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Supreme Court Sets Month-Long Briefing Schedule for Quorum Busters Case
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Supreme Court of Texas to declare Gene Wu’s seat vacant.
ICE Arrests Illegal Aliens Guilty of Heinous Crimes
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that illegal aliens charged with heinous crimes were...
Belton ISD Teacher Faces Federal Child Porn Charges
UPDATED July 21. Another Belton Independent School District teacher has been accused of sex crimes involving...
Ex La Marque City Manager Arrested in Dallas Area, Facing Felony Charges
La Marque's city manager officially stepped down from his position on July 7 following allegations of discrepancies on his employment application. Joshua Blaine Pritchett was formally appointed city manager in May. In June, the La Marque Police Department began...
Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Alien Legal Defense
Harris County has spent $1,141,056 in taxpayer funds during fiscal year 2025 to provide legal services for illegal aliens in removal proceedings or detention, according to records obtained through a public information request by Texas Scorecard. This spending covers...
Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates
The move follows action by state lawmakers.
Undercover Video: Houston Socialists Coordinate Targeting of ICE Operations
The group touched on its objectives, including training people to “fight back” against federal deportations and detention efforts.
A Year Later, Rockwall ISD Pre-K Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse Resurfaces
Jamie Palmer is now working at Rockwall ISD’s Rochell Elementary, according to the school’s website.
Court Halts ‘Beto Bribes’ After Paxton Lawsuit
The TRO freezes further fundraising and expenditures while litigation continues.
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.
Ag Commissioner Miller Announces New Lure To Combat a Flesh-Eating Parasite
The new bait was developed to stop the New World screwworm, which threatens Texas’ wildlife population and multi-billion-dollar cattle industry.
Commissioner Ramsey Seeks Removal of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Following a vote to censure Hidalgo, Ramsey said, “It is time to consider replacing Judge Hidalgo.”
Former Austin Elementary School Teacher Gets 71 Years For 20 Child Sex Crimes
Kevin Abeyta taught art at Austin ISD’s Campbell Elementary.
Supreme Court Sets Month-Long Briefing Schedule for Quorum Busters Case
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Supreme Court of Texas to declare Gene Wu’s seat vacant.
ICE Arrests Illegal Aliens Guilty of Heinous Crimes
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that illegal aliens charged with heinous crimes were...
Belton ISD Teacher Faces Federal Child Porn Charges
UPDATED July 21. Another Belton Independent School District teacher has been accused of sex crimes involving...
Ex La Marque City Manager Arrested in Dallas Area, Facing Felony Charges
La Marque's city manager officially stepped down from his position on July 7 following allegations of discrepancies on his employment application. Joshua Blaine Pritchett was formally appointed city manager in May. In June, the La Marque Police Department began...
Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Alien Legal Defense
Harris County has spent $1,141,056 in taxpayer funds during fiscal year 2025 to provide legal services for illegal aliens in removal proceedings or detention, according to records obtained through a public information request by Texas Scorecard. This spending covers...
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.
Crime In Gov-ed & The Push For Harmful Gambling In Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Erin Anderson is a Senior Journalist for Texas Scorecard. She's based in DFW...
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...
7.23.2025: Legislature Prepares to Redraw Congressional Map
UT Regents Name Permanent Finalists for Chancellor, UT-Austin President… Ban on THC Revived in Texas Senate...
7/22/25 What is Happening in Texas Universities?
- Texas State University Course Promoted LGBT Ideology - UT Regents Name Permanent Finalists for Chancellor,...
Is THIS Texas University SPYING For ICE?!
Texas Scorecard has obtained a shocking message from the Texas A&M provost asking students to report ICE...
Conservative Steve Toth Announces Primary Challenge
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas State Representative Steve Toth is a small business owner representing...