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AG Paxton Pursues Lawsuit Against Pfizer for ‘Knowingly Misrepresenting’ COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Paxton’s office first sued Pfizer in November 2023, accusing the company of lying about a 95 percent efficacy rate for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Court Order Blocks Biden Administration From Auctioning Off Border Wall
The court order confirms an agreement reached between Texas and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Attorney General Paxton: Major US Banks Withdraw From Net-Zero Banking Alliance
His victory lap follows the withdrawal of Bank of America, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo from the United Nations group.
Trump Pledges to Reverse Biden Ban on Offshore Oil Drilling
The act evoked by Biden, however, may make it difficult for Trump to reverse the ban.
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TEA Extends Control of Houston ISD Until 2027, Appoints New Board Members
Houston Independent School District will remain under the control of the Texas Education Agency through at least June 1, 2027. Alongside the extended timeline, TEA also announced the replacement of four members of the state-appointed Board of Managers. TEA took...
Texas House Rejects Election Integrity Measure
The proposal would return power to the attorney general to prosecute election crimes.
‘I’m Coming Home’: Tinderholt Announces Retirement From Texas House
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, a six-term member of the Texas House, announced Monday he will not seek re-election. “The 89th Legislative Session marks my 6th Legislative Session in this chamber representing House District 94,” Tinderholt told members in an emotional...
Immigration Enforcement Bill Heads to Abbott After House, Senate Approve Deal
A high-profile immigration enforcement measure is now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk after both chambers approved a compromise hammered out in conference committee over the last week. Senate Bill 8, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Republican Party of...
The Show Behind The Show, Captain Kirk Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: GOP timidity or duplicity has finally pushed Chris over the edge. In his effort to talk with Sean about anything but government and politics, Captain James T. Kirk is invoked.
6.2.2025: Record-busting spending.
SCOTX Clears Path for A.G. To Investigate Illegal Alien Shelter… Texas Legislature Approves Record-High State Budget… Lawmakers Send Ban on Foreign Land Ownership to Governor… Measure Eliminating Lottery Commission Goes to the Governor…
Effort to Restore AG’s Authority to Prosecute Election Fraud Killed as Deadline Passes
An effort to reinstate the Texas attorney general’s power to prosecute election crimes is officially dead for the legislative session after House and Senate negotiators failed to reach a compromise before the Saturday night deadline. House Bill 5138, which sought to...
Parental Rights Bill Banning DEI, Social Transitioning, and ‘Sex Clubs’ in Schools Heads to Governor
The Texas House has approved a sweeping education package known as the “Parental Bill of Rights,” aimed at affirming the authority of parents in public education. Senate Bill 12, authored by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R–Conroe) and carried in the House by State...
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Real Texans: Sid Miller
In this edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Sid Miller about life in the rodeo, the importance of buying products made in the Lone Star State, and the politics of agriculture. And, yes, we talk about the statewide agency he has been elected to oversee three times.