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Trump Invites Texans to Highly Anticipated Joint Address
Each guest has been invited to serve as a reminder of the consequences of the Biden administration’s failed policies and the impact of Trump’s leadership.
US Sen. Cornyn Backs Texas in Fight for Judicial Finality
The case is set to be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court this March.
UT Austin Cancels Federal Grant Agreement With Planned Parenthood of Illinois
Congressman Chip Roy questioned the university about the funding agreement last month.
US Sen. Cornyn Votes Against Additional Spending Cuts
Texas’ other U.S. Senator, Ted Cruz, voted for the additional cuts.
Federal Archive
Texas AG Sues ‘Big Pharma’ Company Eli Lilly for Bribery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly for allegedly offering illegal incentives to medical providers, violating the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. Plaintiffs—Paxton’s office and New Jersey-based Health Care...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Challenges Critics To Run Against Her
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo defiantly dismissed both her recent 3-1 censure by the commissioners court and calls for her removal, challenging critics to unseat her in an election. The censure was led by the lone Republican commissioner, Tom Ramsey, and was backed...
A Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers
As the Democrat quorum break in the Texas House continues, the Department of Public Safety is ramping up the effort to compel absent lawmakers back to the Capitol—calling the public to help.
AG Paxton Secures Commitment From Kellogg’s To Eliminate Artificial Dyes
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Kellogg’s will permanently remove artificial dyes from all of its cereals by the end of 2027. This outcome follows a months-long investigation and negotiations between his office and the food giant, culminating in a...
NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Texas finds itself once again embroiled in a familiar political storm. Republicans control both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s office and are considering revising the state’s congressional map before the next census. Democrats and their allies in the...
All Bets Are Off in Texas Online Sports Betting
In apparent defiance of state law, an internet platform is providing an avenue for Texans to participate in online sports betting. While other states have been quick to take the company to court, Texas has not. Kalshi is a platform that allows individuals to purchase...
Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol
With the first special session winding down and the Texas House still without a quorum, ABC13 in Houston is reporting that House Democrats may soon return to Austin. The outlet says multiple sources confirmed Democrats plan to come back to the state, though the exact...
It’s Time America Stopped Government-Sponsored Racism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Tom Tiffany grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. He currently represents northern and western Wisconsin in Congress and is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee, and House Freedom Caucus.
Reckoning for O’Rourke?
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session… Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban… Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items… Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter…