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From School Choice To Bail Reform: Hundreds of Laws Now Enforceable
On September 1, hundreds of new laws took effect in Texas.
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
Hours after the Texas House passed a Republican congressional redistricting plan, senators voted to advance...
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
President Donald Trump gave an effusive endorsement of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday,...
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
AUSTIN—University of Texas System regents announced an interim policy for faculty advisory bodies. The temporary arrangement will grant individual campus presidents the option to seek faculty input as the board develops a long-term, systemwide approach. The new policy...
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an end to a decade-long career in the lower chamber. Phelan, a Beaumont Republican first elected in 2014, served two terms as speaker of the House beginning in...
State Commission Reprimands Former Hays County Judge
Thompson is accused of creating a hostile work environment, which led to her resignation.
Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series
The approval came in spite of a projected budget deficit of $220 million.
TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only
The move brings Texas A&M into compliance with state law.
Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
Jeremy Maxfield is accused of sexually assaulting an underage Lubbock ISD student in 2019 and a girl at his Amherst church in 2006.
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
With abortion facilities already shut down, pro-life lawmakers argue the next front in the battle is the online pipeline of chemical abortions.
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
Agencies and political subdivisions will face steep fines for violations.
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare
Texas will receive $100 million in federal funding each year for the next five years.
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
From School Choice To Bail Reform: Hundreds of Laws Now Enforceable
On September 1, hundreds of new laws took effect in Texas.
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
Hours after the Texas House passed a Republican congressional redistricting plan, senators voted to advance...
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
President Donald Trump gave an effusive endorsement of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday,...
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
AUSTIN—University of Texas System regents announced an interim policy for faculty advisory bodies. The temporary arrangement will grant individual campus presidents the option to seek faculty input as the board develops a long-term, systemwide approach. The new policy...
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an end to a decade-long career in the lower chamber. Phelan, a Beaumont Republican first elected in 2014, served two terms as speaker of the House beginning in...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas City Disannexes Muslim-Owned Properties
The muslim-owned properties were slated for development, and Blue Ridge residents had expressed concerns about the strain on city services and potential religious "segregation."
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...
There’s A Lot To Hate About Communism & Socialism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Amber Duke is the Senior Editor of the Daily Caller and a co-host of The...
8.22.2025: Dade calls it quits.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors While Cashing Check From Casino Billionaire… Trump Declares ‘Total...
It’s OK To Be Angry
In the modern Christian cult of niceness, it is presumed that we must never be angry. We are to be accepting...
8/21/25 Goodbye Dade Phelan
-Dade Phelan Calls it Quits After Speakership Collapse Last Year - Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney...
Obamagate, The Russia Collusion Hoax Grand Conspiracy
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: K.T. McFarland, a former deputy national security adviser to President Donald...