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Texas Can Require Voter ID on Mail Ballots, Federal Court Rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had “no difficulty concluding” the state’s ID requirement “fully complies” with federal law.
Legislation to Ban Local Governments from Hiring Lobbyists Clears Senate Vote
The Texas Senate has once again passed legislation to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, continuing a years-long...
Senate Moves To Restore Attorney General’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 11, reviving a years-long push to restore the attorney general’s...
Republican Redistricting Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats
Following a first round of public hearings on mid-census congressional redistricting, Republican lawmakers have proposed new district maps that could increase the number of GOP-held U.S. House seats in Texas by five. House Bill 4, filed Wednesday by Republican State...
Texas Father Files Suit Against California Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Drugs
A Texas man is suing a California-based doctor for prescribing and mailing abortion drugs to his girlfriend, resulting in the deaths of their two children. Jerry Rodriguez has accused Dr. Remy Coeytaux of illegally mailing abortion drugs into Texas, aiding in illegal...
Abbott Orders Arrest of Fleeing Democrats After House Fails to Reach Quorum
Capitol sources have indicated that a number of quorum-busting Democrats may be hiding in Texas.
Texas Senate Committee Moves Women’s Privacy Act Closer to Floor Vote
The measure will help protect the privacy of women and girls in places such as locker rooms and restrooms.
Inmate Death During Release Sparks Investigation in Harris County
Surveillance footage released Friday shows a chaotic altercation between Harris County officers and inmate Alexis Cardenas, who later died during his attempted release from jail.
Houston ISD Rolls Out Cell Phone Ban Amid New State Mandate
Under district guidelines, students must keep devices powered off and out of sight from campus arrival until dismissal, including during lunch and transitions.
Texas Higher Ed Coordinating Board Seeks To Hide Abortion Research Records
Requested records include those from a Texas A&M professor’s abortion research project.
Montgomery County Arrests School Employee for Soliciting a Minor Online
Jaime Gonzalez worked in the Tomball ISD and Magnolia ISD bus barns.
Abbott Threatens to Remove Quorum-Busting Democrats from Office
Abbott also warned that lawmakers soliciting or accepting financial help to avoid fines or facilitate their absence may be violating bribery laws.
Texas Democrats Flee the State to Block Redistricting Plan
The redistricting plan, unveiled by GOP lawmakers, would create five new Republican-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 elections.
Texas Can Require Voter ID on Mail Ballots, Federal Court Rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had “no difficulty concluding” the state’s ID requirement “fully complies” with federal law.
Legislation to Ban Local Governments from Hiring Lobbyists Clears Senate Vote
The Texas Senate has once again passed legislation to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, continuing a years-long...
Senate Moves To Restore Attorney General’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 11, reviving a years-long push to restore the attorney general’s...
Republican Redistricting Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats
Following a first round of public hearings on mid-census congressional redistricting, Republican lawmakers have proposed new district maps that could increase the number of GOP-held U.S. House seats in Texas by five. House Bill 4, filed Wednesday by Republican State...
Texas Father Files Suit Against California Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Drugs
A Texas man is suing a California-based doctor for prescribing and mailing abortion drugs to his girlfriend, resulting in the deaths of their two children. Jerry Rodriguez has accused Dr. Remy Coeytaux of illegally mailing abortion drugs into Texas, aiding in illegal...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas House Rejects Election Integrity Measure
The proposal would return power to the attorney general to prosecute election crimes.
7/3/25 A Shakeup in the Texas Senate
- Wave of Retirements and Campaign Launches Reshape Texas Senate - University of North Texas Initiative...
Salcedo Show Axiom #4 – Left-Wingers Project Qualities That They Have In Abundance
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Salcedo Show Axiom #4.
What is Going on With Baytown’s $75M Stadium?
Baytown is getting a massive stadium, but no one knows when, why, or where.
7.3.2025: A warning to universities.
Congressional Redistricting in 2025?… Universities Warned to Comply With Federal Ruling on Tuition For...
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...
7.30.2025: DEMs seek quorum-bust cash.
Democrats Fundraising for Another Quorum Break… Shipley Do-Nuts Sold to California Firm… Schools Implement...
7/29/2025 Cocaine Bust at the Border
- CBP Officers Seize Over $1 Million of Cocaine in South Texas - Report: Texas Democrats Fundraising for...