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FBI Unveils First-Ever ‘Houston Most Wanted’ List
One fugitive was arrested hours later.
Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting
The redistricting standoff in Texas deepened Wednesday as most Senate Democrats skipped the day’s...
Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
Texas has become a hotspot for tech companies, attracting business from data companies that need larger...
Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
With taxpayer-funded lobbying on the agenda for the current special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the issue has also become a point of debate in the ongoing race for Texas Comptroller. Kelly Hancock, a former state senator now serving as acting comptroller, has...
Abbott Files Lawsuit to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu from Office
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court seeking to remove State Rep. Gene Wu—the Texas House Democrat Caucus Chair—from office, accusing him of leading the ongoing quorum break and abandoning his constitutional duties. The emergency petition,...
Abbott Files Lawsuit to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu from Office
The move follows a string of escalating actions by state leadership.
Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case
Judge gives progressive county attorney another chance to jail a man Gov. Abbott pardoned for self-defense.
Texas Senate Set To Consider Republican Redistricting Map
House action on the new congressional map is stalled due to Democrats breaking quorum.
USDA Approves Texas’ SNAP Waiver Request
Texas’ new law prohibiting the purchase of soda and candy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits cannot take effect without the waiver.
Abbott Confirms DPS Actively Searching for Democrats Still in Texas
He also noted that DPS is working with authorities outside of Texas as well.
Texas Can Require Voter ID on Mail Ballots, Federal Court Rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had “no difficulty concluding” the state’s ID requirement “fully complies” with federal law.
Houston PD Pulls SIG Sauer P320 Following Unintended Discharge Lawsuit
Under the new directive, officers have until the end of September to make the switch.
Paxton Threatens Court Action To Vacate Seats of Fleeing Democrats as House Still Lacks Quorum
The Democrat quorum bust hits its second day.
FBI Unveils First-Ever ‘Houston Most Wanted’ List
One fugitive was arrested hours later.
Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting
The redistricting standoff in Texas deepened Wednesday as most Senate Democrats skipped the day’s...
Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
Texas has become a hotspot for tech companies, attracting business from data companies that need larger...
Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
With taxpayer-funded lobbying on the agenda for the current special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the issue has also become a point of debate in the ongoing race for Texas Comptroller. Kelly Hancock, a former state senator now serving as acting comptroller, has...
Abbott Files Lawsuit to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu from Office
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court seeking to remove State Rep. Gene Wu—the Texas House Democrat Caucus Chair—from office, accusing him of leading the ongoing quorum break and abandoning his constitutional duties. The emergency petition,...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Returning Cultural Sanity?
Austin Pride announced that due to the “current political climate,” they and other pro-LGBT groups are changing how their organizations and events are operated.
8/5/25 Day 2 and Democrats Are Still Gone
-Paxton Threatens Court Action To Vacate Seats of Fleeing Democrats as House Still Lacks Quorum -Texas...
ARRESTS Incoming?! Texas Governor HUNTS DOWN Runaway Democrats
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is taking aim at House Democrats who fled the state to block legislation. With...
Obama’s Actions Demand JUSTICE
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joe DiGenova is a former United States attorney for Washington, D.C., and...
8.5.2025: Warrants issued for Democrats.
Gov. Abbott Orders Arrest of Fleeing Democrats… Texas Senate Moves Women’s Privacy Act Closer to Floor Vote…...
ARRESTS Incoming?! Texas Governor HUNTS DOWN Runaway Democrats
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is taking aim at House Democrats who fled the state to block legislation. With...
Obama’s Actions Demand JUSTICE
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joe DiGenova is a former United States attorney for Washington, D.C., and...
8.5.2025: Warrants issued for Democrats.
Gov. Abbott Orders Arrest of Fleeing Democrats… Texas Senate Moves Women’s Privacy Act Closer to Floor Vote…...
8/4/25 Could Texas Democrats Be ARRESTED?
- Abbott Orders Arrest of Fleeing Democrats After House Fails to Reach Quorum - Houston ISD Rolls Out Cell...