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Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
The legislation ends the “shared governance” model between faculty senates and boards of regents.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Exposes Illicit Lottery Ticket Reseller After $83M Jackpot Win
After an $83 million lottery jackpot was won in Austin, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick paid the outlet that sold the...
‘The Man Behind the Curtain’: Democrat Obama Lawyer Retains Power in Texas House
After it was revealed that he helped craft controversial House rules that expanded Democrat power in the...
House Committee Unilaterally Raises Office Budgets, Gives Democrat Vice Chairs $3.6M in New Pay
In an unprecedented move, the Texas House Administration Committee has unanimously approved significant increases to legislative office budgets without a vote from the full House. Traditionally, such budgetary changes are enacted through a housekeeping resolution,...
Texans for Vaccine Choice Rally Celebrates Medical Liberty
State and federal lawmakers spoke out in support of medical liberty and family values at the 10th anniversary celebration of Texans for Vaccine Choice. The rally was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol. A lineup of speakers, including U.S. Rep. Chip Roy...
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill To Allow American Victims of Terrorism to Sue International Orgs
The new measure would hold international organizations that support terrorist groups accountable.
Katy ISD Considers Discipline Policy Amid Self-Defense Debate
The current policy requires the district to punish all students involved in an altercation, regardless of who started the fight.
Texas GOP Endorses Conservative Candidates in Local Races
The Republican Party of Texas is endorsing candidates in local races that are nominally “non-partisan.”
Trump Admin Derails Houston-Dallas Train Grant, Saving Taxpayers Millions
The cost estimates for the project soared from $12 billion to over $40 billion.
Texas Senators Move to Ban Local Government Funding of Abortion Travel Entities
State Sen. Donna Campbell’s measure would expand Texas’ pro-life laws by banning indirect cooperation between the government and abortion providers.
Mayes Middleton Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
He announced he is personally committing $10 million to jumpstart his campaign.
Fort Bend ISD Approves Policy That Affirms Students’ Biological Sex
Schools will be required to notify the parents of any student requesting name or pronoun changes that do not align with their biological sex.
Texas House Set to Honor Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards
Richards served as the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America from 2006 to 2018.
Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
The legislation ends the “shared governance” model between faculty senates and boards of regents.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Exposes Illicit Lottery Ticket Reseller After $83M Jackpot Win
After an $83 million lottery jackpot was won in Austin, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick paid the outlet that sold the...
‘The Man Behind the Curtain’: Democrat Obama Lawyer Retains Power in Texas House
After it was revealed that he helped craft controversial House rules that expanded Democrat power in the...
House Committee Unilaterally Raises Office Budgets, Gives Democrat Vice Chairs $3.6M in New Pay
In an unprecedented move, the Texas House Administration Committee has unanimously approved significant increases to legislative office budgets without a vote from the full House. Traditionally, such budgetary changes are enacted through a housekeeping resolution,...
Texans for Vaccine Choice Rally Celebrates Medical Liberty
State and federal lawmakers spoke out in support of medical liberty and family values at the 10th anniversary celebration of Texans for Vaccine Choice. The rally was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol. A lineup of speakers, including U.S. Rep. Chip Roy...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Filthy Books!
Christin Bentley, a Tyler ISD mom, discusses her campaign to get rid of pornography in Texas school libraries. Plus, with the legislative session more than halfway over, Michael Quinn Sullivan reflects on what has (and hasn’t) happened so far.
2/20/24 Trump Endorses Against Texas House ‘RINOs’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUczdF1HEt8 - Donald Trump issues new endorsements in Texas...
John Cornyn Does It Again…Betrays Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Representative Brian Harrison represents the 10th district in the Texas State...
Mayorkas IMPEACHED As Terror Attack Deemed Imminent
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Doctor, admiral, and congressman Ronny Jackson.
2.20.2024: Election fraud emerges as top issue in court race
Election Fraud Enforcement Emerges as Top Issue in Criminal Court of Appeals Race… Brave Books Launches...
2.21.2025: Majority of Texans want school choice.
NGOs Lay Off Workers as White House Halts Funding to Illegal Aliens… School Choice Bill Filed in Texas...
2/20/25 Superintendent Salaries are Out of Control!
- Lawmakers Propose Limits on School Superintendent Salaries - Texas Senators Approve Constitutional...
I Know Who & What Democrats Are
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Rick de la Torre is a retired CIA operations officer. As Senior Vice...
We’ve All Heard of DEI, But Have You Heard of MWBE?
One family is suing to kill minority contracting programs in Texas by arguing that they are unconstitutional...