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Paxton Instructs Texas School Districts To Follow State’s Ten Commandments Law
Despite a federal judge’s court order halting display of the Ten Commandments in 11 districts, the rest of the state is still required to follow the new law.
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House
As the Texas Legislature continues its second special session, legislation aimed at banning taxpayer-funded...
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Arrests 71 Wanted Offenders
Montgomery County’s weeklong law enforcement push, known as Operation Heatwave, resulted in dozens of arrests and the execution of nearly 100 warrants. County officials announced Tuesday the results of Operation Heatwave, which focused on locating and arresting...
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The University of Houston is offering fall 2025 classes that explicitly list “queer theory” as a large part of the curriculum and a major lens for classroom discussion. The first class, Introduction to Women's Studies, promotes feminist theory, queer theory, and...
Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases
Conservative amendments proposed during debate strengthened the legislation.
House Republicans Reject Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers
The debate comes days after Gov. Greg Abbott added “legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during a session” to the special session agenda.
Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General
The Republican primary race for Attorney General is shaping up to be one of the most watched races in the 2026 cycle.
Values Shift: Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional District Shake-Up
Senators passed the House congressional redistricting plan on a party-line vote. It now goes to the governor.
Texas Joins Trump Administration’s Fight Against California Energy Rules
Paxton argues that Texas has a significant interest in the lawsuit, as California’s rules threaten state sovereignty.
Hood County Judge Accused of Election Interference
Mitchell Bend resident Cheryl Shadden claims Hood County Judge Ron Massingill unlawfully invalidated an incorporation election at the request of a bitcoin company.
Texas Unveils Rules for First Statewide School Choice Program
The program is slated to go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Hays CISD Officials Approve Tax Rate Election
A proposed 12-cent tax rate increase will appear on the general election ballot in November.
Paxton Instructs Texas School Districts To Follow State’s Ten Commandments Law
Despite a federal judge’s court order halting display of the Ten Commandments in 11 districts, the rest of the state is still required to follow the new law.
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of...
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House
As the Texas Legislature continues its second special session, legislation aimed at banning taxpayer-funded...
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Arrests 71 Wanted Offenders
Montgomery County’s weeklong law enforcement push, known as Operation Heatwave, resulted in dozens of arrests and the execution of nearly 100 warrants. County officials announced Tuesday the results of Operation Heatwave, which focused on locating and arresting...
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The University of Houston is offering fall 2025 classes that explicitly list “queer theory” as a large part of the curriculum and a major lens for classroom discussion. The first class, Introduction to Women's Studies, promotes feminist theory, queer theory, and...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Charges Against Ken Paxton Dropped
The political prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton is finally over.
7.24.2025: Flesh Eating Parasites
Texas National Guard Mobilizing To Assist ICE… Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate…...
Debate: Garrett Fulce vs. Luke Macias
Today, I sit down and discuss the different perspectives from other factions within the GOP on how we...
7/23/25 Mass Deportations Coming to Texas?
- Texas National Guard Mobilizing To Assist ICE - Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Advances in Texas Senate -...
The Epstein Issue Will Not Go Away
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mark Meckler is the President of Convention of States Foundation &...
As Democrats Return, We Look Back At What They Did To Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: as Democrats return, we look back at what they did to Texas
8.20.2025: A&M hiding abortion documents
Trump Urges Swift Passage of 'One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map'… Activist Teachers Plot To Defy Texas’...
8/18/25 The Ten Commandments in Classrooms
- Do Not Comply: Activist Teachers Plot to Defy Texas’ New Ten Commandments Law - Trump Urges Swift Passage...
The Economy Is Poised To Take Off, If The Fed Gets Out Of The Way
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Stephen Moore is a prominent free-market economist and a distinguished...