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Cornyn and Cruz Warn Texas Lobbying Law Threatens Political Speech
Texas’ senators say the time has come for the Supreme Court to provide clarity on how lobbying regulations should be reviewed when they implicate First Amendment rights.

Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower Tells Senate Committee to Investigate Use of State Funds
Vanessa Sivadge, a registered nurse who blew the whistle on Texas Children’s Hospital for allegedly billing...

Harlingen School Board Paid Superintendent $250K to Resign
A South Texas school superintendent who recently resigned under mysterious circumstances after just one year...

Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over its Second Basic Income Program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has again sued Harris County to stop its implementation of Uplift 2.0, a second iteration of its guaranteed basic income program, the first of which was stopped by the Texas Supreme Court. Earlier this year State Sen. Paul Bettencourt...

Dallas City Council Stifles Residents Speech
A Dallas City Council rule limiting residents to speaking to the council once every 30 days has surfaced. According to the city’s speaker registration guidelines, requirements, and rules, no person may register to speak during an open microphone period more than once...

Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
Between legislative pressure and citizens pushing back against casinos, gambling advocates face an uphill battle.

Professors Testify Against Faculty Senate Reform Proposal
The measure pushes back against “shared governance” between faculty and boards of regents.

Court Blocks Biden-era Rule Demanding Foster Care Providers Affirm LGBT Identities
Texas sued the Biden administration over the rule last year.

Las Vegas Sands Folds on Casino Gambling in Irving
Anti-gambling advocates hailed the city’s rejection of casinos as a win for Irving residents.

Houston ISD Board Votes for New ‘Teacher Excellence System’
The new system will categorize teachers based on their performance and will link salaries to evaluation scores.

A Conversation on the Future of Border Security
Border officials emphasized that with Trump now in office, the real work of eliminating the cartels currently operating in the country can finally begin.

Boyd ISD Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper’ Sexual Relationship With Student
Stephanie McGilvray resigned last September after district officials learned of the misconduct allegations.

Report: Houston ISD Operates 51 Schools Under 50 Percent Capacity
The district is facing a budget deficit and plans to vote later this year on closing some schools.

Cornyn and Cruz Warn Texas Lobbying Law Threatens Political Speech
Texas’ senators say the time has come for the Supreme Court to provide clarity on how lobbying regulations should be reviewed when they implicate First Amendment rights.

Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower Tells Senate Committee to Investigate Use of State Funds
Vanessa Sivadge, a registered nurse who blew the whistle on Texas Children’s Hospital for allegedly billing...

Harlingen School Board Paid Superintendent $250K to Resign
A South Texas school superintendent who recently resigned under mysterious circumstances after just one year...

Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over its Second Basic Income Program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has again sued Harris County to stop its implementation of Uplift 2.0, a second iteration of its guaranteed basic income program, the first of which was stopped by the Texas Supreme Court. Earlier this year State Sen. Paul Bettencourt...

Dallas City Council Stifles Residents Speech
A Dallas City Council rule limiting residents to speaking to the council once every 30 days has surfaced. According to the city’s speaker registration guidelines, requirements, and rules, no person may register to speak during an open microphone period more than once...
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Season 8 Episode 2: The Connectivity Conceit
Texas is in control of its destiny when it comes to energy production, but individuals are out to steal that...

9.30.2024: Cartels cleared off Texas island.
State Rids Border Island of Cartel Activity… Texas Supreme Court Allows Gun Ban… A&M to Deactivate...

9/27/24 Texas A&M Ending LGBTQ Studies Minor
-A&M to Deactivate ‘LGBTQ’ Studies Minor and Social Justice Certificate -El Paso Teacher Arrested Twice...

Delivering Children Into Sex Slavery, A Bipartisan Effort
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, has 20 years of...