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House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break
The Texas Senate has advanced legislation that would go even further by banning campaign fundraising entirely during special sessions.
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....
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...
DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers
As the Democrat quorum break in the Texas House enters its second week, the Department of Public Safety is ramping up the effort to compel absent lawmakers back to the Capitol—calling the public to help. On Monday afternoon, House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced that...
Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates
Alpine, TX – The Texas State University System’s Board of Regents passed a rule change abolishing faculty senates during its quarterly meeting. The meeting was held at Sul Ross State University in Alpine from August 7 to 8. The abolition of faculty senates brings the...
Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill
If Senate Bill 10 had passed, it would not have lowered property tax bills.
Left-Wing Groups Sue Texas Over Ban on DEI, Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools
The law took effect on September 1.
SOURCES: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Dying in House
Despite strong support within the chamber, State Affairs Chairman Ken King is reportedly blocking it.
State Sen. Creighton Positioned to Become Texas Tech Chancellor
A lawmaker will now be tasked with implementing the law he wrote.
Waco ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Grooming 16-Year-Old Student
Jody Edwards was fired from Waco High School after his arrest for felony child grooming.
From School Choice To Bail Reform: Hundreds of Laws Now Enforceable
On September 1, hundreds of new laws took effect in Texas.
KIPP Academy Teacher Arrested for Indecency With a 15-Year-Old Student
Priscilla Castro is accused of fondling a female student at a KIPP charter school in San Antonio.
Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law
The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.
House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break
The Texas Senate has advanced legislation that would go even further by banning campaign fundraising entirely during special sessions.
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....
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...
DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers
As the Democrat quorum break in the Texas House enters its second week, the Department of Public Safety is ramping up the effort to compel absent lawmakers back to the Capitol—calling the public to help. On Monday afternoon, House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced that...
Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates
Alpine, TX – The Texas State University System’s Board of Regents passed a rule change abolishing faculty senates during its quarterly meeting. The meeting was held at Sul Ross State University in Alpine from August 7 to 8. The abolition of faculty senates brings the...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
DNA Testing For Illegals
A new measure has been filed that would empower the Texas Department of Public Safety to perform rapid DNA testing of illegal aliens.
Never Gonna Break God’s Stride
When creating barriers for God, we imprison only ourselves.
4.11.2025: House advances budget.
Texas House Advances Largest Budget in State History… Dan Patrick Uses Board Game to Make Case for Homestead...
4/10/25 900 Murder Suspects Out on Bond
- Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston - Race to Replace Paxton Begins as John...
Is the Texas Legislature Killing E-Verify?
Today, we discuss the main vehicles for property tax reduction and the fact that the Texas Senate and...
Reckoning for O’Rourke?
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session… Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban…...
8/12/25 Locking Up Beto O’Rourke
-Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban -Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as...
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...