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James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Talarico has positioned himself as one of the more left-wing voices in the Texas Legislature.
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
State Rep. Jared Patterson is facing criticism after allegedly attempting to recruit primary challengers...
City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
City of Dallas officials are illegally enforcing 133 city ordinances in violation of the Texas Regulatory...
Despite Local Pleas, Southwest Texas Judge Hasn’t Removed Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Kinney County commissioners have called for the removal of Auditor Cheryll Jones following allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. This isn’t the first controversy Jones has faced as a county official, and her appointment—handled in part by her partner, who...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate
Legislation to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying is once again gaining momentum in the Texas Senate, as the special session in Austin begins. Senate Bill 12 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton was approved unanimously by the Senate State Affairs Committee on a 10-0 vote and is...
Open or Closed? The Future of Texas Primary Elections
The Republican Party of Texas is challenging Texas’ open primary system.
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
Texas GOP Ballot Will Ask Voters About Property Taxes, Immigration, and Sharia Law
While the outcomes don’t create law or amend the state constitution, they do send a clear signal to lawmakers about what the Republican base expects from its elected officials.
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
School Nurses Refuse To Give Children Band-Aids, Claim ‘Confusion’ Over New Law
Both of the legislation’s authors expressed concern with how school districts may be misapplying it.
Attorney Blames Bowie ISD’s ‘Bogus’ Charge for School Board Candidate’s Suicide
Bowie police chief Guy Green also serves on the Bowie ISD school board that voted to charge a trustee candidate with a felony.
Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Talarico has positioned himself as one of the more left-wing voices in the Texas Legislature.
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
State Rep. Jared Patterson is facing criticism after allegedly attempting to recruit primary challengers...
City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
City of Dallas officials are illegally enforcing 133 city ordinances in violation of the Texas Regulatory...
Despite Local Pleas, Southwest Texas Judge Hasn’t Removed Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Kinney County commissioners have called for the removal of Auditor Cheryll Jones following allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. This isn’t the first controversy Jones has faced as a county official, and her appointment—handled in part by her partner, who...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate
Legislation to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying is once again gaining momentum in the Texas Senate, as the special session in Austin begins. Senate Bill 12 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton was approved unanimously by the Senate State Affairs Committee on a 10-0 vote and is...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Shocking Upsets in Republican Primary Elections
Watch as the Republican primaries deliver jaw-dropping results with unexpected losses and run-offs! Grassroots conservatives took on the establishment and the outcomes will leave you speechless.
11/22/24 Free Tuition???
- UT System Regents Approve Free Tuition for Families Making $100K or Less - Report Reveals Deep Flaws in...
The Biased Press Shared In Leftist’s Historic Defeat
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Bianca De La Garza is a 10-time Emmy® nominated, award-winning journalist who...
Putting Faith in Facts
Those who deny the basic facts of Scripture are clinging blindly to a false faith.
11.22.2024: Abbott orders Chinese divestment.
Abbott Orders State to Divest from China… Paxton Sues Dallas Over Decriminalization of Marijuana… UT Regents...
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...
Democrats, The Real Racists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ruben Navarrette is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington...