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New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
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...
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...
Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum Sample Approved by Fort Bend ISD Board
Fort Bend Independent School District trustees have moved forward with sampling Bluebonnet Learning materials, paving the way for a possible future adoption of the state-sponsored curriculum that aims to save districts money while providing new educational content. At...
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.
KP George Switches Parties as Legal Troubles Mount in Fort Bend County
George has switched to the Republican Party, shifting the balance of power on the county commissioners court.
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding For Texas Water Infrastructure
The two measures are intended to ensure Texas has enough water for the future.
General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes After Paxton Investigation
The company announced this week that it would discontinue use of harmful color additives in school lunches by summer 2026, expanding the ban to all of its products by 2027.
Ken Kirchhofer Appointed to Humble ISD Board After Election Winner Disqualified
Kirchhofer, who ran as the incumbent for Position 4 in the May election, finished last.
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.
New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
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...
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...
Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum Sample Approved by Fort Bend ISD Board
Fort Bend Independent School District trustees have moved forward with sampling Bluebonnet Learning materials, paving the way for a possible future adoption of the state-sponsored curriculum that aims to save districts money while providing new educational content. At...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Unknown Children Buried on Texas Border!
“Another unspoken deadly consequence of open border policies: unidentified deceased children dumped into graves on Texas soil.” Read the heartbreaking article that sparked today's episode from The Kambree Show.
Has God Abandoned Us, Or Did We Abandon Him?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Vince Everett Ellison is a conservative who says his politics, friendship,...
11.3.2023: Dade Phelan accused of violating the Texas Constitution
Lawmakers Accuse Dade Phelan of ‘Flagrantly Violating’ the Constitution… House Members ran out the clock…...
My Enemy’s Enemy
Feeding an irksome “frenemy” to an alligator in the fray of an internecine fight might feel good, but it ignores that the alligator will next be looking to feed on you.
11/2/23 RIP: School Choice is Dead in Texas (for now)
-The House kills school choice efforts yet again, despite the push by Gov. Greg Abbott -Lawmakers accuse...
4.9.2025: Paxton challenges Cornyn.
Paxton Announces Challenge to Cornyn for Senate Seat… Lawmakers Move To Slash Funding for Universities...
4/8/25 A Texas City is Funding Abortion Travel
- San Antonio Sued for Funding Out-of-State Abortion Travel - State Reps. Move To Slash Funding for...
Texas Taxpayers ROBBED! We’ve Been Paying HOW MUCH For Illegals to Lawyer Up?!
This week on Come & Take It, Sara goes through three new updates on illegal immigration in Texas, one of...
Astroturf Terrorism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne represent the 24th Congressional district in the...