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SOURCES: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Dying in House
Despite strong support within the chamber, State Affairs Chairman Ken King is reportedly blocking it.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Llano Independent School District has removed the book “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins, as well as the entire “18...
Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson
This article has been updated since publication. Harris County’s District Attorney Sean Teare has charged...
No Prison for Brazosport ISD Teacher Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Student
A Texas teacher pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an underage female student multiple times more than 15 years ago, but she will serve no time in prison per the terms of her plea deal. Brandyn Martin Hargrove, 44, was a high school teacher in the Brazosport...
Legislature Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill
The Texas House and Senate have approved legislation that would allow pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, a measure supporters say expands medical freedom. House Bill 25 by State Rep. Joanne Shofner authorizes pharmacists to sell ivermectin...
Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law
The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.
Pearsall ISD Fires Teacher’s Aide for ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Student
Alizandra Berrelez worked as a paraprofessional at Pearsall Junior High.
Texas A&M Fights Records Request on New Civics Initiative
Secrecy shrouds the development of the “Aggie Lyceum.”
State Commission Reprimands Former Hays County Judge
Thompson is accused of creating a hostile work environment, which led to her resignation.
Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series
The approval came in spite of a projected budget deficit of $220 million.
TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only
The move brings Texas A&M into compliance with state law.
Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
Jeremy Maxfield is accused of sexually assaulting an underage Lubbock ISD student in 2019 and a girl at his Amherst church in 2006.
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
With abortion facilities already shut down, pro-life lawmakers argue the next front in the battle is the online pipeline of chemical abortions.
SOURCES: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Dying in House
Despite strong support within the chamber, State Affairs Chairman Ken King is reportedly blocking it.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Llano Independent School District has removed the book “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins, as well as the entire “18...
Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson
This article has been updated since publication. Harris County’s District Attorney Sean Teare has charged...
No Prison for Brazosport ISD Teacher Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Student
A Texas teacher pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an underage female student multiple times more than 15 years ago, but she will serve no time in prison per the terms of her plea deal. Brandyn Martin Hargrove, 44, was a high school teacher in the Brazosport...
Legislature Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill
The Texas House and Senate have approved legislation that would allow pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, a measure supporters say expands medical freedom. House Bill 25 by State Rep. Joanne Shofner authorizes pharmacists to sell ivermectin...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Austin Firefighters Union Holding No-Confidence Vote Against Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding resources from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.
8/6/25 Senate Democrats Didn’t Show Up Today
- Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting - Travis County Judge Refuses...
Salcedo Storm Podcast Special: Governor Greg Abbott & The Democrat Quorum Break
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris interviews Governor Greg Abbott and Senior Editor at the Texas...
The GOP Must Understand That We Expect Them To Protect Us From Democrats
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Julie McCarty founded True Texas Project 16 years ago and has built it into...
8.6.2025: Booting Gene Wu.
Abbott Seeks to Remove Democrat Caucus Chair from Office… Paxton Threatens Fleeing Democrats with Court...
8.27.2025: Restoring A.G. Power
House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers… Houston Doctor Keeps Fighting Texas Medical Board...
8/26/25 Battling Election Fraud
- After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes to Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers - Gov. Abbott Adds...
John Cornyn: America First Senator or MAGA Fraud?!
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who...
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced To Fund D.I.E. Cultural Marxism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Quintero leads the Think Local Liberty project at the Texas Public...