Federal
‘Trey’s Law’ Means Nondisclosures No Longer Protect Sexual Predators
Legislation is on its way to the governor that will stop secret sex abuse settlements, past and future.
Analysis, Raider Scorecard, State
Analysis: Sen. Cruz and Campbell Take On Big College Sports
As NIL appears poised to destroy the fabric of college athletics, calls grow for a commission to bring reform.
Comal ISD Dance Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
Six other Comal ISD educators have been accused of sex crimes against students in just the past few years, including four women.
Frio County Vote Harvesting Ring Suspects Doubled, More Officials Included
Candidates paid in gas, cigarettes, and Dr. Pepper; joked about ballot harvesting in texts.
Federal Archive
The Raid on Colony Ridge
Federal and state authorities have arrested more than 100 illegal aliens in the controversial Colony Ridge development north of Houston.
Texas House Majority Backs School Choice Bill for the First Time
A school choice proposal in the Texas House has reached a historic milestone, with a majority of members signing on as coauthors. House Bill 3, filed by State Rep. Brad Buckley (R–Salado), would establish an education savings account program, providing around $10,000...
Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
A new proposal in the Texas Legislature is causing significant concern among free speech advocates and legal experts. House Bill 2988, introduced by State Rep. Mano DeAyala (R-Houston), threatens to undermine the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), the state's...
Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID
Just days after a series of Republican-backed resolutions faced roadblocks, the Texas House on Tuesday swiftly suspended the rules to pass a resolution recognizing the League of Women Voters of Collin County—a group with a history of opposing voter integrity measures...
Paxton Investigates Texas Lottery Over Suspicious Wins
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the state’s lottery system, citing suspicious and possibly unlawful lottery “winnings” involving bulk ticket purchases and third-party couriers. The move comes just days after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas...
Is Public Education Underfunded in Texas?
David Hamilton does not speak for either Fort Bend ISD or the FBISD Board of Trustees. He writes here only on his own behalf. It is likely that your school district has sent administrators and school board members to Austin this month telling legislators that public...
Trump Fixing Biden, And Past President’s Messes
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer, who is retired, is a Newsmax contributor. And he’s the President of Project Sentinel. AND Brigadier General Blaine Holt is a Newsmax contributor, Air Force veteran, C-17 commander, tech entrepreneur, and...
2.26.2025: Mass arrests in Colony Ridge.
Mass Arrests in Colony Ridge… Democrat Lawmaker Pockets Pay from Taxpayer-Funded Lobby… Proposed Law Would Allow Ivermectin to be Sold OTC in Texas… Senator Wants to End Faculty Power in University Decision-Making…
A Conversation on School Choice
Few issues in the Texas Legislature have generated as much discussion as school choice, even among conservative circles. With education savings accounts at the center of the debate, Texas Scorecard hosted a conversation featuring Corey DeAngelis, a national advocate...