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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.
Trump DOJ Official Aaron Reitz Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
Aaron Reitz, a former deputy attorney general under Ken Paxton and recent Trump administration appointee,...
New STAAR Results Reveal Students ‘Not Where They Need To Be Academically’
Newly released results of Texas high school students’ End-of-Course assessments for 2025 show “too many...
Houston Doctor Warns Texas Needs More Robust Medical Freedom Protections
Houston-based Dr. Mary Talley Bowden recently shared in an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast that Texans need robust medical freedom protections in the face of the state's massive medical industry. In the episode released Tuesday, Bowden told Rogan that since Texas is...
FBI Dallas Announces 109 Children Rescued, 244 Offenders Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
A sweeping law enforcement initiative led by the FBI Dallas Field Office and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has resulted in the rescue of 109 children and the arrest of 244 individuals involved in online child exploitation. The operation,...
Restoration of the Alamo
An update on the Alamo’s redevelopment.
Texas Lawmakers Tackle Growing Threat to Cattle and Hunting Industries From Flesh-Eating Parasite
The House Agriculture and Livestock Committee heard from experts and concerned citizens about the dangers of a parasite making its way toward the U.S. border from Mexico.
Montgomery County Secures First Murder Conviction Under Texas Fentanyl Law
The 2023 law allows anyone who supplies fentanyl resulting in death to be charged with murder.
Republicans Campaign for Texas Attorney General
Aaron Reitz, Mayes Middleton, and Joan Huffman are competing for the open seat.
Texas National Guard Mobilizing To Assist ICE
Soldiers will reportedly operate illegal alien detention centers and provide security for some ICE operations.
Texas Republicans Ready to Redistrict Congressional Seats
Democrat districts targeted for change were drawn using racial “coalitions” that a federal court ruled in 2024 are not protected by the Voting Rights Act.
Ban on THC Revived in Texas Senate After Abbott Veto
While Sen. Charles Perry initially referred to the legislation as a regulatory measure, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has directly framed the bill as a “ban on THC.”
Gainesville ISD Employee Caught in Underage Sex Solicitation Sting
School maintenance worker Hunter Jordan was charged with online solicitation of a minor.
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.
Trump DOJ Official Aaron Reitz Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
Aaron Reitz, a former deputy attorney general under Ken Paxton and recent Trump administration appointee,...
New STAAR Results Reveal Students ‘Not Where They Need To Be Academically’
Newly released results of Texas high school students’ End-of-Course assessments for 2025 show “too many...
Houston Doctor Warns Texas Needs More Robust Medical Freedom Protections
Houston-based Dr. Mary Talley Bowden recently shared in an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast that Texans need robust medical freedom protections in the face of the state's massive medical industry. In the episode released Tuesday, Bowden told Rogan that since Texas is...
FBI Dallas Announces 109 Children Rescued, 244 Offenders Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
A sweeping law enforcement initiative led by the FBI Dallas Field Office and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has resulted in the rescue of 109 children and the arrest of 244 individuals involved in online child exploitation. The operation,...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Phelan Allies Flee
Two members who everyone thought were definitely with Dade are waffling. The Texas Supreme Court has made...
11/20/24 DECEPTIVE Campaigning in House Speaker Race
- Gov. Abbott Announces Executive Order to Protect Texas’ Infrastructure From China - Fraudulent Texts Spark...
The New Political Divide- America-First vs America-Last
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Representative Brian Harrison represents the 10th district in the Texas State...
11.20.2024: Texas is going nuclear.
Abbott Issues Second Order Related to China in Two Days… Plan Released Outlining Future of Nuclear Power in...
6.20.2025: Comptroller race rattled
Hancock Leaves Senate, With Appointment Set to Upset Comptroller Race… Shake Up for TLR After Political...
6/19/25 A Disastrous Session for TLR
- Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes Up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session - Abbott Backs Kelly...
Latest Round Of Terrorist Democrat Riots
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: AJ Rice is the CEO of Publius Public Relations. He is the Editor-in-Chief of...
Are Police Officer Quotas Really Banned in Texas?
While state law bans quotas on tickets, it says nothing about quotas on traffic stops. Not much different,...