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6.23.2025: A Special Session is Announced
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session… Texas Lottery Operator Rebrands Amid Scandals… San...
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session
Special sessions can only be called by the governor on issues he chooses and can last up to 30 days at a time.
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Real Texans: Vanessa Sivadge
In this week’s episode of REAL TEXANS, Brandon Waltens visits with Vanessa Sivadge—a...
Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
6/20/25 Illegal Aliens Smuggled into Texas
- Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas - General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes...
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Houston’s Efficiency Project Expanded to Public Works, Controller’s Office
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has expanded an efficiency study conducted by Ernst & Young to include Houston Public Works and the city controller's office. The City Council also voted on Wednesday to scrutinize the 28 tax districts that have been the subject of...
Texas Investigates Islamic Center
State agencies are investigating potential illegal activity tied to the East Plano Islamic Center.
Texas A&M Regents Unanimously Pick Hegar as Next Chancellor
In a unanimous vote Friday, the Texas A&M University System board of regents confirmed Comptroller Glenn Hegar as its next chancellor. The regents had named Hegar as the sole finalist on March 7, which triggered a required 21-day waiting period before they could...
New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
A former teacher and coach in New Braunfels Independent School District is facing new charges in connection with accusations that he sexually abused a female student two years ago. Bryant Shephard, 43, was arrested last week and charged with two counts of sexual...
Ted Cruz Endorses Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has officially endorsed Don Huffines in the 2026 race for Texas comptroller, adding to a growing list of conservative backers lining up behind the former state senator. In a video announcement, Cruz praised Huffines as “a dedicated community leader,...
The Expanding Scam Of The Texas Lottery
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Daniel Greer is the Director of Innovation for Texas Scorecard.
Harrison Criticizes Lack of Public Testimony on House Budget
As the Texas House prepares to consider the largest budget in state history, one Republican lawmaker is raising the alarm over a move to block public testimony—accusing House leadership of shutting Texans out of the process. State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian), a...
Keeping Promises
Making a promise only matters when the promise is kept. We each understand the need to keep our promises and do what we say. If only our politicians would do likewise… Proverbs 25:14 reads, “Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he...
3.28.2025: Woke faculty get support.
UT Austin's Interim President Sides with Woke Faculty, Promises to Defend Status Quo… Lawmakers Slam Medicaid Provider for Spying on Patients and Legislators… Islamic Center Under Securities Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny… Texas Senate Passes Ban on Red Flag Gun...