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Paxton Launches Financial Transparency Investigation Into Nearly 1,000 Cities
The review is aimed at ensuring strict adherence to Senate Bill 1851, the new state law that bars any city out of audit compliance from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Counters Abbott’s Plan to Reduce Property Taxes
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a property tax reform plan aimed at increasing the homestead exemption for...
Feds Uncover Houston Operation Moving Advanced AI Technology to China
Federal officials say a Houston-based smuggling ring funneled some of the world’s most advanced artificial...
Can a GOP County Chair Run His Wife’s Election?
A prominent election law attorney is asking Texas’ chief election officer to decide whether a county GOP chair can fairly run a primary in which his own wife is on the ballot. The request, filed Tuesday, urges Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to issue a formal...
Harper ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Recording Girls at School
A Central Texas teacher arrested last week for recording a teen girl in an off-campus bathroom has been re-arrested on six new charges involving videos of female students he recorded at school. Pedro DeLuna III was an assistant band director and music teacher in...
Specialist: Research Security Failure at Texas A&M
Research found that Dr. Lei Fang received federal grants for “sensitive” projects before leaving to work at a Chinese lab, and had a “stunning conflict of interest” even before his departure.
DOJ Continues Crackdown on Criminal Aliens as Illegal Crossings Drop
New data shows a significant decline in illegal border crossings under President Trump.
Failed Redistricting Suits Prompt Democrat Run for Tarrant Judge
Democrat Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons now aims to challenge Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare in a countywide race.
US Supreme Court Rejects Attempt To Overturn Llano County Library’s Removal of ‘Explicit Books’
SCOTUS could still take up the issue after related cases are decided.
Jasmine Crockett Enters Senate Race, Escalating Democrat Primary Fight
She faces State Rep. James Talarico, who announced his bid earlier this year.
Paxton, Trump DOJ Secure Settlement To Protect Texans From Higher Energy Costs
The settlement safeguards Texans from paying millions more for power.
Colin Allred Drops Out of Senate Race, Will Run for Congress Instead
Allred’s announcement is the latest shakeup for Texas Democrats ahead of the filing deadline.
Abbott Cools on Casino Support as Gambling Interests Lose Ground in Texas
Despite millions of dollars being pushed by casino interests in Texas, the governor now says he’s “not there yet.”
Paxton Launches Financial Transparency Investigation Into Nearly 1,000 Cities
The review is aimed at ensuring strict adherence to Senate Bill 1851, the new state law that bars any city out of audit compliance from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Counters Abbott’s Plan to Reduce Property Taxes
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a property tax reform plan aimed at increasing the homestead exemption for...
Feds Uncover Houston Operation Moving Advanced AI Technology to China
Federal officials say a Houston-based smuggling ring funneled some of the world’s most advanced artificial...
Can a GOP County Chair Run His Wife’s Election?
A prominent election law attorney is asking Texas’ chief election officer to decide whether a county GOP chair can fairly run a primary in which his own wife is on the ballot. The request, filed Tuesday, urges Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to issue a formal...
Harper ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Recording Girls at School
A Central Texas teacher arrested last week for recording a teen girl in an off-campus bathroom has been re-arrested on six new charges involving videos of female students he recorded at school. Pedro DeLuna III was an assistant band director and music teacher in...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Paxton Sues EPIC City
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and Community Capital Partners, alleging that they engaged in an illegal land development scheme that violated Texas securities laws.
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12/9/25 Death and [Property] Taxes
- Lt. Gov. Patrick Counters Abbott’s Plan to Reduce Property Taxes - Paxton Launches Financial Transparency...
Did the Islamic Takeover of Texas Just Get Shut Down for Good??
Sara covers the latest developments in the proposed EPIC City, the Islamic all-inclusive development being...
Senate GOP Caught Colluding With Leftists Against Trump
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Representative Brian Harrison represents the 10th district in the Texas State...
12.9.2025: Abbott Cools on Casinos
Abbott Cools on Casino Support… Paxton, Trump DOJ Secure Anti-Trust Settlement… Allred Drops Out of DEMs...
12/8/25 Could Democrat Jasmine Crockett Win Senate Seat?
-Colin Allred Drops Out of Senate Race, Will Run for Congress Instead -Abbott Cools on Casino Support as...
The Show Behind The Show, TV Guide Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean reminisce about the good ol' days of TV. The boys get into a...
12.8.2025: Paxton Sues EPIC
Paxton Sues EPIC City To Halt ‘Illegal Development Scheme’… China Taking ‘New Approach’ To Influence K-12...
Real Texans: Tony Buzbee
For this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sat down with Houston's Tony Buzbee, one of...