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US Supreme Court Shoots Down Mexico’s Lawsuit Against American Gun Companies
The court found that Mexico failed to prove US gun companies violated a law shielding them from liability when overlooking sales to drug cartels.
Ex-Professor Admits To Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Tarleton State University
A former Tarleton State University associate professor has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from...
Texas Senators Unanimously Approve Biennial Budget
The Texas Senate on Tuesday moved forward with its proposed $336.1 billion state budget for the 2026–2027...
Analysis: Campaign To Save the Texas Lottery Linked to Gov. Abbott Advisor
If you live in Texas, you’ve likely been subject to a steady stream of advertisements calling for the legalization of casinos in the state. Following a series of repetitive and unsuccessful ads is a new social media advertising campaign launched to protect the...
Hegar’s Departure Sparks Early GOP Battle for Comptroller
With Comptroller Glenn Hegar set to become the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, the race to replace him is already well underway—nearly a year before the primary elections. Two Republicans have launched early campaigns for the post: Railroad...
Republicans Win Runoff Races in Frisco, Lose McKinney Mayoral Matchup
Runoffs were held Saturday in races where no candidate received a majority of votes in the May 3 local elections.
Judge: Texas Lottery Commissioners Must Protect Disputed $83.5M Jackpot
The court will reconvene next week to discuss a temporary injunction that could protect the jackpot winnings throughout litigation.
Lawmakers Address China Threat
One of the measures passed by lawmakers creates an advisory committee to assess Texas’ supply chains in the scenario of a geopolitical conflict.
Banking Lobbyists Reportedly Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto Transactional Gold Legislation
The legislation permits the state comptroller to authorize the use of gold and silver as currency.
New $10.5M Houston Police Department Training Center Will Not Require Taxpayer Funding
Private donations will cover the construction of the training facility designed to bolster officer readiness.
Winnsboro ISD Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Student
Nicholas Gabriel was a football coach and teacher at Winnsboro High School.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Costs Millions as Texas House Failed to Act
Texas lawmakers once again failed to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, despite state taxpayers footing a $94.5 million bill for 2025.
SAVE Data Helps Texas Nab Potential Noncitizen Voters
Secretary of State Jane Nelson referred 33 potential noncitizen voters for investigation.
US Supreme Court Shoots Down Mexico’s Lawsuit Against American Gun Companies
The court found that Mexico failed to prove US gun companies violated a law shielding them from liability when overlooking sales to drug cartels.
Ex-Professor Admits To Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Tarleton State University
A former Tarleton State University associate professor has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from...
Texas Senators Unanimously Approve Biennial Budget
The Texas Senate on Tuesday moved forward with its proposed $336.1 billion state budget for the 2026–2027...
Analysis: Campaign To Save the Texas Lottery Linked to Gov. Abbott Advisor
If you live in Texas, you’ve likely been subject to a steady stream of advertisements calling for the legalization of casinos in the state. Following a series of repetitive and unsuccessful ads is a new social media advertising campaign launched to protect the...
Hegar’s Departure Sparks Early GOP Battle for Comptroller
With Comptroller Glenn Hegar set to become the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, the race to replace him is already well underway—nearly a year before the primary elections. Two Republicans have launched early campaigns for the post: Railroad...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Illegal aliens are attacking Texas law enforcement | What’s next?
The chaos at our southern border seems to be spiraling more out of control every week. To read the full story, click here.
AG Ken Paxton Pushes Back On The Biden Regime’s Illegal Immigration Campaign
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton.
A Centrist Visits The Conservative Salcedo Storm Podcast
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ruben Navarrette is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington...
1.16.2024: Greg Abbott says Joe Biden is to blame for river drownings
Abbott Says Biden Policies Responsible For Illegal Border Crossers Drowning… Dan Patrick Makes First...
1/15/24 Thank God for Reliable Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=335kHFHCkoY - Dan Patrick wades into Texas House race. - Renewed...
4.7.2025: Illegal aliens deported.
Congressman Pushes To Revoke Endangered Species Listings… Criminal Aliens Deported From Texas… State Defense...
Real Texans: Walter Wendler
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Walter Wendler talks about his journey from being a “damn Yankee” to...
4/4/25 A Third Huntsville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sex Crimes in 3 Weeks?
- THIRD Huntsville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sex Crimes in Three Weeks - 174 Criminal Aliens Deported From...
Crime In Gov-ed & The Push For Harmful Gambling In Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Erin Anderson is a Senior Journalist for Texas Scorecard. She's based in DFW...