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Conflict of Interest? House Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto Appraisal Board Bill
The Democrat-authored legislation would allow public school teachers to serve on property appraisal boards.
What Went Into The House Reconciliation Bill?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Keith Self represents the 3rd Congressional District in the great...
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Do You Vote For Politicians To Cave To Your Political Opposition?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Elon Musk tells X users that they are the media now. One of the most...
Y’All Answered: Grading the 89th Session…
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Federal Archive
Illegally in U.S. And Released, Now Tied to Deadly Jet Ski Crash
Four individuals suspected to be involved in the tragic death of 18-year-old Ava Moore on Lake Grapevine over Memorial Day weekend were in the country illegally, having entered during the Biden administration, with most encountered and released by federal authorities....
Y’All Answered: Foreign Wars?
Several major conflicts are taking place around the world right now, ranging from the Ukraine/Russia conflict, Israel, and in sub-Saharan Africa. Yesterday, we asked readers which, if any, should require intervention by U.S. armed forces. Do you want to participate in...
5.28.2025: Destruction of college sports.
College Sports Face 'Rapid Destruction’… Predators Will No Longer Be Allowed To Hide Behind Agreements… Sources: Kelly Hancock Angling for Appointment as Comptroller… More Indictments in Frio County Vote Harvesting Ring…
Midnight Deadline Hits as Texas House Enters Final Stretch of Legislative Session
As the clock struck midnight, the Texas House reached one of the last major deadlines of the 2025 legislative session: the opportunity to give initial approval to Senate legislation. Any Senate bills that failed to receive second reading—the stage where members...
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5/27/25 Will the Texas House Pass Jocelyn’s Law?
- ‘Jocelyn’s Law’ Stalled in Texas House as Democrats Withhold Support - Sources: Kelly Hancock Angling for Appointment as Comptroller - House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film Subsidies
Federal Court Temporarily Permits Llano County To Remove Explicit Books
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that members of the Llano County Library Advisory Board must temporarily return explicit books to their municipal library. In the majority opinion, authored by Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan on Friday, the Fifth...
‘Trey’s Law’ Means Nondisclosures No Longer Protect Sexual Predators
Legislation to stop secret settlements in sex abuse cases is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving unanimous support in the Texas Senate and House. Senate Bill 835 by State Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney), known as "Trey's Law," prohibits the use of...
Analysis, Raider Scorecard, State
Analysis: Sen. Cruz and Campbell Take On Big College Sports
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called a CBS news article “nonsense” before requesting that President Donald Trump form a college sports commission “as soon as possible.” A May 22 article by the beleaguered CBS criticized a proposed effort to reform college sports led...
Comal ISD Dance Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
A Comal Independent School District teacher was allowed to resign following allegations of misconduct with a former student. Sarah Grudle was a dance coach at Canyon Lake High School for nearly seven years, starting in 2018. The alleged misconduct occurred during the...