Federal
State Issues Cease-and-Desist to Islamic Group Over Funeral Violations
The announcement comes after Abbott revealed that a dozen state agencies are investigating potential illegal activity tied to the controversial EPIC City project.
Groups Warn Texas Ethics Commission Is Chilling Citizen Speech
The Institute for Free Speech warned that Texas’ interpretation of lobbying could have ensnared the Founding Fathers themselves.
Former Houston ISD Official on Trial for Corruption
A Houston ISD official and a district vendor were initially indicted in December 2021 on multiple charges, with additional tax-related counts added in April 2022.
Allen ISD Teacher on Leave Over ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Students
Another district employee was arrested for online solicitation of a minor—the second in two months.
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Senate Legislation Would Create Database for School Bonds, Taxes, and Bond Projects
A new measure proposed in the Texas Senate would establish a database for school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects. State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) filed Senate Bill 843 last week. The measure amends the state’s Education Code to direct the Texas...
US Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation Promoting School Choice
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas introduced the Student Empowerment Act to expand school choice. The measure would increase the availability of 529 Education Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition and eligible K-12 educational expenses for...
How Texans for Lawsuit Reform Paid Pennies While the TEC Targeted an Elderly Activist
In 2015, the Texas Ethics Commission investigated Texans for Lawsuit Reform, one of the most influential political organizations in the state, for failing to file required disclosures about its activities. The TEC found the group had failed to comply with the...
Report: Cody Harris’ ‘Baseless’ Ethics Complaint Dropped Against Texas GOP Chair
A Republican lawmaker's attempt to imprison the chairman of the Republican Party of Texas for urging Republican House members to support the Republican nominee for speaker has reportedly been thrown out by the Texas Ethics Commission. State Rep. Cody Harris...
TEXAS Grassroots Reacts To Betrayal of 35 Fake-Republicans
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Julie McCarty founded True Texas Project 16 years ago and has built it into the largest and most active conservative grassroots organization in the state, known and feared by politicians on both the right and left. She serves as the CEO...
1.22.2025: Trump unleashes ICE
ICE Agents No Longer Under Biden-era Restrictions… Legislation Expands Prosecutorial Power of the Attorney General… Racing Commission Faces Continued Scrutiny… West Texas Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child…
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1/21/25 Our Country is Back
- President Trump Issues Key Border Security Executive Actions - Department of Homeland Security Repeals Mayorkas Restrictions on ICE Agents - Texas Challenges Biden’s Parting Ban on Offshore Oil Leases
West Texas Teacher, Coach Charged With Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child
Another Texas educator was arrested for sexually assaulting a child. Justin Wade Esquell, 49, is accused of sexually abusing his victim over a period of four years, starting when the child was under the age of 14 years. Esquell worked as a teacher and coach at Robert...
Texas Racing Commission Faces Continued Scrutiny
A state auditor's report released in the summer of 2024 revealed ongoing financial mismanagement at the Texas Racing Commission, an agency already under legislative scrutiny. An audit of the commission's Horse Industry Escrow Account found that over $3 million in...