Federal
Patrick Says THC Ban Is a Fight To Save a Generation
A ban on THC products has been sent to the governor and awaits his signature.
NO MORE EXCUSES: Texas Set to End Schools’ ‘Sovereign Immunity’ in Sex Abuse Cases
The State Senate unanimously approved a House measure to hold school districts accountable for protecting students from sexual predators.
Legislation to Make Vaccine Manufacturers Liable Passes Senate
The measure is currently on its way to the governor’s desk.
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws
House Democrats attempted and failed to gut the measure’s protections before lawmakers ultimately voted this week to approve it.
Federal Archive
You Won’t Believe What One Org Discovered About Texas Gov-ed
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Russell Fish is with the Open Records project. They unearth all the dirty secrets government tries to keep from you.
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Why Does Homelessness Only Seem to be Getting Worse?
Despite all of the money and time spent on the issue of homelessness, why does it seem to just get worse in our cities?
3.13.2025: Protecting gun rights.
Dade Phelan Doubles Down on Meme Regulation… Senators Pass Measures Clamping Down on AI-Generated Porn… Lawmakers Challenge Gambling Lobby Amid Lottery Scandal… Texas Congressman Wants to Block Federal Gun Control During Emergencies… Lawmaker Grills TASB…
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Bathrooms, Gambling, and Congressional Legend
Men are still going into women’s restrooms in the capitol, a Texas congressman is a legend, and gambling is really, really dead.
Texas Senators Tackle MAHA Agenda
Texas senators passed two measures to complement the federal “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. A committee substitute for Senate Bill 25, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that was filed by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham), passed unanimously on...
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
3/12/25 The War Against Memes Continues
- Phelan Doubles Down on Meme Regulation Bill Despite First Amendment Concerns - School Choice Battle Intensifies as Texas House Committee Hears Testimony - US Rep. Cloud Introduces Legislation to Block Federal Gun Control During Emergencies
Elementary School Teacher Charged for Having Child Sexual Assault Videos
An elementary school teacher is facing felony charges after admitting he downloaded hundreds of images and videos of very young children being sexually assaulted. Kody Caleb Smith, 35, was charged with three counts of possessing child pornography videos depicting...
Texas Senators Pass Measures Clamping Down on AI-Generated Pornography
Texas senators have unanimously approved two measures that define and penalize the distribution of sexually explicit content generated by artificial intelligence. Senate Bill 20, filed by State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) and a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick,...
Harris County District Attorney Says ‘Nuisance’ Crimes Will Not Be Prosecuted
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced the creation of a Mental Health and Diversion Bureau. The DA’s office will be referring what Teare called “nuisance” criminal cases to mental health service providers. Teare announced the changes at a recent Houston...