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US Rep. Cloud Introduces Bill to Codify Ending DEI in Federal Government
The legislation aims to prevent future administrations from reviving DEI policies.
Ted Cruz Moves To Put Biden-era Water Heater Mandate on Ice
Cruz emphasized the need to protect consumer choice and prevent federal bureaucrats from dictating appliance standards.
AG Paxton Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement With Trump Administration
The agreement allows the federal government to collaborate with state law enforcement to apprehend illegal aliens.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Calls for Termination of Department of Education
This comes as a measure aiming to abolish the department was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Texas finds itself once again embroiled in a familiar political storm. Republicans control both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s office and are considering revising the state’s congressional map before the next census. Democrats and their allies in the...
All Bets Are Off in Texas Online Sports Betting
In apparent defiance of state law, an internet platform is providing an avenue for Texans to participate in online sports betting. While other states have been quick to take the company to court, Texas has not. Kalshi is a platform that allows individuals to purchase...
Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol
With the first special session winding down and the Texas House still without a quorum, ABC13 in Houston is reporting that House Democrats may soon return to Austin. The outlet says multiple sources confirmed Democrats plan to come back to the state, though the exact...
It’s Time America Stopped Government-Sponsored Racism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Tom Tiffany grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. He currently represents northern and western Wisconsin in Congress and is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee, and House Freedom Caucus.
Reckoning for O’Rourke?
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session… Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban… Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items… Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter…
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
With the current special session nearing its end and the Texas House still paralyzed by a Democrat quorum break over congressional redistricting, Gov. Greg Abbott says lawmakers will be called back immediately for another round. “With the Texas House and Senate today...
Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
Legislation eliminating the high-stakes STAAR test in government schools has been passed by Texas senators. The test has long been criticized by educators and parents alike. Its fate, however, remains bleak in the House, where Democrats have fled to prevent a quorum....
City of Josephine Rejects New Rule Prohibiting Offensive Street Names
Josephine City Council rejected a proposed new ordinance prohibiting “offensive” street names deemed contrary to American values. During a council meeting Monday night, members voted 4-1 to decline the amended street-naming ordinance proposed by Councilwoman Pam...
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8/12/25 Locking Up Beto O’Rourke
-Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban -Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On -Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter by Slipping Mother Abortion Pill