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6.30.2025: SCOTUS lets Texas block porn.
SCOTUS Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law for Online Porn Sites… Texas Set to become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’…...
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Real Texans: Paul Brown
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Paul Brown about the founding of his Texas-based luxury...
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6/27/25 A Major Win at the Supreme Court
- US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law for Online Porn Sites - Texas Agency Orders...
US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law for Online Porn Sites
The Court found that the law is a constitutionally permissible exercise of the state’s authority to protect children from sexually explicit content.
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House Committee Kills Anti-ESG Effort in Late Vote
A measure aimed at further cracking down on the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in corporate decision-making was defeated in the Texas House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee, effectively ending the bill’s chances this session....
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
With three newly elected members in place, Blue Ridge City Council voted to undo its annexation of two Muslim-owned properties slated for development, addressing months of citizen complaints about the proposed Islamic communities. The developments, known as Baladeyah...
President Trump Taps Lt. Governor Dan Patrick To Protect Religious Liberty
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick.
5.14.2025: ICE nabs bad guys in Houston.
ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects… Highest Criminal Court Considers a Dog's Nose in the Window… Plan To Protect Kids From Sexual Content in Public Libraries Passes House… Texas House Faces Pileup of Legislation After Slow...
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5/13/25 Bills Are Piling Up
- With Clock Ticking, Texas House Faces Pileup of Legislation After Slow Start - Texas House Rejects Mexican Guest Worker Program - Taxpayer-Funded Entities Sponsor LGBT Agenda in Houston
ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 422 illegal aliens in the Houston area as part of a targeted enforcement operation aimed at aliens with serious criminal histories. One of the individuals arrested was released into the community by the Biden...
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures
Texas House members have passed legislation that would strengthen Second Amendment rights and expand protections for individuals who lawfully exercise self-defense. House Bill 170, filed by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R–Rio Grande City), would prohibit civil actions...
Conroe Cancels $160M Road Project, Citing Soaring Costs and Water Concerns
After nearly a decade of planning and millions in anticipated funding, Conroe has pulled the plug on a road extension project—citing costs that have ballooned beyond the city’s budget. City officials in Conroe have decided to cancel a long-planned project to extend...
Narcotics Dog’s Nose in Car Window Triggers Bill of Rights Discussion
Whether or not a police dog can stick its head through an open car window has been elevated to Texas’ highest court for criminal cases as a constitutional rights issue. The State argues a police dog can sniff inside a vehicle during an exterior search, while the...