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Texas Congressman Introduces REMAIN In Mexico Act
The new legislation aims to codify one of President-elect Donald Trump’s most successful immigration policies into federal law.
US Sen. Cruz Proposes Term Limits for Senators, Representatives
The measure would go into effect in 2032 if Congress and three-fourths of the states ratify it.
AG Paxton Pursues Lawsuit Against Pfizer for ‘Knowingly Misrepresenting’ COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Paxton’s office first sued Pfizer in November 2023, accusing the company of lying about a 95 percent efficacy rate for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Court Order Blocks Biden Administration From Auctioning Off Border Wall
The court order confirms an agreement reached between Texas and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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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 Austin Fire Chief was a DEI hire whose decisions led to more deaths during the incident. Sara examines whether there is any truth to Charlie's claim: Who is the...
Texas Supreme Court Overturns $90 Million Lawsuit in Favor of Trucking Company
Texas’ Supreme Court has overturned a jury verdict that awarded $90 million to a family who was injured after their F-150 truck crossed a median and hit an 18-wheeler. In December 2014, Trey Salinas drove his pickup truck on I-20 near Odessa with Jennifer Blake and...
Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
State Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas announced that he is running for Texas attorney general, making him the first Democrat to officially enter the race for the open statewide seat. In his campaign launch, Johnson took aim at the current officeholder, Ken Paxton,...
Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes
As Texans grapple with the devastating flood that struck the Hill Country on July 4th, killing over 130 people and leaving many still missing, local officials have already taken steps to potentially raise property taxes—without voter approval. On Monday, the Kerr...
AG Ken Paxton Speaks In The Wake Of The Deadly Texas Floods
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton.
Y’All Answered: Importance of the Trump Endorsement?
Last week, members of the Texas Legislature who voted for the school choice program and are seeking re-election began receiving letters announcing Donald Trump's endorsement of their 2026 campaign. Yesterday, we asked readers about how important the president's...
7.15.2025: Challenging the Commerce Clause.
Texas Case Challenges Federal Overreach… ICE Operations Nab 1,300+ Houston-Area Illegals… School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking… Lawmakers Start Filing Legislation for Special Session…
Chair of Texas Tech Regents Launches ‘Save College Sports’ Initiative
Cody Campbell, chairman of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents, has launched an effort to “save college sports” at a time when Name, Image, and Likeness compensation has placed unparalleled pressure on university athletic departments. This pressure has...
Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
An overwhelming number of Austin firefighters have voted “no-confidence” in Fire Chief Joel Baker. Baker had come under scrutiny for his handling of firefighter deployment to assist in water rescue operations during the devastating flooding in Kerr County. The...