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Will San Antonio’s New Mayor Continue to Fund DEI Initiatives Amid Budget Crisis?
Although the city faces two years of projected budget deficits, San Antonio may continue funding DEI initiatives.
Houston Mayor Unveils $7 Billion Proposed Budget
Houston Mayor John Whitmire presented his proposed $7 billion city budget for 2026 on Tuesday. Whitmire...
Students Arrested During Anti-Israel Protests Sue UT-Austin
Four UT-Austin students arrested during 2024’s anti-Israel “protests” have sued the university and Gov. Greg...
Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer
The general counsel and policy director for House Speaker Dustin Burrows was fired this week and was reportedly escorted from the Texas Capitol by law enforcement officials. The speaker’s office confirmed to Texas Scorecard on Tuesday morning that Jimmy Skipton IV had...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Targets Chinese Companies Over Privacy Violations
Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued formal warnings to several major Chinese-owned companies—including TP-Link, Alibaba, and CapCut—accusing them of violating the privacy rights of Texas residents. The companies, identified as being aligned with the Chinese...
Legislators Warn Universities to Comply With Federal Ruling on Discounted Tuition for Illegals
Lawmakers say the burden is on university leaders to ensure compliance.
FBI Houston Arrests Chinese National for Spying on US Navy
Another Chinese national was arrested in Oregon, and the pair are accused of surveilling U.S. military personnel and facilities.
US Senate Rejects Proposal Deterring States From Regulating AI
The provision removed from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could have undone measures passed in Texas intended to safeguard against the potential harms of AI.
US Supreme Court Affirms Parental Rights, Religious Liberty in Schools
Texas advocates celebrated parents’ win over ideological sex and gender indoctrination in government schools.
Texas Officially Phases Out Temporary Paper License Plates
Officials for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles say the change will make it easier to prevent crimes involving counterfeit license plates.
Federal Agents Bust Anti-Tren Gang Members After Houston Shooting
Federal authorities are targeting a violent Venezuelan gang known as Anti-Tren, believed to be connected to a Houston bar shooting that injured six people in March.
IRS Withholds Wages of Arlington Mayor Over Federal Tax Debt
Taxpayers reportedly question Mayor Jim Ross’ ability to lead Arlington because of issues with his personal finances.
Colin Allred Launches Another Senate Bid After 2024 Defeat
The 2026 race is already shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests in the country.
Will San Antonio’s New Mayor Continue to Fund DEI Initiatives Amid Budget Crisis?
Although the city faces two years of projected budget deficits, San Antonio may continue funding DEI initiatives.
Houston Mayor Unveils $7 Billion Proposed Budget
Houston Mayor John Whitmire presented his proposed $7 billion city budget for 2026 on Tuesday. Whitmire...
Students Arrested During Anti-Israel Protests Sue UT-Austin
Four UT-Austin students arrested during 2024’s anti-Israel “protests” have sued the university and Gov. Greg...
Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer
The general counsel and policy director for House Speaker Dustin Burrows was fired this week and was reportedly escorted from the Texas Capitol by law enforcement officials. The speaker’s office confirmed to Texas Scorecard on Tuesday morning that Jimmy Skipton IV had...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Targets Chinese Companies Over Privacy Violations
Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued formal warnings to several major Chinese-owned companies—including TP-Link, Alibaba, and CapCut—accusing them of violating the privacy rights of Texas residents. The companies, identified as being aligned with the Chinese...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Cruz Calls For Biden’s Impeachment
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is calling for President Joe Biden’s impeachment, prosecution, and imprisonment due to findings in recently released federal documents that detail an alleged scandal between Biden and a Ukrainian businessman.
Senator Don Huffines Talks About The RINO Reckoning
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Former State Senator Don Huffines is a well-know businessman, 5th generation Texan, and is the purveyor of the Huffines Liberty Foundation.
America is Exceptional
Tyrants want us to forget just how extraordinary it is to be an American.
6.28.2024: Illegal aliens breach military bases.
Illegal Aliens Continue to Breach Military Installations… Texas Congressman Plots Path to National Takeover...
6/27/24 Illegal Arrested After Chick-Fil-A Shooting
-Suspect Arrested in Irving Chick-fil-A Double Homicide Was in US Illegally
-Travis County Drops Charges Against UT-Austin Anti-Israel Agitators
-Faith-Based Organization Speaks Out Against Sexually Explicit Books in Fort Worth ISD
Is Your Data Open to Attack?
School districts across the state are leaving money to protect themselves from data breaches on the table.
5.15.2025: City disannexes Muslim development.
Legislation Would Abolish Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases… Texans in D.C. Join Push to Cement...
Conservatives Push Hard In Final Weeks
Today, we give you an overview of several key wins and multiple moving parts of the final push to get...
5/14/25 Major ICE Arrests in Houston
- ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects - Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned...