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State Sen. Creighton Positioned to Become Texas Tech Chancellor
A lawmaker will now be tasked with implementing the law he wrote.
NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Texas finds itself once again embroiled in a familiar political storm. Republicans control both chambers of...
All Bets Are Off in Texas Online Sports Betting
In apparent defiance of state law, an internet platform is providing an avenue for Texans to participate in...
Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol
With the first special session winding down and the Texas House still without a quorum, ABC13 in Houston is reporting that House Democrats may soon return to Austin. The outlet says multiple sources confirmed Democrats plan to come back to the state, though the exact...
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
With the current special session nearing its end and the Texas House still paralyzed by a Democrat quorum break over congressional redistricting, Gov. Greg Abbott says lawmakers will be called back immediately for another round. “With the Texas House and Senate today...
Pearsall ISD Fires Teacher’s Aide for ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Student
Alizandra Berrelez worked as a paraprofessional at Pearsall Junior High.
Texas A&M Fights Records Request on New Civics Initiative
Secrecy shrouds the development of the “Aggie Lyceum.”
State Commission Reprimands Former Hays County Judge
Thompson is accused of creating a hostile work environment, which led to her resignation.
Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series
The approval came in spite of a projected budget deficit of $220 million.
TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only
The move brings Texas A&M into compliance with state law.
Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
Jeremy Maxfield is accused of sexually assaulting an underage Lubbock ISD student in 2019 and a girl at his Amherst church in 2006.
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
With abortion facilities already shut down, pro-life lawmakers argue the next front in the battle is the online pipeline of chemical abortions.
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
Agencies and political subdivisions will face steep fines for violations.
State Sen. Creighton Positioned to Become Texas Tech Chancellor
A lawmaker will now be tasked with implementing the law he wrote.
NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Texas finds itself once again embroiled in a familiar political storm. Republicans control both chambers of...
All Bets Are Off in Texas Online Sports Betting
In apparent defiance of state law, an internet platform is providing an avenue for Texans to participate in...
Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol
With the first special session winding down and the Texas House still without a quorum, ABC13 in Houston is reporting that House Democrats may soon return to Austin. The outlet says multiple sources confirmed Democrats plan to come back to the state, though the exact...
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
With the current special session nearing its end and the Texas House still paralyzed by a Democrat quorum break over congressional redistricting, Gov. Greg Abbott says lawmakers will be called back immediately for another round. “With the Texas House and Senate today...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Democrats Propel Burrows
Just hours after the new legislative session kicked off in Austin, State Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected to serve as speaker of the House, a move that has already sparked controversy among Texas Republicans.
5.5.2025: Gulf of America!
Legislation Targeting Explicit Library Materials in Schools Clears House and Senate… Waco ISD Teachers...
Real Texans: Mark Davis
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we travel to the Metroplex studio of radio legend Mark Davis. The...
5/2/25 The First GOP Priority Heads to Gov. Abbott
- Bill Targeting Explicit Library Materials in Schools Clears House and Senate - 2 Waco ISD Teachers...
Student Loans, Sexual Content and A&M…Oh My!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Robert Montoya is an investigative reporter for Texas Scorecard.
8/13/25 Are Democrats Coming Back?
- Report: House Democrats Planning Return to Texas Capitol - Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the...
It’s Time America Stopped Government-Sponsored Racism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Tom Tiffany grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. He currently...
Reckoning for O’Rourke?
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session… Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban…...
8/12/25 Locking Up Beto O’Rourke
-Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban -Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as...