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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.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Releases 2025 Legislative Index
A newly released index reveals the voting performance of state lawmakers on legislation with fiscal...
Man Charged in Attack on North Texas ICE Detention Center, Previously Arrested in Austin Protests
Benjamin Song, a suspect charged in the recent July 4 attack on law enforcement officers outside the...
Houston Expands Civility Ordinance to 24 Hours in Downtown Areas
A new 24-hour civility ordinance will prohibit sitting, lying, or storing belongings on sidewalks in downtown and East Downtown, as Houston begins a pilot program to reshape its homelessness response. For years, Houston has enforced civility ordinances across numerous...
Hemp-derived THC Classification Battle Reaches Texas Supreme Court
Hemp-derived THC’s classification as a Schedule I controlled substance is being challenged in the Texas Supreme Court, with allegations that it was not classified through the proper legal process. A Schedule I controlled substance is considered by Texas law to have a...
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.
Texas Republicans’ Redistricting Plan Heads to Senate for Approval
The proposed congressional map adds five new GOP-opportunity districts.
Texas Officials Seek To Enforce Arrest Warrants on Runaway Democrats Across State Lines
Attorney General Paxton is asking Illinois to uphold Texas’ warrants.
Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
According to Cornyn, the FBI will now become involved in tracking down Texas House members who left the state to avoid the vote on redistricting.
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
This is the second investigation launched by Paxton in as many days seeking information from groups alleged to be supporting the Texas House Democrat quorum break.
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.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Releases 2025 Legislative Index
A newly released index reveals the voting performance of state lawmakers on legislation with fiscal...
Man Charged in Attack on North Texas ICE Detention Center, Previously Arrested in Austin Protests
Benjamin Song, a suspect charged in the recent July 4 attack on law enforcement officers outside the...
Houston Expands Civility Ordinance to 24 Hours in Downtown Areas
A new 24-hour civility ordinance will prohibit sitting, lying, or storing belongings on sidewalks in downtown and East Downtown, as Houston begins a pilot program to reshape its homelessness response. For years, Houston has enforced civility ordinances across numerous...
Hemp-derived THC Classification Battle Reaches Texas Supreme Court
Hemp-derived THC’s classification as a Schedule I controlled substance is being challenged in the Texas Supreme Court, with allegations that it was not classified through the proper legal process. A Schedule I controlled substance is considered by Texas law to have a...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
American Killed By Drunk Illegal
An American citizen was reportedly killed in Bastrop County by an illegal alien who was driving under the influence—and Texans are pressing the federal government for answers.
3/24/25 Judge Blocks Voter ID for Mail Ballots
- Federal Judge Blocks Voter ID Requirement For Texas Mail Ballots - Court Blocks Biden-era Rule Demanding...
The Show Behind The Show, Jolly Ol’ Mexico Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean talk about Spring break and Sean's trip to Mexico!
3.24.2025: Democrats run House?
Audit Shows Price Tag for Failed Paxton Impeachment… Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair… Court...
Real Texans: John Cornyn
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Among other things, the conversation covers the "once in a...
7.21.2025: Illegal Aggies and disruptive DEMs
Will the Democrats Show Up?… A&M Provost Advises Aggies to Report ICE Sightings on Campus… US Rejects...
Real Texans: Dawn Buckingham
In this week’s edition of Real Texans, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham talks with Michael Quinn Sullivan...
7/18/25 Texas Democrats Threaten to Leave the State
- Texas House Democrats Threaten Quorum Break Over Redistricting - Internal Texas A&M Immigration Email...
The Floods in Texas, Ongoing Tragedy
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Chip Roy is an effective conservative who represents the 21st...