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Texas Lottery Commissioners Keep Executive Director, Move Forward Courier Ban
Lottery commissioners did not provide a reason for their decision to keep Ryan Mindell in the executive director role.
Mother of Young Girl Allegedly Killed by Illegal Aliens Blames Biden Policies in US House Hearing
At a House committee hearing on the “Biden-Harris border crisis,” Houston mother Alexis Nungaray spoke about...
Houston City Council Considering Tax Increase
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is considering a tax increase to offset the costs of the city's two recent...
Measure Slashing Funding to China-Infiltrated Universities Passes US House
A new measure aiming to slice federal funding to universities that maintain a relationship with Chinese-facilitated institutes has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 1516, also known as the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of...
‘Secret Speech Police’ Granted Exclusive Power Over Campaign Violations, Court Rules
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that the Texas Ethics Commission, often referred to as the “secret speech police,” must first review and investigate any complaints about campaign law violations before prosecutors can file criminal charges. Rather than...
Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Org Pays Massive Salaries
Many employees of the Texas Association of School Boards are earning more than the governor of Texas.
Harris County Approves Nearly $900k in Legal Reimbursements for County Judge & Staff
The reimbursement for Hidalgo and her former staffers is to cover legal fees related to a bid-rigging investigation in 2022.
Texas Senators Consider Measure to Ban All THC Products
The proposal aims to close loopholes permitting consumable THC products created by a 2019 law legalizing industrial hemp.
House Lawmaker Proposes Measure To Protect From Warrantless Game Warden Searches
The Texas Constitution does not protect open land from government search and seizure.
Texas Senators Weigh Religious Protections for Public School Employees in Committee
The measures would include protections allowing public school teachers to use students’ biological pronouns and to pray in school.
Police Investigating Two Belton ISD Employees for Alleged Misconduct
The two unnamed staff members are on administrative leave.
House Committee Considers Property Tax Relief in the Form of Tax Rate Compression
The House’s plan differs from the Senate’s, which prioritizes raising the homestead exemption over additional compression.
Senators Hear From the Public on Parental Rights in Education
Senate Education Committee members considered nearly a dozen proposals designed to empower Texas parents.
Texas Lottery Commissioners Keep Executive Director, Move Forward Courier Ban
Lottery commissioners did not provide a reason for their decision to keep Ryan Mindell in the executive director role.
Mother of Young Girl Allegedly Killed by Illegal Aliens Blames Biden Policies in US House Hearing
At a House committee hearing on the “Biden-Harris border crisis,” Houston mother Alexis Nungaray spoke about...
Houston City Council Considering Tax Increase
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is considering a tax increase to offset the costs of the city's two recent...
Measure Slashing Funding to China-Infiltrated Universities Passes US House
A new measure aiming to slice federal funding to universities that maintain a relationship with Chinese-facilitated institutes has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 1516, also known as the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of...
‘Secret Speech Police’ Granted Exclusive Power Over Campaign Violations, Court Rules
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that the Texas Ethics Commission, often referred to as the “secret speech police,” must first review and investigate any complaints about campaign law violations before prosecutors can file criminal charges. Rather than...
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How Do You Spot A BAD Poll?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jim McLaughlin is a nationally recognized public opinion expert, strategic...
9.18.2024: 365 Days of Secrecy.
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Texas House Republicans Abuse and Betray Voters
Dade Phelan and his cronies abuse taxpayer resources for personal gain. Voters now have the opportunity to...