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Rep. Pfluger Pushes To Revoke Endangered Species Listings To Boost Energy Industry
Lawmakers move to end weaponized Biden administration environmental policies hindering American energy.
AG Paxton Files Brief Supporting Trump’s Border Security Orders
The attorney general argued that the U.S. Constitution assigns the federal government the responsibility of protecting states from invasion.
Congressional Subcommittee To Question Prosecutor of Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
The hearing aims to examine the Department of Justice’s prosecution of Dr. Eithan Haim following allegations of wrongdoing at Texas Children’s Hospital.
US Rep. Troy Nehls Calls to End Taxpayer Funding for NPR and PBS
The movement to stop sending taxpayer money to media outlets continues to grow.
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Lawsuit Reveals Disturbing Details in Millsap ISD’s Special Needs Student Abuse Scandal
New documents filed in a lawsuit against Millsap Independent School District and four now-former employees reveal disturbing details about teachers abusing special needs students and administrators attempting to cover up the child abuse. The federal lawsuit was...
Who’s Running for Agriculture Commissioner? The 2026 GOP Showdown
The Texas agriculture commissioner is among the state’s most influential executive offices, overseeing Texas’ $100 billion agricultural economy. With the 2026 elections on the horizon, the March GOP primary will shape the future of agricultural development in Texas....
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
With the Texas Legislature currently meeting for a 30-day special session, some lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to use a new influx of federal dollars to provide immediate property tax relief to Texans. State Rep. Helen Kerwin (R–Glen Rose) filed House...
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
State Rep. Jared Patterson is facing criticism after allegedly attempting to recruit primary challengers to fellow Republican lawmakers, despite previously supporting efforts to punish others for similar behavior. Wise County Sheriff Cary Mellema confirmed to Texas...
City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
City of Dallas officials are illegally enforcing 133 city ordinances in violation of the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act and the Texas Constitution, according to allegations from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. TPPF has released a letter to Dallas City Attorney...
Despite Local Pleas, Southwest Texas Judge Hasn’t Removed Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Kinney County commissioners have called for the removal of Auditor Cheryll Jones following allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. This isn’t the first controversy Jones has faced as a county official, and her appointment—handled in part by her partner, who...
What Will Happen In Texas Special Session
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.
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Are We Being Lied to About Homelessness Spending?
Cities are spending millions clearing homeless encampments…but the tents keep coming back. Why are we constantly told that homelessness is solved, and yet we can't seem to see it for ourselves?
7.24.2025: Flesh Eating Parasites
Texas National Guard Mobilizing To Assist ICE… Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate… Montgomery County Secures First Murder Conviction Under Fentanyl Law… Texas Lawmakers Tackle Growing Threat to Cattle and Hunting Industries From Flesh-Eating...