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Texas Unveils Rules for First Statewide School Choice Program
The program is slated to go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The University of Houston is offering fall 2025 classes that explicitly list “queer theory” as a large part...
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
In just a matter of days, Texas senators are tackling Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities once again as the Texas...
Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan
President Donald Trump is backing Texas Republicans’ effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines, praising the legislature for advancing maps designed to give the GOP a stronger hand in Washington. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reminded supporters that he...
FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat
After continual warnings regarding the threat of the re-emerging New World screwworm near Texas’ southern border, federal officials have taken additional steps to combat the flesh-eating pest. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the U.S....
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
The Texas Senate’s Congressional Redistricting Committee voted on party lines to advance the House-approved plan.
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
The President credited Burrows with passing redistricting, as well as his work on a number of GOP issues.
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
The regents also extended the athletic director’s contract and held tuition steady.
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
The former speaker of the House will not be seeking re-election.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
James Talarico’s largest donation in 2024 came from Texas Sands, run by billionaire Miriam Adelson.
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
The $83.5 million jackpot was withheld due to an ongoing investigation into online ticket reseller services.
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
Roy said he’s running to “carry on [Texas’] legacy—unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn.”
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Gov. Abbott said the state cannot afford a repeat.
Texas Unveils Rules for First Statewide School Choice Program
The program is slated to go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The University of Houston is offering fall 2025 classes that explicitly list “queer theory” as a large part...
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
In just a matter of days, Texas senators are tackling Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities once again as the Texas...
Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan
President Donald Trump is backing Texas Republicans’ effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines, praising the legislature for advancing maps designed to give the GOP a stronger hand in Washington. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reminded supporters that he...
FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat
After continual warnings regarding the threat of the re-emerging New World screwworm near Texas’ southern border, federal officials have taken additional steps to combat the flesh-eating pest. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the U.S....
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Bans Lab-Grown Meat
Legislation has been signed in Texas outlawing lab-grown meat, which has been pushed by billionaires like Bill Gates.
Should We Have a Public or Private Police Force?
Public safety is increasingly being outsourced and privatized in Texas neighborhoods due to a crumbling...
7.31.2025: Adding GOP seats.
Proposed Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats… Senate Advances 3 Special Session Agenda Items… Trump...
Texas Redistricting Update
The new maps show a more serious GOP intent on governing.
7/30/2025 THC Ban Passes Senate…Again
-Patrick-Backed THC Ban Clears Senate -Two Houston-Area Planned Parenthood Clinics Announce September...
The Economy Is Poised To Take Off, If The Fed Gets Out Of The Way
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Stephen Moore is a prominent free-market economist and a distinguished...
8.19.2025: DEMs return.
House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout… Texas A.G. Investigates AI Chatbot Companies… Harris...
8/18/25 Texas Democrats Return
- Texas House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout - Pro-Late Term Abortion Organization Gave...
The Show Behind The Show, Male NFL Cheerleaders Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about Sean's new drone training, and an illegal alien who...