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What’s on the Ballot: 17 Proposed Amendments Head to Voters in November
From property taxes to bail reform, 17 proposed constitutional amendments will be on the ballot.
Houston City Council Adopts New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
A new ordinance passed by the Houston City Council introduces sweeping changes for short-term rental...
Texas Lottery Commission Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny and Investigations
Ryan Mindell has resigned as Executive Director of the Texas Lottery Commission, marking an unexpected turn...
Mesquite ISD’s $600 Million Bond Would Cost $1.1 Billion With Interest
Mesquite Independent School District officials are asking voters to approve a $600 million bond package to expand, renovate, and replace facilities and equipment. With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers $1.1 billion, according to the district’s...
Texas Lawmakers Consider Over-The-Counter Access to Ivermectin
A proposal to allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription was heard in the House Public Health Committee on Monday. House Bill 3219 by State Rep. Joanne Shofner (R–Nacogdoches) would direct the commissioner of the Department of State Health...
‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Proposal Signed into Law
The new law includes provisions to protect physical activity time in schools and require warning labels on foods containing certain additives.
Collin County Officials OK Purchases for Hand-Marked Balloting
Commissioners approved purchasing items required to implement a ballot-on-demand system in November.
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Abbott to Add Abortion Pill Ban To Special Session
The group argues that while mailing or administering abortion pills in Texas is already illegal, enforcement tools are lacking—particularly when it comes to out-of-state actors.
Williamson County Officials Vote to Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
To comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order, the commissioners voted to use ballot-on-demand printers for this year’s general election.
New Higher Education Reforms Receive Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Elected officials are increasing oversight of taxpayer-subsidized universities.
Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Requiring Insurance To Cover Detransition Care
The new law requires health insurance agencies to pay for any adverse effects from a gender mutilating surgery if they provided coverage for the surgery itself.
Patrick Accuses Abbott of Trying To Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Texas
Gov. Abbott’s veto of legislation banning THC has created a rare public clash between two of the state’s top leaders.
Parents Praise Passage of Protections From Sexual Predators in Schools
An army of advocates worked with lawmakers to protect students from sexual abuse and exploitation.
What’s on the Ballot: 17 Proposed Amendments Head to Voters in November
From property taxes to bail reform, 17 proposed constitutional amendments will be on the ballot.
Houston City Council Adopts New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
A new ordinance passed by the Houston City Council introduces sweeping changes for short-term rental...
Texas Lottery Commission Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny and Investigations
Ryan Mindell has resigned as Executive Director of the Texas Lottery Commission, marking an unexpected turn...
Mesquite ISD’s $600 Million Bond Would Cost $1.1 Billion With Interest
Mesquite Independent School District officials are asking voters to approve a $600 million bond package to expand, renovate, and replace facilities and equipment. With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers $1.1 billion, according to the district’s...
Texas Lawmakers Consider Over-The-Counter Access to Ivermectin
A proposal to allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription was heard in the House Public Health Committee on Monday. House Bill 3219 by State Rep. Joanne Shofner (R–Nacogdoches) would direct the commissioner of the Department of State Health...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
President Good Memory Sends Military to the Border
As the deadline for Title 42 hovers over border states, President Joe Biden has approved sending 1,500 U.S. troops to the southern border. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the move will do nothing to stop illegal immigration. Title 42 was issued at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and was designed to allow customs enforcement to send illegal aliens from “COVID-19 impacted” countries—such as Canada and Mexico—back to their country of origin without processing them. However, Title 42 is...
Meet The Donald Trump Of Hood County, Texas And Who’s Attacking Him!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Steve Biggers is a retired photographer with a military career and the Hood...
5.1.2024: Biden again pushes wind project.
Land Commissioner Buckingham Opposes Biden Wind Sale… Supreme Court Denies Porn Industry Efforts to Block...
4/30/24 University of Texas Fights Back Against ‘Protestors’
– UT-Austin ‘protesters’ clash with police.
– Texas grid operator warns of coming problems as energy prices rise.
– Land Commissioner Buckingham opposes Biden’s ‘reckless’ offshore wind energy sale.
Anti-Israel Protest at UT-Austin
Lawless behaviors show the need for consequences in Texas higher education.
5/1/25 Conservative Lawmakers Speak Out
- Conservative Lawmakers Warn Texas House Is Running Out of Time To Pass GOP Priorities - House Leadership...
Laughing At The Left…It Helps
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Tim Young is a very talented comedian, pundit, and writer. Tim Young is a...
Are Local Officials Distracted by Corruption?
Should local administrators represent us as they face corruption charges?
5.1.2025: ‘Antisemitic’ resolution draws fire
Abbott Pushes Bail Reform in Houston… Central Texas Teacher Accused of Using Student Photos To Create Child...