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Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
Agencies and political subdivisions will face steep fines for violations.
Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends
After weeks of gridlock, the Texas House has approved a new congressional redistricting plan that...
Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments
In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public...
Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal
A federal judge in San Antonio has temporarily prohibited 11 Texas school districts from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law. The ruling—which will be appealed—followed a lawsuit filed by a coalition of left-wing rabbis, pastors,...
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...
Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions After Quorum Break
The legislation comes after Democrats fled the state earlier this month to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
Paxton Slams Texas Judicial System After ‘Insane Decision’ To Help Beto O’Rourke
Paxton had asked the courts to terminate Powered by People’s authority to do business in Texas for violating criminal laws.
RFK Jr. Joins Abbott at Capitol to Champion MAHA Legislation
The legislation is aimed at improving the health of Texans.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Local activist Bonnie Wallace celebrated the district’s decision to protect the minds of children.
Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson
The incident highlights the need for research security in Texas higher education.
No Prison for Brazosport ISD Teacher Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Student
Former Brazoswood High School teacher Brandyn Hargrove was sentenced to 10 years of probation and must register as a sex offender for life.
Legislature Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill
Texas would join Idaho, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana as the only states to enact legislation making ivermectin available over-the-counter.
Moms Arrested for Running North Texas Choir Booster Club
Cleared of charges, moms still lost choir booster club money to the school district.
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
Agencies and political subdivisions will face steep fines for violations.
Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends
After weeks of gridlock, the Texas House has approved a new congressional redistricting plan that...
Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments
In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public...
Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal
A federal judge in San Antonio has temporarily prohibited 11 Texas school districts from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law. The ruling—which will be appealed—followed a lawsuit filed by a coalition of left-wing rabbis, pastors,...
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Conservative Bills Die in Texas House
The backlogged calendar was brought on by the House's inaction at the beginning of the legislative session.
7/9/25 Abbott Releases Special Session Priorities
- Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More -...
With Friends Like Fake-Republicans, Who Needs Democrats?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Richard Lyons is the author of the 'Democracy Series.' His latest book,...
7.09.2025 No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Trump Official Comes Out Against Amnesty Speculation…Feds Arrest 10 for Ambush Attack on ICE Agents in...
7/8/25 Ambush Attack on Ice Agents
- Feds Arrest 10 for Ambush Attack on ICE Agents in Texas - Attorney General Paxton Says State Will Continue...
8.21.2025: House passes the maps.
Texas House Passes Congressional Map Growing GOP Advantage… Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special...
Texas Teachers Ripping Up 10 Commandments
Redistricting maps are passing today, censure continues to be an important discussion in the Texas GOP, and...
8/20/25 New Congressional Maps Approved
- Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends - Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces...
As Democrats Return, We Look Back At What They Did To Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: as Democrats return, we look back at what they did to Texas