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Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates
The move follows action by state lawmakers.
Wave of Retirements and Campaign Launches Reshape Texas Senate
The Texas Senate is on track to see a significant shakeup next session, with four senators already...
22 Houston Cases Named in Justice Department’s $15 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown
As part of the U.S. Department of Justice's crackdown on healthcare fraud, more than a dozen individuals...
Texas Business Court Takes Up $95 Million Lottery Rigging Lawsuit
This article has been updated since publication. A case involving a lottery winner who claims his jackpot should have been $95 million higher due to a rigging scandal is being heard in the new Texas Business Court, after the court asserted jurisdiction. Jerry Reed...
Texas Joins 6 Other States in Banning Lab-Grown Meat
A measure banning the sale of cell-cultured “meats” was passed by Texas lawmakers during the 89th legislative session and has been approved by Gov. Greg Abbott, making Texas the seventh state to institute such a ban. Senate Bill 261, authored by State Sen. Charles...
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.
Harris County Commissioners Block Two Different Property Tax Hike Proposals
After County Judge Hidalgo’s “penny” property tax hike failed, Commissioner Ellis proposed a plan that also failed.
Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates
The move follows action by state lawmakers.
Wave of Retirements and Campaign Launches Reshape Texas Senate
The Texas Senate is on track to see a significant shakeup next session, with four senators already...
22 Houston Cases Named in Justice Department’s $15 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown
As part of the U.S. Department of Justice's crackdown on healthcare fraud, more than a dozen individuals...
Texas Business Court Takes Up $95 Million Lottery Rigging Lawsuit
This article has been updated since publication. A case involving a lottery winner who claims his jackpot should have been $95 million higher due to a rigging scandal is being heard in the new Texas Business Court, after the court asserted jurisdiction. Jerry Reed...
Texas Joins 6 Other States in Banning Lab-Grown Meat
A measure banning the sale of cell-cultured “meats” was passed by Texas lawmakers during the 89th legislative session and has been approved by Gov. Greg Abbott, making Texas the seventh state to institute such a ban. Senate Bill 261, authored by State Sen. Charles...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
DHS Loses 77,000 Afghans
A recent report by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Inspector General has found that DHS failed to keep track of nearly 80,000 Afghan evacuees who were granted two-year paroles in the United States.
1/7/25 Venezuelan Gang in Texas
- 4 Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in Val Verde County - Harris County DA Teare Caught in Law License...
The Battle for Your Texas House
Texans spoke loudly about how they wanted their government to run. The establishment is throwing a fit.
Should Americans Have To Play Defense Against Our Own Government?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jason Mattera is an acclaimed New York Times bestseller of three books, the...
The Speaker’s Race In Texas & The Speaker Drama in D.C.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Carl Tepper represents House District 84, which is entirely within Lubbock...
With Friends Like Fake-Republicans, Who Needs Democrats?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Richard Lyons is the author of the 'Democracy Series.' His latest book,...
7.09.2025 No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Trump Official Comes Out Against Amnesty Speculation…Feds Arrest 10 for Ambush Attack on ICE Agents in...
7/8/25 Ambush Attack on Ice Agents
- Feds Arrest 10 for Ambush Attack on ICE Agents in Texas - Attorney General Paxton Says State Will Continue...
There’s A Lot To Hate About Communism & Socialism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Amber Duke is the Senior Editor of the Daily Caller and a co-host of The...