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Texas Lawmakers Co-sponsor the FARM Act
The federal act would fill in the gap while a longer-term measure works its way through Congress.
Fifth Circuit Ruling Restores the ‘Day’ to Election Day
Court finds federal law requires mail ballots to arrive by Election Day and preempts state laws to the contrary.
Attorney General Paxton Probes DOJ Targeting of Elon Musk’s Voter Registration Program
Paxton said the Biden-Harris administration has been weaponizing the justice system against political opponents for the past four years.
Report: Federal Subsidies Predominately Fund Unreliable Energy
Wind and solar are a small part of the energy industry, yet they are the most subsidized.
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Fort Bend ISD Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Kara Hernandez, a now-former middle school teacher in Fort Bend Independent School District, has been arrested and charged with having an improper relationship with a student. The offense includes sexual contact or sexually explicit communication with a student,...
Flour Bluff ISD’s Bonds Would Raise School Property Taxes 23 Percent
Flour Bluff Independent School District trustees are asking voters to approve a $193 million bond package that would raise residents’ property tax rates by 23 percent. With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers $392 million, according to the...
Dustin Burrows, Still The Democrat’s Texas House Speaker
On the Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sydney Henry, Managing editor, Texas Scorecard
Republican Chair Considers Democrat Lawmaker’s Bill for ‘HPV Plan’
A Democrat lawmaker’s proposal to establish “a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention” received a hearing in the Republican-controlled House Higher Education Committee this past Tuesday. House Bill 1787 by State Rep. Donna Howard...
State Representatives Consider Allowing Phones at Polling Locations
Texas representatives have considered a measure in committee that would allow cell phones to be used throughout polling locations, except at actual voting booths. State law currently prohibits the use of cell phones and other wireless devices “within 100 feet” of a...
Two Places, No Body
Two competing sites in Israel testify to the most pivotal event in human history. Both are empty. These sites in Jerusalem vie for recognition as the location where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, died, and buried. One is the historic Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a...
4.18.2025: Prolifers block Planned Parenthood resolution.
Paxton Sues Dallas for Banning Guns on Public Property… House Leadership Retreats From Honoring Planned Parenthood President… TAMU Law Application Emphasizes ‘Racial,’ ‘Gender Identity’ Grievances… Stratford ISD Confirms Educator Misconduct...
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4/17/25 School Choice Passes Texas House
- Texas House Passes School Choice Bill for the First Time in History - Texas House Retreats From Honoring Planned Parenthood President Amid Pro-Life Pushback - As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
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2 Major Victories For Conservatives This Week
Not only did teacher unions take a major hit, but the largest abortion advocate in Texas history took a major loss this week. You need to hear a portion of this debate from the week. It’s wild.