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New Legislation Seeks to End Weaponization of FACE Act Against Pro-Life Advocates
According to U.S. Rep. Chip Roy’s office, 97 percent of Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act prosecutions from 1994-2024 were against pro-life Americans.
US Rep. Babin Pushes to Block Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens
President Trump clarified the definition of “birthright citizenship” in a Monday executive order.
Rep. Michael Cloud Named to DOGE Subcommittee
U.S. House subcommittee aims to reduce federal waste, streamline government operations.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation Promoting School Choice
The legislation would help more K-12 students pay for education and expenses through 529 savings accounts.
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Lawsuit Reveals Disturbing Details in Millsap ISD’s Special Needs Student Abuse Scandal
New documents filed in a lawsuit against Millsap Independent School District and four now-former employees reveal disturbing details about teachers abusing special needs students and administrators attempting to cover up the child abuse. The federal lawsuit was...
Who’s Running for Agriculture Commissioner? The 2026 GOP Showdown
The Texas agriculture commissioner is among the state’s most influential executive offices, overseeing Texas’ $100 billion agricultural economy. With the 2026 elections on the horizon, the March GOP primary will shape the future of agricultural development in Texas....
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
With the Texas Legislature currently meeting for a 30-day special session, some lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to use a new influx of federal dollars to provide immediate property tax relief to Texans. State Rep. Helen Kerwin (R–Glen Rose) filed House...
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
State Rep. Jared Patterson is facing criticism after allegedly attempting to recruit primary challengers to fellow Republican lawmakers, despite previously supporting efforts to punish others for similar behavior. Wise County Sheriff Cary Mellema confirmed to Texas...
City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
City of Dallas officials are illegally enforcing 133 city ordinances in violation of the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act and the Texas Constitution, according to allegations from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. TPPF has released a letter to Dallas City Attorney...
Despite Local Pleas, Southwest Texas Judge Hasn’t Removed Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Kinney County commissioners have called for the removal of Auditor Cheryll Jones following allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. This isn’t the first controversy Jones has faced as a county official, and her appointment—handled in part by her partner, who...
What Will Happen In Texas Special Session
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.
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Are We Being Lied to About Homelessness Spending?
Cities are spending millions clearing homeless encampments…but the tents keep coming back. Why are we constantly told that homelessness is solved, and yet we can't seem to see it for ourselves?
7.24.2025: Flesh Eating Parasites
Texas National Guard Mobilizing To Assist ICE… Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate… Montgomery County Secures First Murder Conviction Under Fentanyl Law… Texas Lawmakers Tackle Growing Threat to Cattle and Hunting Industries From Flesh-Eating...