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Allen ISD Adopts New ‘No Cell Phone’ Policy
A new state law requires all Texas school districts to set policies that keep personal communication devices out of students’ hands “from bell to bell.”
Alleged Noncitizen Voters Under Investigation by Texas AG
Texas voters identified earlier this month as possible noncitizens are now under investigation by the state...
Texas GOP Moves Forward With Closed Primaries, Chairman Says Lawsuit Likely
The Republican Party of Texas is pressing ahead with its effort to prevent Democrats from voting in GOP...
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed three measures providing new property tax relief to homeowners and businesses. During a press conference in Denton on Monday, Abbott signed Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, and House Bill 9 into law, which he says will bring the total amount...
Key Election Security Efforts Met Resistance in the Texas House
The 89th Legislative Session saw the successful passage of several measures aligned with the Republican Party of Texas' aim to bolster election security. However, activists continue calling for additional safeguards. Advancing Integrity’s President Christine Welborn...
Lawsuit Reveals Disturbing Details in Millsap ISD’s Special Needs Student Abuse Scandal
A grand jury indicted the school district’s former superintendent for failing to report child abuse by two special education teachers.
Who’s Running for Agriculture Commissioner? The 2026 GOP Showdown
Current Republican candidates include incumbent Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nate Sheets.
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
While Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda includes “additional property tax relief,” the details remain undefined.
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
The attempted recruitment raises eyebrows, given Patterson’s role in the caucus’ 2024 decision to formally censure four conservative lawmakers.
City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
Texas Public Policy Foundation cited the violations in a letter to the Dallas City Attorney threatening legal action.
Despite Local Pleas, Southwest Texas Judge Hasn’t Removed Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Kinney County commissioners have called for Cheryll Jones’ removal, providing a laundry list of allegations.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate
Taxpayer-funded lobbyists opposed legislative priorities such as property tax reform, school choice, and election integrity.
Restoration of the Alamo
An update on the Alamo’s redevelopment.
Allen ISD Adopts New ‘No Cell Phone’ Policy
A new state law requires all Texas school districts to set policies that keep personal communication devices out of students’ hands “from bell to bell.”
Alleged Noncitizen Voters Under Investigation by Texas AG
Texas voters identified earlier this month as possible noncitizens are now under investigation by the state...
Texas GOP Moves Forward With Closed Primaries, Chairman Says Lawsuit Likely
The Republican Party of Texas is pressing ahead with its effort to prevent Democrats from voting in GOP...
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed three measures providing new property tax relief to homeowners and businesses. During a press conference in Denton on Monday, Abbott signed Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, and House Bill 9 into law, which he says will bring the total amount...
Key Election Security Efforts Met Resistance in the Texas House
The 89th Legislative Session saw the successful passage of several measures aligned with the Republican Party of Texas' aim to bolster election security. However, activists continue calling for additional safeguards. Advancing Integrity’s President Christine Welborn...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
The Curious Case of Texas House Speaker
Join us as we uncover the surprising connections between Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Democrat Sheriff Zena Stephens. Find out how a campaign finance donation sparked a chain of events that changed the power dynamics in the state.
The REAL reason Why Fake “Republicans,” Earn Our Ire
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Marc Lotter Marc Lotter is the Chief Communications Officer at America First...
The Hunter Biden Pardon, And What It Means
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joe Digenova is a former United States Attorney for Washington, D.C. and...
12.10.2024: Trump rips into Burrows’ supporters.
Trump Jr. Rips GOP Defectors in Speaker Showdown… Vote for Speaker is the Vote on School Choice… Lawmakers...
12/9/24 The Uniparty is at Work in Texas
- Speaker Race Update - Constitutional Amendment Proposed to Let Attorney General Prosecute Election Crimes...
The Democrats Seem To Say, “Laws Don’t Apply To Us”
Joe DiGenova is a former United States attorney for Washington, D.C., and Victoria Toensing is the former...
6.24.2025: Marijuana fight erupts.
Veto of THC Ban Sparks Fierce Response From Patrick… How Texas' Law Enforcement Officials Are Shielding...
6/23/25 Greg Abbott Calls Lawmakers Back to Work
- Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session - Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill - Abbott...
The Show Behind The Show, Bombing Iran Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys try to make sense of what kind of world will result from America...