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Democrats Turn To Lawlessness & Terrorism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jason Mattera is an acclaimed New York Times bestseller of three books, the...

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30 Conservative Bills Already Passed by the Texas Senate
The session is more than halfway done, and one chamber has already racked up wins.

3.26.2025: Paxton takes on EPIC.
Paxton Investigates EPIC Developer for Violations of State Law … Texas Senators Unanimously Approve Biennial...

AG Paxton Investigates Islamic Center’s Potential Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
The investigation follows Gov. Abbott’s declaration that “Sharia Cities” are not allowed in Texas.
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1.28.2025: Tactical force sent to the border.
Abbott Deploys Texas Tactical Border Force to Support Federal Authorities… ‘Unprecedented’ Move: House Leadership to Raise Office Budgets Without a Vote… Speaker Confirms House Rules Were Written by Democrat Lawyer… Early 'State of the State' Announced to Accelerate...
In ‘Unprecedented’ Move, House Leadership to Raise Office Budgets Without a Vote
House leadership is ducking a vote on the usual housekeeping resolution and is instead planning on raising office budgets—including a potential new $4,000 monthly stipend to Democrat vice-chairs. The Housekeeping Resolution—HR 3 this cycle—is a routine resolution...
Illegal Alien Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of 16-Year-Old Girl in Colony Ridge
Three defendants have pled guilty to the 2022 murder of 16-year-old Emily Patricia Rodriguez in Colony Ridge. The three—Kevin Geovanny Rivera-Ortiz, Katherine Alvarez-Flores, and Joel Garcia-Martinez—were accused of luring the victim under false pretenses, fatally...
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1/27/25 Military Sent to the Border
- Texas Military Deployed to Secure Border Alongside Federal Agents - Gov. Abbott Sets Early State of the State Address To Accelerate Legislative Action - Harris County Taxpayers Pay Millions To Defend Illegal Aliens From Deportation
Speaker Burrows Confirms House Rules Were Written by Democrat Lawyer
Speaker Dustin Burrows confirmed on Monday that the newly adopted Texas House rules, which grant increased power to Democrats, were authored by Democrat lawyer Hugh Brady. Brady, a consistent Democrat voter according to election records, was first appointed as...
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Tips
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced legislation to support the Trump administration’s campaign proposal to eliminate the federal income tax on cash tips. The “No Tax on Tips Act” would exempt tips—including cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks—from the...
Proposed Measure Would Halt Texas Energy Market Distortions Caused by Federal Subsidies
A new measure proposed in the Texas Senate seeks to resolve problems in the state’s energy market associated with certain federal subsidies. Senate Bill 714, proposed by State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland), orders the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the...
Gov. Abbott Deploys Texas Tactical Border Force to Support Federal Authorities
As the Trump administration continues sweeping measures to undo damage at the southern border caused by the Biden administration’s policies, Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas military to work with federal authorities to secure the border. Abbott deployed the...
GOP Tensions Erupt in Texas House Rules Vote
Just hours after controversial draft rules for the Texas House were released, the chamber rushed through a vote to approve them—without allowing debate or amendments—escalating tensions between reform-minded Republicans and House leadership.