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Texas Father Files Suit Against California Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Drugs
The father of two aborted children seeks a national injunction against Dr. Remy Coeytaux to keep him from further distributing abortifacient drugs in the U.S.
Williamson County Officials Vote to Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
Williamson County officials have voted to use hand-marked ballots in the November 2025 election, just two...
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation that increases his responsibility over the internal governance of...
Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a measure requiring health insurance companies that provide coverage for gender mutilating surgeries to also cover the costs incurred by complications and reversals. Senate Bill 1257, authored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), expands the...
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas
In a blistering press conference following Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused the governor of effectively seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. “One can only come to this conclusion,” said Patrick. “It's surprising...
Patrick-Backed THC Ban Passes Senate
The THC ban passed the Senate again despite an earlier veto by Gov. Abbott.
Plano City Council Approves Federally Funded Community Grant Requests
The HUD funds are distributed to cities for housing and public service programs.
Report: Texas Democrats Fundraising for Another Quorum Break
Democrats would need just over $1 million per month to sustain a walkout.
Houston Polling Signals Tight Races Amid Voter Concerns on Crime, Taxes
Fifty-seven percent of residents said Harris County is heading in the wrong direction.
Two Houston-Area Planned Parenthood Clinics Announce September Closure
One of the clinics was the largest Planned Parenthood abortion facility in the United States.
North Texas School Districts Implement New Policies To Improve Parental Oversight
A new state law requires that parents have access to children’s reading materials.
Parents Push Back on Schools’ New Phone-Free Policies
The state-mandated policies are meant to minimize classroom distractions, but some parents think the restrictions go too far.
Glazed and Confused: Shipley Do-Nuts Sold to California Firm
The deal is reminiscent of the 2019 sale of Texas-staple fast food joint Whataburger to a Chicago investment group.
Texas Father Files Suit Against California Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Drugs
The father of two aborted children seeks a national injunction against Dr. Remy Coeytaux to keep him from further distributing abortifacient drugs in the U.S.
Williamson County Officials Vote to Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
Williamson County officials have voted to use hand-marked ballots in the November 2025 election, just two...
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation that increases his responsibility over the internal governance of...
Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a measure requiring health insurance companies that provide coverage for gender mutilating surgeries to also cover the costs incurred by complications and reversals. Senate Bill 1257, authored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), expands the...
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas
In a blistering press conference following Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused the governor of effectively seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. “One can only come to this conclusion,” said Patrick. “It's surprising...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
DOJ Reveals Mexican Cartel’s International Collaboration
Discover the shocking revelations by the DOJ about the collaboration between a Mexican cartel and a Chinese underground banker to conceal millions in drug profits. Learn how Chinese and Mexican authorities, along with U.S. officials, worked together to capture fugitives involved in the scheme.
1/9/25 They Want the Texas GOP Chair Jailed!
- Texas GOP Fires Back at ‘Baseless’ Ethics Complaint Filed by State Rep. Cody Harris - New Poll Shows...
Whichever Way The Texas Speaker’s Vote Goes, The Gang Of 11 Con Is OVER!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Michael Quinn Sullivan Publisher of Texas Scorecard. AND Luke Macias, Texas...
A “Thank You,” A Long Time Coming
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Roger Hedgecock is a recovering politician & former Conservative talk...
Are Local Police Oversight Boards Effective?
A state senator is pushing more cities to have local oversight boards, but will it accomplish anything?
7.1.2025: Countering the left in higher ed.
A&M System Joins State Universities to Form New Accreditation Agency… New Texas Laws Protect Parental...
6/30/25 Secret Social Transitioning at School
- Houston Parents Sue HISD Over Daughter’s Secret Social Gender Transition - Texas Education Board Delays...
Salcedo Show Axiom #1- The Only Laws Worth Passing
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Salcedo Show Axiom # 1
6.30.2025: SCOTUS lets Texas block porn.
SCOTUS Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law for Online Porn Sites… Texas Set to become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’…...