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Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Tips
President Donald Trump says he will work with Congress to get the measure to his desk.
DOJ Drops Criminal Case Against Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
Assistant U.S. Attorney John P. Pearson filed the motion on Friday asking the court to dismiss the indictment against Dr. Eithan Haim.
Gov. Abbott Demands Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Security Costs
The request follows Abbott’s meeting with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson last week in Washington, D.C.
Trump DOJ Orders Local and State Governments to Comply With Immigration Initiatives
Obstructing federal efforts to protect the public from serious threats posed by illegal alien criminals could be met with legal action.
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Soldiers Smuggling Illegal Aliens
A former U.S. soldier has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for smuggling illegal aliens.
Is Texas Shielding Thousands of Illegal Aliens From Deportation With ‘U Visas’?
A Texas Scorecard investigation reveals troubling patterns in how law enforcement agencies across Texas are certifying thousands of U visa applications for illegal aliens. A visa program, designated as a "U" visa, is intended to grant temporary legal status and work...
Meet the AAUP: Pauline Strong
A national academic association that promotes radical ideologies and activism has stashed assets across Texas universities, most notably at UT-Austin. One of those assets is Pauline “Polly” Strong. She directs the program in Native American and indigenous studies and...
Abbott Vetoes Proposal To Allow Teachers on Appraisal Boards
Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill that would have allowed public school teachers to serve on local appraisal review boards, siding with conservative lawmakers who argued the measure created a clear conflict of interest. Senate Bill 974, authored by Democrat Sen....
Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill
With less than an hour before the midnight deadline, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, legislation that would have banned the sale of THC-infused products across Texas. The veto comes after weeks of speculation over the bill’s fate, despite overwhelming support...
Texas to Launch Advanced Nuclear Energy Office
Legislation designed to help expand nuclear energy in Texas has been signed into law by the governor. House Bill 14 by State Rep. Cody Harris (R–Palestine) creates the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office under the direct administration of the governor's office....
The Show Behind The Show, Bombing Iran Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys try to make sense of what kind of world will result from America taking out Iran's illicit nuclear program.
6.23.2025: A Special Session is Announced
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session… Texas Lottery Operator Rebrands Amid Scandals… San Antonio’s Abortion Travel Funding on Hold While Case Continues… Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will begin on Monday, July 21, after he signed 1,155 bills and vetoed 26 others from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. “All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency priorities were passed...