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Trump Invites Texans to Highly Anticipated Joint Address
Each guest has been invited to serve as a reminder of the consequences of the Biden administration’s failed policies and the impact of Trump’s leadership.
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.
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After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers
The Texas House has approved a measure aimed at restoring the state attorney general’s power to prosecute election fraud. It’s an issue that landed on the special session agenda after State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) helped sink it during the regular session. Senate...
Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has remanded a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery back to a Travis County district court. The ruling follows the plaintiff’s decision to drop certain allegations that had triggered the...
Trial Court Shields LGBT Organization From Investigation
An LGBT organization is fighting a demand to produce records regarding illegal gender mutilation procedures on minors and has taken the Texas attorney general to court. After more than a year of litigation filled with delays, a trial court ordered sweeping injunctions...
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John Cornyn: America First Senator or MAGA Fraud?!
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who claims to be a close ally of President Donald Trump. Does he actually align with the Make America Great Again agenda, or is he a fraud trying to win in the primary...
Marfa ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student
A teacher for Marfa Independent School District is accused of sexual misconduct with a student. Rebecca Romijn Ontiveros, 25, was arrested and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in...
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced To Fund D.I.E. Cultural Marxism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Quintero leads the Think Local Liberty project at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Since joining the Foundation in 2008, James has focused extensively on state and local government spending, taxes, debt, public pension reform,...
8.26.2025: GOP rejects punishment for DEMs
Republican Caucus Rejects Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers… Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in GOP Primary for Attorney General… House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases… Abbott Expands Special Session Agenda… Texas Teacher Arrested on Federal...
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8/25/25 Will Democrats Be Punished?
- House Republicans Split on Punishing Democrat Quorum Breakers - Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional District Shake-Up - Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General
Paxton Instructs Texas School Districts To Follow State’s Ten Commandments Law
Attorney General Ken Paxton is instructing Texas school districts to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms under a new state law. While ongoing litigation has halted the displays in 11 districts, Paxton is warning that the rest of the state is still expected to...