Federal News Texas
Read the latest Federal news related to Texas, Senators from Texas, Texas Mexico border, Federal government
Federal News Impacting Texas
Texas Sues Federal Government for ‘Unlawful’ Cryptocurrency Regulations
Attorney General Paxton joined 17 other states in submitting the complaint.
Brooke Rollins, Scott Turner Among Texans Joining Trump’s Team
These nominations join a growing list of Texans selected for influential roles.
Paxton Passed Over for US AG Slot After Gaetz Withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida AG Pam Bondi to the position.
Federal Government Blocked From Reinstating Obama-Era Overtime Pay Regulation
The Texas attorney general said another overreaching federal agency has been blocked from unconstitutionally rewriting laws.
Federal Archive
‘Jocelyn’s Law’ Stalled in Texas House as Democrats Withhold Support
Measures aimed at keeping violent offenders behind bars are stalled in the Texas House after Democrats refused to provide the votes needed to meet the state’s constitutional threshold. Senate Joint Resolution 87—renamed “Jocelyn’s Law” in honor of 12-year-old Jocelyn...
House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film Subsidies
The Texas House has approved a controversial bill to provide hundreds of millions in taxpayer-funded incentives to the film industry, despite opposition from some conservative lawmakers who called it a “Hollywood handout.” Senate Bill 22, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan...
UT-Austin Promotes Abortion
At least four academic entities operating under the auspices of the University of Texas at Austin are engaged in pro-abortion activities. A preliminary investigation has uncovered a well-known abortion advocate running a “fund” at the law school and two academic...
The Show Behind The Show, Memorial Day Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss the so-called BIG beautiful bill. And the boys mark an iconic anniversary and how those who paid the ultimate sacrifice made it possible.
Texas Faces Educator Sexual Misconduct ‘Crisis’
As state lawmakers consider measures to combat a “crisis” of sexual abuse by school staff, the number of Texas teachers charged with sex crimes continues to grow. In 2023 and again in 2024, Texas Scorecard covered 100 cases of school employees—teachers, coaches,...
Harris County Taxpayer-Funded Entities Spend Millions on Lobbying
Harris County, Texas, has allocated between $3.3 million and $5.5 million in taxpayer funds to lobbying efforts since 2023, according to data compiled from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets. Transparency USA reports that various county departments and affiliated...
Greater Love…
As Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” More than a million soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have laid down their lives for the cause of self-governance and in defense of our republic’s Constitution....
5.26.2025: Abolishing the Lottery Commission.
Both Chambers Act to Abolish Texas Lottery Commission… Legislation Mandates Texas' Sheriffs Cooperate with ICE… Lawmakers Look to Slash School Superintendents’ Severance Pay… Harris County Taxpayer-Funded Entities Spend Millions on Lobbying…
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Emergency Mid-Week Broadcast
A lot of moving parts and a VERY important bill was significantly watered down by Chairman Jeff Leach. We break it all down for you mid-week because this stuff cannot wait.