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Audit Shows $5.1 Million Price Tag for Failed Paxton Impeachment
The audit was requested 550 days ago by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
A West Texas teacher “recognized” by the state as “highly effective” was jailed after he was accused of...
Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair After Objecting To Alleged Rules Breach
A Republican legislator’s mic was cut off by a Democrat subcommittee chairman after the legislator objected...
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
Houston’s aging bridges are under scrutiny following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Marine Investigation Report about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. NTSB recommends that 68 Bridges in the U.S. be evaluated for...
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
This week, the Texas Legislature took steps to strip power from the Texas Lottery Commission, possibly setting the agency up for abolition, and Las Vegas Sands’ casino plans suffered a setback in Irving at the hands of outraged citizens. On Monday, State Sen. Mayes...
Las Vegas Sands Folds on Casino Gambling in Irving
Anti-gambling advocates hailed the city’s rejection of casinos as a win for Irving residents.
Court Blocks Biden-era Rule Demanding Foster Care Providers Affirm LGBT Identities
Texas sued the Biden administration over the rule last year.
Houston ISD Board Votes for New ‘Teacher Excellence System’
The new system will categorize teachers based on their performance and will link salaries to evaluation scores.
Professors Testify Against Faculty Senate Reform Proposal
The measure pushes back against “shared governance” between faculty and boards of regents.
Audit Shows $5.1 Million Price Tag for Failed Paxton Impeachment
The audit was requested 550 days ago by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
A West Texas teacher “recognized” by the state as “highly effective” was jailed after he was accused of...
Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair After Objecting To Alleged Rules Breach
A Republican legislator’s mic was cut off by a Democrat subcommittee chairman after the legislator objected...
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
Houston’s aging bridges are under scrutiny following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Marine Investigation Report about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. NTSB recommends that 68 Bridges in the U.S. be evaluated for...
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
This week, the Texas Legislature took steps to strip power from the Texas Lottery Commission, possibly setting the agency up for abolition, and Las Vegas Sands’ casino plans suffered a setback in Irving at the hands of outraged citizens. On Monday, State Sen. Mayes...
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Abortionists Arrested
Two individuals are accused of performing illegal abortions.
3/21/25 How Much Did the Paxton Impeachment Cost?
- Audit Shows $5.1 Million Price Tag for Failed Paxton Impeachment - Las Vegas Sands Folds on Casino...
Trump Turns Table On Illegal Immigration Enablers
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Will Biagini -Field reporter for the Texas Scorecard
Polite Company
For liberty to thrive, citizens must know how to effectively sharpen each other to the benefit of our republic.
3.21.2025: Expelling smartphones.
Senators Pass a Weakened Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying… Texas Tech Medical School Commits to Race-Neutral...
COMMENTARY
Y’All Answered: SNAP for Snacks?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Shining Light on Government Brings Together All Texans
The free flow of information goes hand in hand with the First Amendment liberty to freely speak out about government.
Analysis: If You Don’t Want to Register as a Lobbyist, Just Hire One
“It’s not easy, I understand. It’s certainly not intuitive,” said TEC Chairman Randy Erben, explaining the state’s lobbyist registration laws.
Senate Bill 336 Hands Leftists a Legal Bludgeon To Smash Dissent
Free speech is the foundation upon which all other freedoms rest.