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Texas Ballot-Harvesting Ban Upheld in Federal Appeals Court
The 2021 law bans individuals from offering “vote harvesting services” to influence the outcome of an election.
Secretary Rollins Promotes Property Rights Amid ‘Agricultural Lawfare’
FORT WORTH—Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins highlighted the importance of private property rights...
Whitney ISD Forces Out Educator for Communications With Student
An unnamed educator is “no longer employed” by the Whitney Independent School District following allegations...
Houston ISD Announces Closure of 12 Schools Amid Enrollment Decline
Houston Independent School District officials announced plans to close 12 campuses beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, citing declining enrollment and rising maintenance costs tied to aging facilities. Superintendent Mike Miles confirmed the closures in a video...
Paxton Sues Dallas Officials for Defying Voters’ Police Funding Mandate
Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Dallas officials, accusing them of defying a voter‑approved mandate to boost police funding under Proposition U. Proposition U, approved by Dallas voters in November 2024, amended the city charter to require at least 50 percent of...
Texas State University System Curriculum Review Remains Ongoing
Board action will occur before the end of the year.
Coach Caught in Snapchat Sex Solicitation Sting Set for Sentencing
Sabinal ISD teacher and coach Kenneth Mulkey pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy.
Paxton Intervenes To Void Texas Medical Board Reprimand of Dr. Bowden
Rather than defend the Texas Medical Board, Paxton’s office is intervening in support of Bowden.
Weatherford ISD Coach Ousted Over ‘Kinky’ Social Media Posts
Former students said Hall Middle School girls’ coach Lance Rankin has been reported many times over the years for inappropriate behavior.
Lawmakers Respond to Hood County Data Center Controversy
State Reps. Shelby Slawson and David Cook are countering State Rep. Jared Patterson and State Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s interpretation of the law.
Van Zandt County Halts ‘Green’ Energy Projects Over China Concerns
The temporary moratorium is intended to allow for completion of an investigation into various Chinese companies that manufacture parts for wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
U.S. Rep. Jackson Files Federal Legislation To Fight Screwworm
Although the flesh-eating pest has not been detected in the U.S., federal and state officials continue to take preventive actions.
Sivadge: SB 14 Was Just the Beginning—Accountability Is Next
Will detransitioners have meaningful access to justice in our state?
Texas Ballot-Harvesting Ban Upheld in Federal Appeals Court
The 2021 law bans individuals from offering “vote harvesting services” to influence the outcome of an election.
Secretary Rollins Promotes Property Rights Amid ‘Agricultural Lawfare’
FORT WORTH—Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins highlighted the importance of private property rights...
Whitney ISD Forces Out Educator for Communications With Student
An unnamed educator is “no longer employed” by the Whitney Independent School District following allegations...
Houston ISD Announces Closure of 12 Schools Amid Enrollment Decline
Houston Independent School District officials announced plans to close 12 campuses beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, citing declining enrollment and rising maintenance costs tied to aging facilities. Superintendent Mike Miles confirmed the closures in a video...
Paxton Sues Dallas Officials for Defying Voters’ Police Funding Mandate
Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Dallas officials, accusing them of defying a voter‑approved mandate to boost police funding under Proposition U. Proposition U, approved by Dallas voters in November 2024, amended the city charter to require at least 50 percent of...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Paxton Defends Dr. Bowden
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sided with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden in her legal battle against the Texas Medical Board.
2/13/26 Houston ISD Closes 12 Schools
-Houston ISD Announces Closure of 12 Schools Amid Enrollment Decline -Paxton Sues Dallas Officials for...
How To Vote More Than Once Legally
Today, I breakdown tried and true tactics to massively replicate your vote this primary.
Early Voting Begins Soon…TIME TO PAY ATTENTION!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the...
Make Good Trouble
We must bring the right kind of trouble to the ruling elite.
2.13.2026: Defending Mary Talley Bowden
Paxton Seeks To Void Texas Medical Board Reprimand of Crusading Doctor… County Halts ‘Green’ Energy Projects...
2/12/26 Supporting Dr. Mary Talley Bowden
-Paxton Intervenes To Void Texas Medical Board Reprimand of Dr. Bowden -U.S. Rep. Jackson Files Federal...
Article V Convention Of States, Because Government Won’t Fix Itself
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mark Meckler is the President of Convention of States Foundation &...
A Texas School Spent MILLIONS of Dollars Without Approval?!
Texas school districts are spending hundreds of millions without board approval, did the state make it...