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Republican Chair Considers Democrat Lawmaker’s Bill for ‘HPV Plan’
Critics worry it will turn the state into “the de facto marketing arm of Merck.”
Houston Mayor Completes Overhaul of Montrose TIRZ Board
Houston Mayor John Whitmire completed a restaffing of the Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board...
Trump on the $100 Bill? Freshman Congressman Aims To Make It Happen
It’s all about the Donalds? In a bold move to honor the current president, North Texas U.S. Rep. Brandon...
Trump Invites Texans to Highly Anticipated Joint Address
Three Texans will be among those seated with First Lady Melania Trump during President Donald Trump’s upcoming address to a joint session of Congress. On Tuesday evening, Trump will deliver a speech to Congress in which he will “tell it like it is.” The event will be...
Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Org Pays Massive Salaries
Records show a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization is paying over a dozen of its employees salaries that are more than the governor. The Texas Association of School Boards is a lobbying organization that is funded almost exclusively by Texas taxpayer dollars through...
TAMU Law Application Emphasizes ‘Racial,’ ‘Gender Identity’ Grievances
Wokeness found at Aggie law school.
Stratford ISD Confirms Educator Misconduct ‘Rumors’
Two school district employees are under investigation for alleged misconduct with students.
Tomball ISD Seeks Voter Approval of $429 Million Bond Package
District voters approved $494 million in school bond debt just four years ago.
Texas House Passes School Choice Bill for the First Time in History
Gov. Abbott has said he is ready to sign the measure into law, calling it the launch of the “largest school choice program in the nation.”
Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
The legislation ends the “shared governance” model between faculty senates and boards of regents.
Texas Senators Pass Measure Giving $2.5 Billion to Film Industry
The proposal would tie the state’s film incentive program to a new fund and lower cast and crew residency requirements for qualifying productions.
Houston May Raise Rates To Replace Failing Water Plant
Officials say the water plant that serves 75 percent of Houston residents is at risk of catastrophic failure and must be replaced.
As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
With interest, the district’s $290 million bond would cost property taxpayers almost double the amount voters will see on the May ballot.
Republican Chair Considers Democrat Lawmaker’s Bill for ‘HPV Plan’
Critics worry it will turn the state into “the de facto marketing arm of Merck.”
Houston Mayor Completes Overhaul of Montrose TIRZ Board
Houston Mayor John Whitmire completed a restaffing of the Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board...
Trump on the $100 Bill? Freshman Congressman Aims To Make It Happen
It’s all about the Donalds? In a bold move to honor the current president, North Texas U.S. Rep. Brandon...
Trump Invites Texans to Highly Anticipated Joint Address
Three Texans will be among those seated with First Lady Melania Trump during President Donald Trump’s upcoming address to a joint session of Congress. On Tuesday evening, Trump will deliver a speech to Congress in which he will “tell it like it is.” The event will be...
Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Org Pays Massive Salaries
Records show a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization is paying over a dozen of its employees salaries that are more than the governor. The Texas Association of School Boards is a lobbying organization that is funded almost exclusively by Texas taxpayer dollars through...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Prior-term Doctrine
The legal team for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to dismiss all but one of the articles of impeachment against him. They say that is because the alleged misconduct occurred prior to the 2022 general election and is therefore void under the so-called prior-term doctrine. Prior-term doctrine, based on Texas Government Code 665, holds that because citizens are the ultimate authority in electing people to public office, if allegations of misconduct are known to the...
5/22/24 Live from Texas GOP Convention in San Antonio
– Delegates arrive for RPT convention.
– Texas sues Biden Administration to stop redefinition of ‘sex’.
– Dallas City Council to consider resolution condemning border security legislation.
ALL 50 States Should Undergo A R.I.N.O. Reckoning
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Cheryl Bean is the conservative running for Texas House in District 97. She’s...
5.22.2024 Casinos Spend Big in Texas
Texas Sues Biden Administration to Stop Redefinition of “Sex”… New Casino-Funded PAC Spends Big to Help Dade...
A Barn Burner Week For Texas Conservatives
Grassroots candidates are closing with positive messages while the moderates continue with numerous last minute attacks. The Texas GOP is also meeting this week to make some big decisions.
3/6/25 Most Wanted Illegal Arrested
- Texas’ Most Wanted Illegal Alien Captured in San Antonio - Abbott on Texas Lottery: Investigation Will...
Dusty Lied…The Texas House Still Plagued By Democrat Chairs
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brent Money is Texan to the core. A sixth-generation resident of Hunt County,...
Do You Know How Many Fights Were in Texas Schools Last Year?
Why does it seem there are more fights in Texas schools than ever before? Maybe legislation can help with...
3.6.2025: House pays Democrat $233k.
Texas House Keeps Democrat Adviser on Payroll at $233K… Senators Tackle Public School ‘Obscenity...