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Texas House Lawmakers Take Aim at Red Flag Laws
Although Texas judges currently lack the framework to issue expansive “red flag” orders for firearms, a new measure would ensure it never develops.
Houston Man Accused of Giving Daughter Fentanyl Faces Charges Under New Law
A Houston father is facing murder and sexual assault charges after allegedly supplying his daughter and her...
AG Paxton Nabs Frio County Officials & Election Workers in Vote-Harvest Ring
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the indictment and arrest of six people, including five public...
Houston Votes To Continue Race-Based City Contracting Program
Houston's City Council members voted 12-3 to continue a program prioritizing certain contractors for city contracts based on the business owner's race or sex. Wednesday’s decision follows a federal lawsuit challenging the program’s constitutionality. Local business...
House Finally Hears Senate Priority To Protect Students From Sexual Content
With less than a month remaining in the legislative session, a Republican-priority measure to protect children from sexually explicit books in public schools finally advanced in the Texas House. Senate Bill 13 by State Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney) aims to...
Houston Man Accused of Giving Daughter Fentanyl Faces Charges Under New Law
Joshua Youngblood is only the eighth person in Harris County to be prosecuted under the new statute.
AG Paxton Nabs Frio County Officials & Election Workers in Vote-Harvest Ring
The individuals are accused of manipulating senior citizens to harvest their votes.
Houston Votes To Continue Race-Based City Contracting Program
City officials seek to strengthen their legal position as they navigate a lawsuit challenging the program as unconstitutional.
House Finally Hears Senate Priority To Protect Students From Sexual Content
Legislation passed last session failed to keep sexually explicit books out of kids’ school libraries.
Abbott Presses Lawmakers: ‘Citizens or Criminals?’
While the Senate passed its set of bail reform measures earlier in the session, the House has yet to do so.
House Lawmakers Weigh Whether to Ban or Regulate Lottery Ticket Resellers
While one proposal would codify a ban on the practice of allowing Texans to purchase lottery tickets online, another would legitimize and regulate the industry.
Higher Education Employees Fight Reforms in House Hearing
The proposal would end “shared governance” and implement new curriculum reviews.
With Time Running Out, Parental Bill of Rights Awaits House Action
Gov. Greg Abbott is urging lawmakers to get the measure to his desk.
Texas House Lawmakers Take Aim at Red Flag Laws
Although Texas judges currently lack the framework to issue expansive “red flag” orders for firearms, a new measure would ensure it never develops.
Houston Man Accused of Giving Daughter Fentanyl Faces Charges Under New Law
A Houston father is facing murder and sexual assault charges after allegedly supplying his daughter and her...
AG Paxton Nabs Frio County Officials & Election Workers in Vote-Harvest Ring
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the indictment and arrest of six people, including five public...
Houston Votes To Continue Race-Based City Contracting Program
Houston's City Council members voted 12-3 to continue a program prioritizing certain contractors for city contracts based on the business owner's race or sex. Wednesday’s decision follows a federal lawsuit challenging the program’s constitutionality. Local business...
House Finally Hears Senate Priority To Protect Students From Sexual Content
With less than a month remaining in the legislative session, a Republican-priority measure to protect children from sexually explicit books in public schools finally advanced in the Texas House. Senate Bill 13 by State Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney) aims to...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Pro-life Legislation Held Hostage
Pro-life legislation in a Texas House committee is reportedly not moving forward because the committee chair feels it would require him to also consider legislation designating Islamic holidays as optional observances for state employees.
Real Texans: Mark Davis
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we travel to the Metroplex studio of radio legend Mark Davis. The...
5/2/25 The First GOP Priority Heads to Gov. Abbott
- Bill Targeting Explicit Library Materials in Schools Clears House and Senate - 2 Waco ISD Teachers...
Student Loans, Sexual Content and A&M…Oh My!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Robert Montoya is an investigative reporter for Texas Scorecard.
Whom Do You Serve?
We must remind those in office that they work for us, and we must remind ourselves of that as well.
5/6/25 A Victory Against Casino Lobbyists
- Irving Voters Add Casino Opponent to City Council - Speaker Burrows Fires Senior Staffer - Tinderholt...
Texas BANS Explicit Content In Schools – Democrats EXPLODE!
Finally, a Texas GOP priority bill clears the House and Senate! The bill removes legal defenses for teachers...
Forget What you Know About 9-11
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Retired, Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer is a Newsmax Contributor. And he’s the...
Democrats Now Openly Run The Texas House
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast, Tony Macdonald is the General Counsel for the Tarrant County, Texas...
COMMENTARY
Upshur County Passes Non-Binding Resolution on Abortion
Commissioners passed the non-binding resolution instead of an ordinance outlawing abortion.
Camp Becomes 8th County in Texas To Outlaw Abortion & Abortion Trafficking
The ordinance passed unanimously.
Social Transgender Transitioning Ban Languishing in the Texas House
Texans must speak out about the lack of traction this bill is getting and support bold measures like this that truly protect Texas children.
Analysis: To Protect Truckers, Will House Protect Sex Traffickers?
In this analysis of proposed legislation, Anthony Holm looks at the lengths being taken to protect trucking companies from lawsuits.