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US House Members Push for Ban on Student Visas for Chinese Nationals
As Texas is now home to the most Tier 1 research institutions in the nation, the proposal holds significant relevance for the state’s research security.
ICE Reportedly Maxes Out Detention Capacity
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said she is standing by and prepared to help however she can, having offered state land for additional facilities.
US Rep. Cloud Introduces Legislation to Block Federal Gun Control During Emergencies
The bill prohibits the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from exploiting emergencies to infringe on Americans’ constitutional rights.
Trump Administration Converts CBP One App to Self-Deportation App
Over one million foreign nationals have utilized the CBP One app to enter the United States.
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9/3/25 Stopping Same-Day Voter Registration
- Legislature Reverses Course on Same-Day Voter Registration Changes - House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break - Harris County Sergeant Charged After Allegedly Harassing Teenage Girl
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Property Tax Reform Battle Hit All-Time High
Senator Paul Bettencourt, Morgan Meyer, and Ellen Troxclair got in a battle with Tony Tinderholt, Mitch Little, and 24 other Republicans who are all demanding that the small property tax relief package be expanded to include Republican taxpayers who are excluded from...
ACLU Sues Texas Over Ban on DEI and Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools
A coalition of left-wing groups has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas over the implementation of the state-wide ban on DEI-related curriculum and gender ideology in K-12 schools.
Harris County Sergeant Charged After Allegedly Harassing Teenage Girl
A law enforcement officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly using his badge to harass and unlawfully detain a teenage Starbucks employee. Ostin Urbina Jr., a Harris County Constable Precinct 7 sergeant, is facing multiple charges related to official...
Imploding Democrats- Bad For Leftists, Good For America
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Tim Burchett is a Conservative who serves the 2nd congressional district of Tennessee. He serves on the House oversight, foreign affairs and Transportation committees.
9.3.2025: House tanks ‘tax reform’ bill
Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill… UT's Risky Connections With China… Paxton Encourages School Districts to Put Prayer in the Classroom… Killeen School Employees On Leave Over ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct With Students
Texas Senate Cracks Down on Abortion-Inducing Drugs
In a vote of 17-9, the Texas Senate approved the “Women and Child Protection Act” to crack down on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), who carried the legislation in the Senate, said the legislation is about...
Legislature Reverses Course on Same-Day Voter Registration Changes
Texas lawmakers have voted to roll back a same-day voter registration change, sending the measure to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. The issue stems from the regular session earlier this year, when State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) successfully amended...
House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break
The Texas House advanced legislation to bar lawmakers from raising money while deliberately breaking quorum. On Tuesday, members adopted a floor substitute to House Bill 18 by State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) that prohibits legislators from soliciting or spending...