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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.
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
Houston’s aging bridges are under scrutiny following the release of the National Transportation Safety...
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
This week, the Texas Legislature took steps to strip power from the Texas Lottery Commission, possibly...
Professors Testify Against Faculty Senate Reform Proposal
Texas Senators considered testimony from professors and members of the public on legislation to reform higher education. Senate Bill 37 by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), who chairs the Senate Education K-16 Committee, aims to specify the roles of governing...
Court Blocks Biden-era Rule Demanding Foster Care Providers Affirm LGBT Identities
Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully challenged a Biden administration rule that aimed to impose specific requirements on foster care providers regarding the affirmation of children's “gender identities.” The rule, promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and...
SAVE Data Helps Texas Nab Potential Noncitizen Voters
Secretary of State Jane Nelson referred 33 potential noncitizen voters for investigation.
Why Didn’t Lawmakers Abolish the Texas Lottery? It’s a Lucrative Business
The Texas Lottery remains a key source of revenue for its primary vendor.
Former North Texas Pastor and School Volunteer Jailed on Child Porn Charges
Jim Mustain was a pastor at Preston Trail Community Church, volunteered at Lewisville ISD schools, served on the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce board, and led a North Texas nonprofit.
Houston ISD Teacher Accused of Locking Special Needs Students in Cabinet
The district has recommended terminating the teacher.
Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors
The bill drew fierce opposition from conservatives when it reached the House floor, especially in light of social transitioning in public schools.
East Texas Judge Indicted for Coercion
Judge Franklin was accused of making death threats to coerce a defendant into accepting a plea deal.
UT-Austin Picks Reagan Scholar as Provost Finalist
The university intends to follow the state lawmakers’ yet-to-be-signed higher education reform.
Houston City Council Approves $7 Billion ‘Balanced’ Budget
The budget uses city reserves to close a $107 million shortfall.
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.
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
Houston’s aging bridges are under scrutiny following the release of the National Transportation Safety...
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
This week, the Texas Legislature took steps to strip power from the Texas Lottery Commission, possibly...
Professors Testify Against Faculty Senate Reform Proposal
Texas Senators considered testimony from professors and members of the public on legislation to reform higher education. Senate Bill 37 by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), who chairs the Senate Education K-16 Committee, aims to specify the roles of governing...
Court Blocks Biden-era Rule Demanding Foster Care Providers Affirm LGBT Identities
Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully challenged a Biden administration rule that aimed to impose specific requirements on foster care providers regarding the affirmation of children's “gender identities.” The rule, promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Keller ISD Approves Arming Teachers
At their monthly board meeting Monday night, trustees at Keller Independent School District approved a “guardian” program that allows specially trained educators to be armed at school so they can protect students in the event of an active shooter on campus.
1/4/24 Feds Sue Texas Over New Border Security Effort
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H63yvaseXOk - The Biden administration files a lawsuit over Texas’...
R.I.N.O. Insurance
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Carrie de Moor is a lifelong native Texan, Christian, conservative...
1.4.2024: Abbott bashes DEM chairs, and Biden wants to cut fences
Biden Administration Asks U.S. Supreme Court for Approval to Cut Texas’ Fences… Border Patrol Officer...
1/3/24 Greg Abbott vs. Dade Phelan?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVPFS7uqTUs - Gov. Abbott is heating his criticism of moderate...
Trump & Texas Take On Gov-ed
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Culture Project. He’s the...
What’s Your School District Putting on Your Ballot?
This May, school districts are, again, asking for a lot of money.
4.3.2025: Democrat’s special deal.
Lawmaker’s Real Estate Ties Raise Eyebrows in Texas House Deal… DOJ Charges Canadian National for Texas GOP...
Democrat Deal Exposed
A chairman in the Texas House cut a deal with a powerful leadership-aligned Democrat and got caught.