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Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law
The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A...
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Just hours after the Texas House approved a new congressional redistricting plan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was expanding the ongoing special session agenda to include three additional priorities. Most notably among them: punishments for lawmakers who break...
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.
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.
Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law
The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A...
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Just hours after the Texas House approved a new congressional redistricting plan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was expanding the ongoing special session agenda to include three additional priorities. Most notably among them: punishments for lawmakers who break...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas’s Ban on Hostile Foreign Nations Purchasing Land Advances
The legislation would ban hostile foreign nations from purchasing Texas land, but critics say the measure still needs work.
Real Texans: Bryan Burrough
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan meets Bryan Burrough to discuss his new book,...
Salcedo Show Axiom #6- It’s Best Not To Give Government More Power, Lest It be Abused
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Salcedo Show Axiom #6.
Salcedo Show Axiom #5 – Leftists Lie…They Always Lie
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris Salcedo Show Axiom #5.
Making America Great
Independence was achieved when America’s Founding Fathers chose to declare it.
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...
Are Tax-Funded Stadiums Providing the Benefits They Promised?
Billions are spent on stadiums and arenas with the promise of increased economic return. Are taxpayers...
8.21.2025: House passes the maps.
Texas House Passes Congressional Map Growing GOP Advantage… Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special...