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Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk
There were virtually no consequences when Democrats fled in 2021.

Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
Harris County officials are pushing back against reports of a $1 billion discrepancy in flood bond funds,...

Petition to Recall Texas City Mayor Nears Certification Threshold
A six-page affidavit has launched a potential recall of Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson, citing claims of...

Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Potential Noncitizen Voters
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into more than 100 potential noncitizens accused of casting over 200 ballots during the 2020 and 2022 election cycles. The majority of the suspected illegal votes are concentrated in Harris County, Texas’s...

City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
A politically created affordability crisis in Texas’ capital city is poised to worsen, even as the Texas Legislature is set to address local government spending statewide. On Friday evening, Austin’s city manager released a $6.3 billion budget proposal. This...

Texas Supreme Court Overturns $90 Million Lawsuit in Favor of Trucking Company
Before it was decided, the case inspired calls to reform trucking law.

Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994.

Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes
A new law going into effect next year could change that.

Chair of Texas Tech Regents Launches ‘Save College Sports’ Initiative
The new effort comes at a time of unprecedented uncertainty for college sports.

Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
Austin firefighters voted in favor of the no-confidence resolution on Friday.

South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso ISD trustee Frank Alanis pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to stash cocaine on a middle school campus.

ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June
One arrest involved an individual previously convicted of hijacking an airplane.

Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
The first 30 House bill numbers remain reserved—held by House leadership for top-priority legislation that has not yet been filed.

Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk
There were virtually no consequences when Democrats fled in 2021.

Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
Harris County officials are pushing back against reports of a $1 billion discrepancy in flood bond funds,...

Petition to Recall Texas City Mayor Nears Certification Threshold
A six-page affidavit has launched a potential recall of Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson, citing claims of...

Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Potential Noncitizen Voters
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into more than 100 potential noncitizens accused of casting over 200 ballots during the 2020 and 2022 election cycles. The majority of the suspected illegal votes are concentrated in Harris County, Texas’s...

City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
A politically created affordability crisis in Texas’ capital city is poised to worsen, even as the Texas Legislature is set to address local government spending statewide. On Friday evening, Austin’s city manager released a $6.3 billion budget proposal. This...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Austin Firefighters Union Holding No-Confidence Vote Against Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding resources from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.

Deadly Texas Floods: Is DEI to Blame? We Investigate
As Texas recovers from the deadly July 4th flooding, Charlie Kirk is in hot water for suggesting that the...

AG Ken Paxton Speaks In The Wake Of The Deadly Texas Floods
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton.

7.15.2025: Challenging the Commerce Clause.
Texas Case Challenges Federal Overreach… ICE Operations Nab 1,300+ Houston-Area Illegals… School Board...

7/14/25 Bills Filed Ahead of Special Session
- Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session - ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in...

The Show Behind The Show, Transparency Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss the double standard between leftists and Americans...

7.14.2025: Illegal aliens losing health benefits.
Illegal Aliens Barred From Taxpayer-Funded Health Programs… President Trump Pledges Federal Support After...

Real Texans: Shawn Thierry
In this week's episode of REAL TEXANS, Shawn Thierry—a former Democrat member of the Texas House—shares her...

7/11/25 Redistricting in Texas
- HHS Bars Illegal Aliens From Taxpayer-Funded Health Programs - Texas to Redraw Racially Gerrymandered...