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Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
The internal shakeup follows a bruising year for TLR, both politically and reputationally.
Ex-Professor Admits To Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Tarleton State University
A former Tarleton State University associate professor has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from...
Texas Senators Unanimously Approve Biennial Budget
The Texas Senate on Tuesday moved forward with its proposed $336.1 billion state budget for the 2026–2027...
Analysis: Campaign To Save the Texas Lottery Linked to Gov. Abbott Advisor
If you live in Texas, you’ve likely been subject to a steady stream of advertisements calling for the legalization of casinos in the state. Following a series of repetitive and unsuccessful ads is a new social media advertising campaign launched to protect the...
Hegar’s Departure Sparks Early GOP Battle for Comptroller
With Comptroller Glenn Hegar set to become the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, the race to replace him is already well underway—nearly a year before the primary elections. Two Republicans have launched early campaigns for the post: Railroad...
Attorney General Paxton Demands Austin End Contracts With Anti-Gun Companies
Paxton threatened further legal action if the city did not bring its contract with WEX Bank into compliance with state law.
Houston Oil Service Firm Loses Injection Permit Amid West Texas Earthquakes
Texas regulators have permanently revoked Blackbuck Resources’ wastewater injection permit after a series of West Texas earthquakes.
South Texas School Board President Faces Felony Child Porn Charge
Boling ISD Board President Jerry Svatek is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material showing victims under 10 years old.
A Decade Later, State Charges Against Ken Paxton Officially Dismissed
The dismissal marks a formal end to one of the most high-profile and politically charged prosecutions in Texas history.
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Lawsuit Over Nuclear Waste Site
In a 6-3 ruling, the Court declined to weigh in on whether the federal government has the authority to authorize nuclear storage projects.
Texas GOP: Legislature Must Finish Work on Key Conservative Reforms
The Republican Party of Texas is calling for a special session of the state legislature on a series of unaddressed priorities.
Texas Wins Lawsuit Against Biden Rule Requiring Foster Care Adhere to Radical Gender Ideology
The ruling has officially ended the legal battle that began back in September 2024.
Report Card: How Did Texas Lawmakers Do Supporting Medical Liberty?
Texans for Vaccine Choice has released ratings of how state lawmakers voted on medical freedom legislation.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
The internal shakeup follows a bruising year for TLR, both politically and reputationally.
Ex-Professor Admits To Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Tarleton State University
A former Tarleton State University associate professor has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from...
Texas Senators Unanimously Approve Biennial Budget
The Texas Senate on Tuesday moved forward with its proposed $336.1 billion state budget for the 2026–2027...
Analysis: Campaign To Save the Texas Lottery Linked to Gov. Abbott Advisor
If you live in Texas, you’ve likely been subject to a steady stream of advertisements calling for the legalization of casinos in the state. Following a series of repetitive and unsuccessful ads is a new social media advertising campaign launched to protect the...
Hegar’s Departure Sparks Early GOP Battle for Comptroller
With Comptroller Glenn Hegar set to become the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, the race to replace him is already well underway—nearly a year before the primary elections. Two Republicans have launched early campaigns for the post: Railroad...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Biden Says Pandemic Is Over | Abbott Says ‘NO!’
Kambree reacts to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott extending COVID emergency order.
A Republic Worth Serving
On Veterans Day, we should thank those who served… and make sure we are building a republic worth serving.
11/9/23 Texas Democrats Want Ceasefire with Hamas
-A group of House Democrats want Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War -Eight die in human...
Government Failure Responsible For Another Mass Shooting
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care...
Kay Granger/Craig Goldman/David Spiller “Republicans” Harm To Texas Families
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Kerri Kingsbery is a successful businesswoman, wife, mother, grandmother,...
Judicial Tyranny Explained
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mike O’Neill is the Vice-President of legal affairs Landmark Legal...
4.8.2025 Lawmakers Could Slash the Texas Lottery
Ahead of Budget Debate, House Members Move to Slash Lottery Spending…Texas Taxpayers Funded Anti-Border...
4/7/25 Texas Tax Dollars Promoting Palestine Propaganda
- Texas Taxpayers Funded Anti-Border Security, Pro-Islam Show - Ahead of Budget Debate, House Members Move...
ICE Drops the Hammer in Texas
174 illegal aliens deported from Texas