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US Sen. Cornyn Backs Texas in Fight for Judicial Finality
The case is set to be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court this March.
UT Austin Cancels Federal Grant Agreement With Planned Parenthood of Illinois
Congressman Chip Roy questioned the university about the funding agreement last month.
US Sen. Cornyn Votes Against Additional Spending Cuts
Texas’ other U.S. Senator, Ted Cruz, voted for the additional cuts.
Biden-era Climate Change Regulation Blocked in Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration in December 2023 to stop a federal rule that attempted to place “unlawful” climate change regulations on states.
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AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of the flagship campus in Austin. Davis has served as interim UT-Austin president since February. He previously held a variety of on-campus positions and also...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House
As the Texas Legislature continues its second special session, legislation aimed at banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has once again been referred to the House State Affairs Committee, prompting questions about whether the House will act. The push to prohibit local...
DPS Is Babysitting Democrats
The Texas House once again has a quorum after Democrats walked out to avoid voting on congressional redistricting.
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Arrests 71 Wanted Offenders
Montgomery County’s weeklong law enforcement push, known as Operation Heatwave, resulted in dozens of arrests and the execution of nearly 100 warrants. County officials announced Tuesday the results of Operation Heatwave, which focused on locating and arresting...
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The University of Houston is offering fall 2025 classes that explicitly list “queer theory” as a large part of the curriculum and a major lens for classroom discussion. The first class, Introduction to Women's Studies, promotes feminist theory, queer theory, and...
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
In just a matter of days, Texas senators are tackling Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities once again as the Texas House returns to regular business. This comes after a two-week quorum break by House Democrats during the first special session. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick...
As Democrats Return, We Look Back At What They Did To Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: as Democrats return, we look back at what they did to Texas
8.20.2025: A&M hiding abortion documents
Trump Urges Swift Passage of 'One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map'… Activist Teachers Plot To Defy Texas’ New Ten Commandments Law… Houston Man Caught Smuggling Dozens of Illegals Across Texas Border… Texas A&M Seeks to Hide Records on Abortion Research...