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Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott said he agreed with the need to regulate intoxicating hemp products but argued SB 3 would be “dead on arrival” in court due to legal vulnerabilities.
Texas A&M Regents Unanimously Pick Hegar as Next Chancellor
In a unanimous vote Friday, the Texas A&M University System board of regents confirmed Comptroller Glenn...
New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
A former teacher and coach in New Braunfels Independent School District is facing new charges in connection...
Ted Cruz Endorses Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has officially endorsed Don Huffines in the 2026 race for Texas comptroller, adding to a growing list of conservative backers lining up behind the former state senator. In a video announcement, Cruz praised Huffines as “a dedicated community leader,...
Harrison Criticizes Lack of Public Testimony on House Budget
As the Texas House prepares to consider the largest budget in state history, one Republican lawmaker is raising the alarm over a move to block public testimony—accusing House leadership of shutting Texans out of the process. State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian), a...
A Special Session on Bail Reform?
Bail reform may be on the call for a future special session.
New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas
Enrique Jauregui is one of three soldiers arrested and convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into Texas.
Austin ISD To Reduce Headquarters Staff by Over 20 Percent
The move will help close a $110 million budget deficit.
Drug Prevention Groups, Sheriff’s Association Urge Gov. Abbott to Sign THC Ban
While marijuana industry lobbying groups are calling for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ban, other interest groups are pushing him to sign it into law.
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student
Medina ISD boys’ basketball coach Bradley Love was released from Kerr County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Abbott Backs Kelly Hancock as He Steps Into Comptroller Office
Current Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be leaving to take over as chancellor of Texas A&M next month.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
The internal shakeup follows a bruising year for TLR, both politically and reputationally.
Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott said he agreed with the need to regulate intoxicating hemp products but argued SB 3 would be “dead on arrival” in court due to legal vulnerabilities.
Texas A&M Regents Unanimously Pick Hegar as Next Chancellor
In a unanimous vote Friday, the Texas A&M University System board of regents confirmed Comptroller Glenn...
New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
A former teacher and coach in New Braunfels Independent School District is facing new charges in connection...
Ted Cruz Endorses Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has officially endorsed Don Huffines in the 2026 race for Texas comptroller, adding to a growing list of conservative backers lining up behind the former state senator. In a video announcement, Cruz praised Huffines as “a dedicated community leader,...
Harrison Criticizes Lack of Public Testimony on House Budget
As the Texas House prepares to consider the largest budget in state history, one Republican lawmaker is raising the alarm over a move to block public testimony—accusing House leadership of shutting Texans out of the process. State Rep. Brian Harrison (R–Midlothian), a...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
PR Stunt: Homeland Security to Deport Venezuelans
According to DHS, “Venezuelans who seek to enter the U.S. illegally will be returned to Mexico.” However, the National Border Patrol Council called the announcement a “PR stunt,” saying a vital piece of information was left out: “There’s a daily cap on how many MX [Mexico] will accept – a small percentage of what’s actually coming in. They can come right back once the daily cap is exceeded.”
11/29/23 Kyle Rittenhouse Fights the Media
https://youtu.be/81jEpVJGZTg - Kyle Rittenhouse discusses his new book Acquitted - Sen. John Cornyn...
A Vote For Sheila Jackson Lee Is A Vote For Democrat’s Criminals
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Donald Baker is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, has 35 years of law...
11.29.2023: Greg Abbott takes aim at House incumbent
Abbott Makes First '24 Endorsement Against Incumbent… D.E.I. in Texas' K-12 Public Schools… Polling Shows...
11/28/23 DEI Comes to Texas Schools
https://youtu.be/6zOIQeS_hqU - A central Texas school district hosts a DEI department. - Another...
4/10/25 900 Murder Suspects Out on Bond
- Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston - Race to Replace Paxton Begins as John...
Is the Texas Legislature Killing E-Verify?
Today, we discuss the main vehicles for property tax reduction and the fact that the Texas Senate and...
If You Don’t Laugh At Democrats, You’re Missing Out
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: AJ Rice is the CEO of Publius Public Relations. He is the Editor-in-chief of...
Is Your District Electioneering?
Some school districts have come under fire for using public resources to advocate for election contests.