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Keith Self Sets CFPB Funding to $0
The legislation aligns with the Byrd Rule in the Senate, making it eligible for inclusion in a budget reconciliation package.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to End Taxes on Tips
President Donald Trump says he will work with Congress to get the measure to his desk.
DOJ Drops Criminal Case Against Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
Assistant U.S. Attorney John P. Pearson filed the motion on Friday asking the court to dismiss the indictment against Dr. Eithan Haim.
Gov. Abbott Demands Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Security Costs
The request follows Abbott’s meeting with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson last week in Washington, D.C.
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Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
Texas has become a hotspot for tech companies, attracting business from data companies that need larger campuses to meet national demand. In the midst of a water crisis, data centers create additional demand for this vital resource. According to the Texas Commission...
Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
With taxpayer-funded lobbying on the agenda for the current special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the issue has also become a point of debate in the ongoing race for Texas Comptroller. Kelly Hancock, a former state senator now serving as acting comptroller, has...
Salcedo Storm Podcast Special: Governor Greg Abbott & The Democrat Quorum Break
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris interviews Governor Greg Abbott and Senior Editor at the Texas Scorecard, Brandon Waltens on the latest Democrat-casued crisis, the Texas special session quorum break.
The GOP Must Understand That We Expect Them To Protect Us From Democrats
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Julie McCarty founded True Texas Project 16 years ago and has built it into the largest and most active conservative grassroots organization in the state of Texas. She serves as the CEO for their nearly 30 chapters. AND Fran...
8.6.2025: Booting Gene Wu.
Abbott Seeks to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair from Office… Paxton Threatens Fleeing Democrats with Court Action… Senate Set To Consider Republican Redistricting Map… Houston PD Pulls SIG Sauer P320… UT-Austin Paid Pro-Abortion Activist…
Abbott Files Lawsuit to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu from Office
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court seeking to remove State Rep. Gene Wu—the Texas House Democrat Caucus Chair—from office, accusing him of leading the ongoing quorum break and abandoning his constitutional duties. The emergency petition,...
Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case
Judge Carlos Barrera has refused to move former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry’s “deadly conduct” case from Travis County’s criminal court despite concerns that he cannot be guaranteed a fair jury trial. A Travis County jury had previously sentenced Perry to 25 years in...
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8/5/25 Day 2 and Democrats Are Still Gone
-Paxton Threatens Court Action To Vacate Seats of Fleeing Democrats as House Still Lacks Quorum -Texas Senate Committee Moves Women's Privacy Act Closer to Floor Vote -Texas Can Require Voter ID on Mail Ballots, Federal Court Rules
Texas Senate Set To Consider Republican Redistricting Map
As Texas House action is stalled by Democrats breaking quorum, the Senate is moving forward this week on a Republican plan to redraw the state’s 38 congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans’ new map, drawn to maximize partisan political...