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Court Halts ‘Beto Bribes’ After Paxton Lawsuit
The TRO freezes further fundraising and expenditures while litigation continues.
Paxton Moves To Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats
After warning Democrat lawmakers to return to the Texas Capitol by Friday or face legal consequences,...
Ag Commissioner Miller Announces New Lure To Combat a Flesh-Eating Parasite
As the New World screwworm reemerges near the U.S.-Mexico border, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has...
Commissioner Ramsey Seeks Removal of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo faced a historic 3-1 censure vote from the commissioners court after her proposed property tax increase was rejected. The vote followed accusations of disruptive behavior, prompting Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey to call for her...
Former Austin Elementary School Teacher Gets 71 Years For 20 Child Sex Crimes
A former Austin elementary school teacher was sentenced to 71 years in prison for sexually abusing a child and possessing child sexual abuse material. Kevin Stephen Abeyta, 54, was convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child, a first-degree felony. A jury also...
Texas Republicans’ Redistricting Plan Heads to Senate for Approval
The proposed congressional map adds five new GOP-opportunity districts.
Texas Officials Seek To Enforce Arrest Warrants on Runaway Democrats Across State Lines
Attorney General Paxton is asking Illinois to uphold Texas’ warrants.
Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
According to Cornyn, the FBI will now become involved in tracking down Texas House members who left the state to avoid the vote on redistricting.
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
This is the second investigation launched by Paxton in as many days seeking information from groups alleged to be supporting the Texas House Democrat quorum break.
Harris County Commissioners Block Two Different Property Tax Hike Proposals
After County Judge Hidalgo’s “penny” property tax hike failed, Commissioner Ellis proposed a plan that also failed.
Texas Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt
Texas Sands has been sitting on more than $9 million in cash ahead of the elections.
Texas Senators Pass Women’s Privacy Act
The legislation faces an uncertain future in the Texas House, which currently lacks a quorum.
State Agency Flouts Paxton’s Order To Release Documents
State environmental commission claims privilege outweighs government transparency in Texas Supreme Court case.
Court Halts ‘Beto Bribes’ After Paxton Lawsuit
The TRO freezes further fundraising and expenditures while litigation continues.
Paxton Moves To Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats
After warning Democrat lawmakers to return to the Texas Capitol by Friday or face legal consequences,...
Ag Commissioner Miller Announces New Lure To Combat a Flesh-Eating Parasite
As the New World screwworm reemerges near the U.S.-Mexico border, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has...
Commissioner Ramsey Seeks Removal of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo faced a historic 3-1 censure vote from the commissioners court after her proposed property tax increase was rejected. The vote followed accusations of disruptive behavior, prompting Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey to call for her...
Former Austin Elementary School Teacher Gets 71 Years For 20 Child Sex Crimes
A former Austin elementary school teacher was sentenced to 71 years in prison for sexually abusing a child and possessing child sexual abuse material. Kevin Stephen Abeyta, 54, was convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child, a first-degree felony. A jury also...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
AG Paxton Investigating Beto O’Rourke’s PAC for Alleged Bribes to Runaway Democrats
Ken Paxton said Powered by People has been one of the “top groups bankrolling the Texas House Democrat members who abandoned Texans and vacated their offices,” and suggested the group may have violated multiple Texas laws.
8/8/25 Democrats Sued for Abandoning Jobs
- Paxton Moves to Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats - Texas Republicans’ Redistricting Plan Heads to...
Pardon Me! Answering The Call To Stand Up To Leftists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Silk is best known for being part of the prominent duo, Diamond and Silk....
8.8.2025: Investigating Soros’ PAC.
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded PAC… Texas Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt…...
Fear Is A Loser
Let us roar in defiance!
8/7/25 Casino Lobby Prepares for 2026 Elections
- Texas Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt - Texas Senators Pass Women’s Privacy Act - Paxton...
Democrat Lawlessness Threatens The Bonds That Make Us Americans
On the Salcedo Storm Podcast: Travis Morgan covers legal issues for the Texas Scorecard.
How Many Transparency Stars Does Your City Have?
Less than 230 local entities have even one transparency star. Why is that?
8.7.2025: Beto’s bribes?
Paxton Investigating Beto O’Rourke PAC for Alleged Bribes to Runaway Democrats… Majority of Senate Democrats...