Federal
Analysis: Was the Rigging of a $95M Jackpot Legal? No.
Here are the laws that were likely broken in April 2023.
2 Waco ISD Teachers Arrested in April for Abusing Special Needs Children
Both teachers are no longer employed with the district.
Student Loans, Sexual Content and A&M…Oh My!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Robert Montoya is an investigative reporter for Texas Scorecard.
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Whom Do You Serve?
We must remind those in office that they work for us, and we must remind ourselves of that as well.
Federal Archive
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Tips
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced legislation to support the Trump administration’s campaign proposal to eliminate the federal income tax on cash tips. The “No Tax on Tips Act” would exempt tips—including cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks—from the...
Proposed Measure Would Halt Texas Energy Market Distortions Caused by Federal Subsidies
A new measure proposed in the Texas Senate seeks to resolve problems in the state’s energy market associated with certain federal subsidies. Senate Bill 714, proposed by State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland), orders the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the...
Gov. Abbott Deploys Texas Tactical Border Force to Support Federal Authorities
As the Trump administration continues sweeping measures to undo damage at the southern border caused by the Biden administration’s policies, Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas military to work with federal authorities to secure the border. Abbott deployed the...
GOP Tensions Erupt in Texas House Rules Vote
Just hours after controversial draft rules for the Texas House were released, the chamber rushed through a vote to approve them—without allowing debate or amendments—escalating tensions between reform-minded Republicans and House leadership.
Lawmaker Proposes Public Medical Schools Require Nutrition Curriculum
A new measure proposed by a state lawmaker and physician suggests that public medical schools require three hours of nutrition coursework. House Bill 1972, introduced by State Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), would mandate that medical degree programs require a...
Gov. Abbott Sets Early State of the State Address To Accelerate Legislative Action
While the Texas House has continued to move at a slower pace, Gov. Greg Abbott has announced plans to deliver his State of the State Address on the evening of Sunday, February 2. Following a pattern from his recent addresses, the speech will be broadcast statewide,...
Parents Back in Charge: Brandon Hall Joins State Board of Education
Newly elected State Board of Education member Brandon Hall was sworn in on Saturday, telling his constituents that the parents will be in charge of SBOE District 11. During the March Republican primary, Hall beat former SBOE 11 member Patricia Hardy. In the November...
The Show Behind The Show, Illegal Immigration Reckoning Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean self-diagnoses a condition he thinks he has. Chris and Sean discuss Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. And the boys disagree on one aspect of the J6 debate.
1.27.2025: Senate begins school choice push.
Troops Arrive in El Paso To Secure the Border… Harris County Pays Millions To Defend Illegal Aliens From Deportation… Texas Senate Moves Swiftly on School Choice… Texas State Bar Drops Long-Running Case Against Attorney General Ken Paxton…