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Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
A spokesperson for the flood control district said the discrepancy claims “are inaccurate and based on misinterpretations.”
NO MORE EXCUSES: Texas Set to End Schools’ ‘Sovereign Immunity’ in Sex Abuse Cases
In a big win for protecting Texas children from sexual predators in public schools, state senators...
Legislation to Make Vaccine Manufacturers Liable Passes Senate
Legislation to hold manufacturers liable for advertising harmful vaccines passed out of the Senate on...
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws
Lawmakers in the Texas House have approved a measure to preemptively prohibit the state from adopting most firearm-related red flag laws. Senate Bill 1362, filed by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) in the Senate and carried by State Rep. Cole Hefner (R–Mount...
Houston Faces Lawsuit Over Continued Membership in Regional Planning Council
Houston is facing a lawsuit from government accountability advocates after city officials renewed membership in the Houston-Galveston Area Council, costing $93,000 in dues, despite a voter-approved city charter amendment requiring otherwise. The lawsuit, filed by Fair...
Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994.
Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes
A new law going into effect next year could change that.
Chair of Texas Tech Regents Launches ‘Save College Sports’ Initiative
The new effort comes at a time of unprecedented uncertainty for college sports.
Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
Austin firefighters voted in favor of the no-confidence resolution on Friday.
South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso ISD trustee Frank Alanis pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to stash cocaine on a middle school campus.
ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June
One arrest involved an individual previously convicted of hijacking an airplane.
Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
The first 30 House bill numbers remain reserved—held by House leadership for top-priority legislation that has not yet been filed.
Texas Lawsuit Challenges Federal Overreach
Attorney Clayton Calvin said his client wants the courts “to recognize the limits in the Commerce Clause are real.”
Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
A spokesperson for the flood control district said the discrepancy claims “are inaccurate and based on misinterpretations.”
NO MORE EXCUSES: Texas Set to End Schools’ ‘Sovereign Immunity’ in Sex Abuse Cases
In a big win for protecting Texas children from sexual predators in public schools, state senators...
Legislation to Make Vaccine Manufacturers Liable Passes Senate
Legislation to hold manufacturers liable for advertising harmful vaccines passed out of the Senate on...
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws
Lawmakers in the Texas House have approved a measure to preemptively prohibit the state from adopting most firearm-related red flag laws. Senate Bill 1362, filed by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) in the Senate and carried by State Rep. Cole Hefner (R–Mount...
Houston Faces Lawsuit Over Continued Membership in Regional Planning Council
Houston is facing a lawsuit from government accountability advocates after city officials renewed membership in the Houston-Galveston Area Council, costing $93,000 in dues, despite a voter-approved city charter amendment requiring otherwise. The lawsuit, filed by Fair...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Controversial Immigration Law: What You Need to Know
As expected, the Biden administration has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop a new border security effort in Texas, calling the law “unconstitutional.” Passed during the fourth special session last year, Senate Bill 4 creates a new state crime for entering the country illegally, empowering law enforcement to arrest illegal crossers.
The Show Behind The Show, Article Of Faith Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean battle's and ailment as Chris & Sean tackle the sickness afflicting...
Season 8 Episode 2: The Connectivity Conceit
Texas is in control of its destiny when it comes to energy production, but individuals are out to steal that...
9.30.2024: Cartels cleared off Texas island.
State Rids Border Island of Cartel Activity… Texas Supreme Court Allows Gun Ban… A&M to Deactivate...
9/27/24 Texas A&M Ending LGBTQ Studies Minor
-A&M to Deactivate ‘LGBTQ’ Studies Minor and Social Justice Certificate -El Paso Teacher Arrested Twice...
Overview Of Texas Legislative Session 2025, Part Two
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Overview Of Texas Legislative Session 2025, Part Two
Small Town Corruption Strikes Again
Small-town corruption is often more offensive than in big cities. This one from Edcouch, TX, is no different.
6.5.2025: No more college aid for illegals.
Trump DOJ Forces Texas to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens… ICE Houston Deports 142 Criminal Aliens...
TLR Attacks Speaker Burrows
SB 12 was restored in conference, Tinderholt is retiring, and TLR is attacking Burrows along with many other...