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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.
Supreme Court Sets Month-Long Briefing Schedule for Quorum Busters Case
The Supreme Court of Texas has announced a briefing schedule in Gov. Greg Abbott's bid to remove the House...
Texas Senate Committee Approves Measure Targeting Abortion Drug Distribution
On Monday, the Senate State Affairs Committee passed a measure targeting the distribution of abortifacient...
Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools
UPDATED August 13 to include confirmation that the Texas Education Agency is investigating Plano ISD. Federal officials are joining local families’ calls to stop a growing tide of anti-semitism within Plano schools. U.S Rep. Keith Self (R–McKinney), whose...
Reversal: Judge Forces Disclosure of Corporate Interests in Lottery Rigging Case
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has forced the disclosure of hidden corporate interests allegedly involved in rigging the Texas Lottery. The controversy surrounding the jackpot in question led Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to describe the Texas Lottery as...
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.
Supreme Court Sets Month-Long Briefing Schedule for Quorum Busters Case
The Supreme Court of Texas has announced a briefing schedule in Gov. Greg Abbott's bid to remove the House...
Texas Senate Committee Approves Measure Targeting Abortion Drug Distribution
On Monday, the Senate State Affairs Committee passed a measure targeting the distribution of abortifacient...
Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools
UPDATED August 13 to include confirmation that the Texas Education Agency is investigating Plano ISD. Federal officials are joining local families’ calls to stop a growing tide of anti-semitism within Plano schools. U.S Rep. Keith Self (R–McKinney), whose...
Reversal: Judge Forces Disclosure of Corporate Interests in Lottery Rigging Case
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has forced the disclosure of hidden corporate interests allegedly involved in rigging the Texas Lottery. The controversy surrounding the jackpot in question led Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to describe the Texas Lottery as...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Speaker Race Drama
Just a day after House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped out of the re-election race, the Republican Caucus nominated Mansfield State Rep. David Cook for the position. His opponent, Lubbock State Rep. Dustin Burrows, claimed he had enough support to win with Democrat backing.
Stopping The Rogue Judiciary & Judicial Tyranny
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Todd Bensman is a two-time National Press Club award winner, and former...
There Is No American Reason To Deny Education Freedom
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mitch Little successfully defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from a...
4.22.2025: Lottery boss resigns.
Lottery Chief Resigns After Agency Defunded by Texas House… Lawmaker Would Allow Phones at Polling Places…...
4/21/25 Texas A&M Promotes ‘Queer Theory’
- Texas A&M ‘Queer Theory’ Class Promotes Radical Gender Ideology - State Representatives Consider...
Texas DPS Launches MANHUNT for Runaway Democrat Lawmakers!
Sara breaks down week 2 of the Runaway Texas Democrats saga, beginning with new lawsuits filed by Texas...
Democrats Shut Down Texas Government…Again
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Andy Hopper is a Software Engineer, Texas Guardsman, and conservative...
8.12.2025: Houston socialists to disrupt ICE operations.
Houston Socialists Discuss Targeting ICE Operations… DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Quorum-Busting...
8/11/25 Have You Seen the Missing Democrats?
-DPS Launches Tip Line to Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers -Court Halts ‘Beto Bribes’ After Paxton...