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Texas AG Ken Paxton Launches Campaign to Unseat Sen. John Cornyn
Sen. Cornyn previously announced his reelection campaign.
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.
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Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of the flagship campus in Austin. Davis has served as interim UT-Austin president since February. He previously held a variety of on-campus positions and also...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House
As the Texas Legislature continues its second special session, legislation aimed at banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has once again been referred to the House State Affairs Committee, prompting questions about whether the House will act. The push to prohibit local...
DPS Is Babysitting Democrats
The Texas House once again has a quorum after Democrats walked out to avoid voting on congressional redistricting.
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Arrests 71 Wanted Offenders
Montgomery County’s weeklong law enforcement push, known as Operation Heatwave, resulted in dozens of arrests and the execution of nearly 100 warrants. County officials announced Tuesday the results of Operation Heatwave, which focused on locating and arresting...
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The University of Houston is offering fall 2025 classes that explicitly list “queer theory” as a large part of the curriculum and a major lens for classroom discussion. The first class, Introduction to Women's Studies, promotes feminist theory, queer theory, and...
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
In just a matter of days, Texas senators are tackling Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities once again as the Texas House returns to regular business. This comes after a two-week quorum break by House Democrats during the first special session. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick...
As Democrats Return, We Look Back At What They Did To Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: as Democrats return, we look back at what they did to Texas
8.20.2025: A&M hiding abortion documents
Trump Urges Swift Passage of 'One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map'… Activist Teachers Plot To Defy Texas’ New Ten Commandments Law… Houston Man Caught Smuggling Dozens of Illegals Across Texas Border… Texas A&M Seeks to Hide Records on Abortion Research...
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8/18/25 The Ten Commandments in Classrooms
- Do Not Comply: Activist Teachers Plot to Defy Texas’ New Ten Commandments Law - Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan - Houston Man Caught Smuggling Dozens of Illegals Across Texas Border