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President Trump Issues Key Border Security Executive Actions
Trump upheld a series of “day one” promises related to border security made over the course of his presidential campaign.

Texans Celebrate Trump’s Inauguration and Promise of Golden Age
Many of Trump’s first executive actions are expected to address pressing issues including the southern border crisis that has hit Texas hard.

US Rep. Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
The legislation would provide state and local law enforcement jurisdictions with federal criminal justice funding to fight human trafficking.

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over ‘Unlawful’ Methane Tax
Along with 22 other states, Texas is seeking to bar the final rule from taking effect on January 17.
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Lawmakers Look to Slash School Superintendents’ Severance Pay
Texas lawmakers moved closer to cutting the size of severance payments that school districts can give superintendents without incurring a penalty, saving tax dollars meant for educating students. Such payouts have been skyrocketing in recent years, along with...
Saving the Words
In 1946, ancient scrolls were discovered by Bedouin shepherds in the caves of Qumran, near the Dead Sea. Eventually, nearly a thousand scrolls were found by archaeologists. The scrolls covered most of what we know as the Old Testament, as well as commentaries on those...
Substitute Teacher Accused of Showing Students Sexually Explicit Videos
A 38-year-old substitute teacher working in Kennedale Independent School District is accused of exposing 14-year-old students to sexually explicit videos and “X-rated” conversations. Ashley Nicole Evans was arrested and charged with two counts of display of harmful...
House Members Push to Pass Abortion Pill Ban Before Time Runs Out
Updated following SB 2880's passage out of the State Affairs Committee. With just days left before the Texas House deadline to pass Senate bills, a group of Republican lawmakers warned Friday that key conservative priorities could die unless leadership acts fast....
5.23.2025: THC ban moves forward.
Time Running Out for Senate To Pass Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Illegals… House Approves Crackdown on THC Products Following Push From Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick… Lawmakers Want to Prohibit Soda Sales with SNAP Cash… Leading the SEC, Texas A&M Paid $27.5M in 2024...
House Lawmakers Pass Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn
Texas House lawmakers passed a measure creating criminal penalties for possession or promotion of obscene visual material that appears to depict a child under 18 years old. The penalty will apply regardless of whether the depiction is of a real child, a cartoon,...
The Good, Bad & Very Ugly In The Texas Legislative Session
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Luca Cacciatore - Reporter at the Texas Scorecard
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5/22/25 Texas Cracks Down on THC
- Texas House Approves Crackdown on THC Products Following Push from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick - Texas House Advances Legislation to Block Local Abortion Travel Funding - Harris County Sheriff’s Office Plans Return of Outsourced Inmates
Woman Sues Texas Lottery After $83.5 Million Jackpot Withheld
A woman who won an $83.5 million jackpot earlier this year has sued the Texas Lottery’s top official after waiting months to receive her payout. The anonymous woman, known as “Jane Doe” in her petition filed on May 19, is seeking to finally get the money from Sergio...