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Paxton Moves To Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats
A lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Texas seeks to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.
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...
Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case
Judge Carlos Barrera has refused to move former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry’s “deadly conduct” case from...
Texas Senate Set To Consider Republican Redistricting Map
As Texas House action is stalled by Democrats breaking quorum, the Senate is moving forward this week on a Republican plan to redraw the state’s 38 congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans’ new map, drawn to maximize partisan political...
USDA Approves Texas’ SNAP Waiver Request
Federal approval has been granted for Texas and five other states seeking to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs from being used to purchase sugary drinks and other unhealthy snacks. SNAP is administered by the states, but overseen by the U.S....
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 Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt
Texas Sands has been sitting on more than $9 million in cash ahead of the elections.
Texas Senators Pass Women’s Privacy Act
The legislation faces an uncertain future in the Texas House, which currently lacks a quorum.
State Agency Flouts Paxton’s Order To Release Documents
State environmental commission claims privilege outweighs government transparency in Texas Supreme Court case.
Texas Students Heading Back to School Phone-Free
Students’ personal laptops remain a gray area in the new state law banning use of communication devices on K-12 campuses.
Paxton Moves To Vacate Seats of Quorum-Breaking Democrats
A lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Texas seeks to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.
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...
Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case
Judge Carlos Barrera has refused to move former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry’s “deadly conduct” case from...
Texas Senate Set To Consider Republican Redistricting Map
As Texas House action is stalled by Democrats breaking quorum, the Senate is moving forward this week on a Republican plan to redraw the state’s 38 congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans’ new map, drawn to maximize partisan political...
USDA Approves Texas’ SNAP Waiver Request
Federal approval has been granted for Texas and five other states seeking to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs from being used to purchase sugary drinks and other unhealthy snacks. SNAP is administered by the states, but overseen by the U.S....
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Charges Against Ken Paxton Dropped
The political prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton is finally over.
Pressure Builds On The Epstein & Trump Assassination Details
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: J.D. Wilcox is a Documentary Filmmaker. He just released a new project...
Quiet Collapse of Law and Order?
DAs across the state are refusing to enforce the law. That spells trouble for the rest of us.
7.17.2025: Investigating Mars.
Paxton Investigates Snack Company for Deceptive Practices… New Execution Date Set for Child Killer… New York...
Special Session and Campaign Finance Update
Today we look into what insights conservatives can gain from the latest dump of campaign finance reports,...
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...