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Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill
If Senate Bill 10 had passed, it would not have lowered property tax bills.
Farmersville Proposes Double-Digit Tax Increase
Farmersville officials are proposing a double-digit property tax increase for the coming year to help...
Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board
Dr. Mary Tally Bowden has announced that she will appeal the case brought against her by the Texas Medical...
After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers
The Texas House has approved a measure aimed at restoring the state attorney general’s power to prosecute election fraud. It’s an issue that landed on the special session agenda after State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) helped sink it during the regular session. Senate...
Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has remanded a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery back to a Travis County district court. The ruling follows the plaintiff’s decision to drop certain allegations that had triggered the...
From School Choice To Bail Reform: Hundreds of Laws Now Enforceable
On September 1, hundreds of new laws took effect in Texas.
KIPP Academy Teacher Arrested for Indecency With a 15-Year-Old Student
Priscilla Castro is accused of fondling a female student at a KIPP charter school in San Antonio.
Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law
The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.
Pearsall ISD Fires Teacher’s Aide for ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Student
Alizandra Berrelez worked as a paraprofessional at Pearsall Junior High.
Texas A&M Fights Records Request on New Civics Initiative
Secrecy shrouds the development of the “Aggie Lyceum.”
State Commission Reprimands Former Hays County Judge
Thompson is accused of creating a hostile work environment, which led to her resignation.
Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series
The approval came in spite of a projected budget deficit of $220 million.
TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only
The move brings Texas A&M into compliance with state law.
Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill
If Senate Bill 10 had passed, it would not have lowered property tax bills.
Farmersville Proposes Double-Digit Tax Increase
Farmersville officials are proposing a double-digit property tax increase for the coming year to help...
Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board
Dr. Mary Tally Bowden has announced that she will appeal the case brought against her by the Texas Medical...
After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers
The Texas House has approved a measure aimed at restoring the state attorney general’s power to prosecute election fraud. It’s an issue that landed on the special session agenda after State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) helped sink it during the regular session. Senate...
Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has remanded a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery back to a Travis County district court. The ruling follows the plaintiff’s decision to drop certain allegations that had triggered the...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Is Texas Shielding Illegal Aliens?
An investigation reveals troubling patterns in how law enforcement agencies across Texas are certifying "U visa" applications for illegal aliens.
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...
The DISTURBING Secret This Texas School District Tried to Bury
An undercover video at a Texas school district exposes teachers committing heinous crimes against the most...
John Cornyn: America First Senator or MAGA Fraud?!
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who...
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced To Fund D.I.E. Cultural Marxism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Quintero leads the Think Local Liberty project at the Texas Public...
8.26.2025: GOP rejects punishment for DEMs
Republican Caucus Rejects Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers… Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in GOP Primary...
8/25/25 Will Democrats Be Punished?
- House Republicans Split on Punishing Democrat Quorum Breakers - Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional...