record lying to the press this year about his criminal record."
Rick Perry stated on July 28, 2010 in an interview: Because of violence spreading from Mexico, "you’ve got bullets hitting the city hall in El Paso. You’ve got bombs exploding in El Paso."
Michael Sullivan stated on July 19, 2010 in a Twitter post: Says the director of NASA says its main mission is Muslim outreach.
Gordon Quan stated on June 30, 2010 in an e-mail blast: Some cardiologists estimate "70 percent of all males over 50 have some form of heart disease."
Leticia Van de Putte stated on June 25, 2010 in a speech at the Texas Democratic Party convention: Says Bill White's program to bring dropouts back to school was "so successful that almost every city in our state has replicated" it.
Wendy Davis stated on June 27, 2010 in a speech at the Texas Democratic convention: "We caught (the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) lying to us about the results of air quality studies in the Barnett Shale."
