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Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
The measure would replace the current STAAR test with a three-part assessment administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.
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...
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...
UT-Austin Received $6000 Invoice From Pro-Abortion Activist
The University of Texas at Austin received a $6,000 invoice from the founder of an organization that distributes abortion drugs through the mail, including in states where the procedure is illegal. According to emails Texas Scorecard obtained from an open records...
ICE Arrests Trump Burger Operator Amid Lawsuits and Eviction
Roland Beainy, whom federal officials say overstayed his visa and is facing deportation proceedings, is one of the Trump Burger operators.
Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter by Slipping Mother Abortion Pill
“Pro-life superlawyer” Jonathan Mitchell filed the complaint in a South Texas federal court.
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.
Texas Senate Committee Approves Measure Targeting Abortion Drug Distribution
The Senate passed similar legislation during the regular session, but it was not approved by the House.
Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools
U.S. Reps. Keith Self and Pat Fallon demanded “swift action” from Plano’s elected school board to stop “increasingly common” antisemitic behavior on district campuses.
Reversal: Judge Forces Disclosure of Corporate Interests in Lottery Rigging Case
Rook Texas’ members and partners will be disclosed to the Court but protected from public disclosure.
DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers
According to Speaker Dustin Burrows, DPS has “special agents deployed in every region of Texas” and dozens of officers deputized by the House are staking out lawmakers’ homes.
Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates
The move follows action by state lawmakers.
Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
The measure would replace the current STAAR test with a three-part assessment administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.
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...
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...
UT-Austin Received $6000 Invoice From Pro-Abortion Activist
The University of Texas at Austin received a $6,000 invoice from the founder of an organization that distributes abortion drugs through the mail, including in states where the procedure is illegal. According to emails Texas Scorecard obtained from an open records...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Federal Election Monitors
Texas’ top election official is telling the Biden-Harris administration that federal election monitors are not welcome in the Lone Star State.
3/27/25 No Red Flag Laws in Texas
- Texas Senate Passes Ban on Red Flag Gun Laws - Islamic Center Under Securities Investigation Amid Growing...
Kicking Government Out Of Education After Generational Failure
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sheri Few is the founder and president of U.S. Parents Involved in Education...
How Is Illegal Immigration Impacting Your Jail?
New numbers show that illegal immigration is overburdening our jail system and making it less reliable and...
3.27.2025: Abbott moves against EPIC.
State Issues Cease-and-Desist to Islamic Group Over Funeral Violations… State Rep. Calls for End to UT...
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...