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Houston Business Owners Challenge Minority Contracting Requirements
The federal lawsuits seek to declare Minority and Women-Owned Business programs unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Wins Democrat Nomination for Open Congressional Seat
In a close race, former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner won the Democrat nomination to replace the late U.S....
Under Pressure, Texas Farm Bureau Says They ‘Won’t Oppose’ Ban on Land Sales to China
In a significant shift from its previous position, the Texas Farm Bureau will now not oppose—and may even...
East Texas Teacher Sentenced to 60 Years for Sex Crimes Against Students
A now-former East Texas teacher and coach who used Snapchat to solicit nude pictures from male students and fondled the boys at school was sentenced to 60 years in state prison. Taureaus Alvaro Maxwell Jr., 31, worked at the middle and high schools in Atlanta...
Harris County District Attorney Files Charges Against Election Official
Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced six felony charges against a former employee of the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office. The charges are related to the county's botched 2022 election, during which voters were disenfranchised by...
Texas House Majority Backs School Choice Bill for the First Time
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has made school choice a legislative priority, called the milestone a “remarkable achievement” for parents and educators.
Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
Texas’ anti-SLAPP law protecting citizens from frivolous lawsuits is under threat.
Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID
The League of Women Voters has consistently opposed election security laws, including voter ID requirements.
Paxton Investigates Texas Lottery Over Suspicious Wins
An investigation by the attorney general’s office is the latest development in the scandal-plagued Texas Lottery Commission.
A Conversation on School Choice
With both the Texas House and Senate considering ESA legislation, two conservatives argue the merits of school choice.
Mass Arrests in Colony Ridge: Authorities Target Criminal Aliens
Gov. Greg Abbott said the operation had been in the works with President Donald Trump’s border czar for months.
$113K Funneled Into Legislator’s Pocket Via Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Payouts?
Democrat State Rep. Mary Gonzalez is the executive director of the School Board Members for Latino Equity, which is reportedly funded with taxpayer dollars from the Texas Association of School Boards.
State Sen. Kolkhorst: New Measures Seek To Bring MAHA to Texas
Senate Bill 25 will be considered by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday.
Houston Business Owners Challenge Minority Contracting Requirements
The federal lawsuits seek to declare Minority and Women-Owned Business programs unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Wins Democrat Nomination for Open Congressional Seat
In a close race, former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner won the Democrat nomination to replace the late U.S....
Under Pressure, Texas Farm Bureau Says They ‘Won’t Oppose’ Ban on Land Sales to China
In a significant shift from its previous position, the Texas Farm Bureau will now not oppose—and may even...
East Texas Teacher Sentenced to 60 Years for Sex Crimes Against Students
A now-former East Texas teacher and coach who used Snapchat to solicit nude pictures from male students and fondled the boys at school was sentenced to 60 years in state prison. Taureaus Alvaro Maxwell Jr., 31, worked at the middle and high schools in Atlanta...
Harris County District Attorney Files Charges Against Election Official
Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced six felony charges against a former employee of the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office. The charges are related to the county's botched 2022 election, during which voters were disenfranchised by...
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8.22.2024: Paxton probes noncitizens registering to vote.
Paxton Probes Claims of Noncitizens Being Registered to Vote… Election Integrity Unit Carries Out Search...
8/21/24 Texas Children’s Hospital FIRES Whistleblower
-Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower Fired After Alleging Medicaid Fraud for Child Gender Mutilations...
A New Beard Says a Lot About Texas Politics
Texas House leadership has major concerns as reflected by their facial hair and other immutable factors....
The Democrat’s Weak & Failing Economy, & Their Push To Keep It That Way
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Patrick Semmens is Vice President at the National Right to Work Foundation....