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Sources: Kelly Hancock Angling for Appointment as Comptroller
Sources at the Capitol say Hancock is actively vying for the appointment, which could grant him an advantage if he seeks a full term in 2026.
Charter School Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Student
Educator David Jones allegedly victimized at least one girl at Cedar Crest, a residential facility for troubled teens.
Reckoning For The Press Pushing The BIG Lie
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris Putnam is a recovering conservative candidate, successful businessman...
5.27.2025: House moves film subsidy.
‘Jocelyn’s Law’ Stalled in Texas House as Democrats Withhold Support… House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film...
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Real Texans: Michelle Evans
In this edition of REAL TEXANS, Michelle Evans talks about her path from being the mom of a special needs child to advocating for parental rights and medical freedom. Now, she is the chair of one of Texas's largest county political parties
UT Austin Cancels Federal Grant Agreement With Planned Parenthood of Illinois
A federal grant sub-award agreement between the University of Texas at Austin and Planned Parenthood of Illinois has been terminated, according to documents obtained by Texas Scorecard through an open records request. The contract termination, signed by UT Austin’s...
State Sen. Kolkhorst Files Legislation Safeguarding Texas Land From Foreign Threats
New legislation aiming to block foreign entities identified as potential national security threats from purchasing land in Texas has been filed in the Senate. State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) introduced the measure, Senate Bill 17, on Thursday. The act would...
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2/21/25 ‘One of the Worst Human Beings in Politics’
- House Chairman Blocks Resolution Honoring Late Conservative Activist Jill Glover - Attorney General Paxton Seeks Injunction Against NCAA To Protect Women’s Sports - House Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources
Houston ISD Joins Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
Houston Independent School District has joined over 200 school districts nationwide in a lawsuit accusing social media companies of causing mental harm to students. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Youtube, and TikTok are accused of creating costs for school districts...
Senators on Texas Education Committee Advance Teacher Pay Raises
Members of the Texas Senate Education Committee unanimously passed a measure to raise teachers’ salaries based on tenure. In an 11-0 vote, senators approved a committee substitute for Senate Bill 26 by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe). The measure is the first...
Dustin Burrows Is in a Position To Bring Republicans Together
Speaker Burrows has an opportunity to be a conservative leader, to unite the Republican members around him in passing priority legislation, and to deliver a Texas House the voters are proud of. I hope he takes it. Dustin Burrows is the speaker of the Texas House. He...
The Democrats Get Millions!
In an unprecedented move, the Texas House Administration Committee has unanimously approved significant increases to legislative office budgets without a vote from the full House.
Houston Public Works Has 1,400 Unresolved Work Orders Amid Infrastructure Issues
As Houston grapples with a water plant crisis that could cost taxpayers up to $15 billion, separate issues stemming from aging infrastructure are causing widespread disruptions, leading to a backlog of 1,400 active work orders related to water problems. Houston Public...