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Paxton Moves To Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats
A lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Texas seeks to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.

Harris County Commissioners Seek Details on Judge Hidalgo’s Proposed Child Care Tax
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has proposed a one-cent increase in the property tax rate to sustain the...

Texas House Democrats Threaten Quorum Break Over Redistricting
Texas House Democrats are now openly signaling their potential intention to break quorum during the upcoming...

US Rejects World Health Organization’s 2024 International Health Regulations
In a decisive move, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the United States’ formal rejection of the 2024 International Health Regulations Amendments, adopted by the World Health Organization last...

Texas Attempts To Tax VELO Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco
VELO nicotine pouches are at the center of a legal battle after the State of Texas classified them as tobacco for taxation purposes. The case has worked its way to the state Supreme Court, where it is set to be heard in October. According to court filings, former...

Texas Officials Seek To Enforce Arrest Warrants on Runaway Democrats Across State Lines
Attorney General Paxton is asking Illinois to uphold Texas’ warrants.

Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
According to Cornyn, the FBI will now become involved in tracking down Texas House members who left the state to avoid the vote on redistricting.

AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
This is the second investigation launched by Paxton in as many days seeking information from groups alleged to be supporting the Texas House Democrat quorum break.

Harris County Commissioners Block Two Different Property Tax Hike Proposals
After County Judge Hidalgo’s “penny” property tax hike failed, Commissioner Ellis proposed a plan that also failed.

Texas Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt
Texas Sands has been sitting on more than $9 million in cash ahead of the elections.

Texas Senators Pass Women’s Privacy Act
The legislation faces an uncertain future in the Texas House, which currently lacks a quorum.

State Agency Flouts Paxton’s Order To Release Documents
State environmental commission claims privilege outweighs government transparency in Texas Supreme Court case.

Texas Students Heading Back to School Phone-Free
Students’ personal laptops remain a gray area in the new state law banning use of communication devices on K-12 campuses.

Paxton Moves To Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats
A lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Texas seeks to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.

Harris County Commissioners Seek Details on Judge Hidalgo’s Proposed Child Care Tax
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has proposed a one-cent increase in the property tax rate to sustain the...

Texas House Democrats Threaten Quorum Break Over Redistricting
Texas House Democrats are now openly signaling their potential intention to break quorum during the upcoming...

US Rejects World Health Organization’s 2024 International Health Regulations
In a decisive move, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the United States’ formal rejection of the 2024 International Health Regulations Amendments, adopted by the World Health Organization last...

Texas Attempts To Tax VELO Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco
VELO nicotine pouches are at the center of a legal battle after the State of Texas classified them as tobacco for taxation purposes. The case has worked its way to the state Supreme Court, where it is set to be heard in October. According to court filings, former...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Bill Filed To Punish Pedophiles
An incoming Republican lawmaker has filed a measure that would increase criminal punishment for trafficking and sexual offenses against children.

Liberty Is Inalienable, But Isn’t Guaranteed
Liberty can only grow in the soil of self-governance tended to daily by zealous patriots.

4.4.2025: Where’s the lottery exec?
Questions Swirl Around Location of Former Lottery Director… EPIC City Developers Hire High-Profile Defense...

4/3/25 Illegal Electioneering at Houston ISD?
- Attorney General Alleges Houston ISD Engaged in Electioneering - DOJ Charges Canadian Man in the 2021...

Trump & Texas Take On Gov-ed
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Culture Project. He’s the...

7.22.2025: Funding illegal aliens
Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Aliens' Legal Services… ICE Arrests Illegal...

7/21/25 Special Session Kicks Off in Austin
- Special Session Kicks Off With Redistricting Fight Looming and Billions on the Table - UT-Austin Received...

The Show Behind The Show, Obama’s “Treasonous Conspiracy” Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys discuss if America can survive the revelations that Obama and his...

7.21.2025: Illegal Aggies and disruptive DEMs
Will the Democrats Show Up?… A&M Provost Advises Aggies to Report ICE Sightings on Campus… US Rejects...