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Harris County Taxpayer-Funded Entities Spend Millions on Lobbying
According to records from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets, Harris County has spent at least $3.3 million lobbying since 2023.

Texas House Majority Backs School Choice Bill for the First Time
A school choice proposal in the Texas House has reached a historic milestone, with a majority of members...

Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
A new proposal in the Texas Legislature is causing significant concern among free speech advocates and legal...

Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID
Just days after a series of Republican-backed resolutions faced roadblocks, the Texas House on Tuesday swiftly suspended the rules to pass a resolution recognizing the League of Women Voters of Collin County—a group with a history of opposing voter integrity measures...

Paxton Investigates Texas Lottery Over Suspicious Wins
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the state’s lottery system, citing suspicious and possibly unlawful lottery “winnings” involving bulk ticket purchases and third-party couriers. The move comes just days after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas...

Harris County Commissioners Reject Paying Judge Hidalgo’s Trip to France
Judge Hidalgo initially attempted to conceal the destination of her trip before commissioners forced her to disclose it.

Houston ISD Investigated by Both AG and DA Over Electioneering Allegations
What began as the largest bond proposal in Texas history is now mired in controversy.

Lawmakers Look to Slash School Superintendents’ Severance Pay
Senators heard a House-passed bill to limit the tax-funded payouts to six months’ salary and benefits.

House Members Push to Pass Abortion Pill Ban Before Time Runs Out
All Senate bills must be passed out of the House by Tuesday, May 27, at midnight.

Substitute Teacher Accused of Showing Students Sexually Explicit Videos
Ashley Evans also allegedly engaged Kennedale Junior High School students in “X-rated” conversations.

House Lawmakers Pass Legislation Cracking Down on AI-Generated Child Porn
The measure criminalizes the possession and production of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Woman Sues Texas Lottery After $83.5 Million Jackpot Withheld
The anonymous woman, who won the $83.5 million jackpot in February, said she has not yet received the massive payout.

Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police
Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo voted against the proposal.

Harris County Taxpayer-Funded Entities Spend Millions on Lobbying
According to records from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets, Harris County has spent at least $3.3 million lobbying since 2023.

Texas House Majority Backs School Choice Bill for the First Time
A school choice proposal in the Texas House has reached a historic milestone, with a majority of members...

Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
A new proposal in the Texas Legislature is causing significant concern among free speech advocates and legal...

Texas House Suspends Rules to Honor Group Opposing Voter ID
Just days after a series of Republican-backed resolutions faced roadblocks, the Texas House on Tuesday swiftly suspended the rules to pass a resolution recognizing the League of Women Voters of Collin County—a group with a history of opposing voter integrity measures...

Paxton Investigates Texas Lottery Over Suspicious Wins
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the state’s lottery system, citing suspicious and possibly unlawful lottery “winnings” involving bulk ticket purchases and third-party couriers. The move comes just days after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas...
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S5, Ep 87: Are We In For Another Round Of China-Virus Tyranny?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Robert Malone, is an internationally recognized scientist in virology and...

9.14.2023: Texas House lawyer bungles motions and accidentally rests his case.
Former Aide’s Testimony Destroys Claim Paxton Received Granite Countertop Bribe…
Bridgeport ISD Coach Resigns After Using School Credit Card at Strip Club…
Odessa Becomes First Texas City to Ban Mask, Vaccine Mandates…
Dallas ‘Church’ to Host Drag Show…

9/13/2023 The Countertop Hoax Crumbles
-Another witness for the prosecution undermines the House’s own allegations against AG Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial
-A Dallas ‘Church’ prepares to host a drag show
-Odessa becomes first city to ban COVID mandates

S5, Ep. 86: Conservative Debate the Choice We Have In The Primary
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Steve Deace is the host a two-hour show for The Blaze each weekday. He is...

3.11.2025: Will Texas criminalize memes?
Dade Phelan Wants to Criminalize Political Memes… Trump Administration Converts CBP One App to...

3/10/25 Memes Could Be ILLEGAL in Texas
- Dade Phelan's Bill Would Criminalize Political Memes - Measure Filed to End Higher Ed Instruction on...

The Show Behind The Show, Astroturf Protests Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss illegal immigration, jobs of the future and...

3.10.2025: Aggies find a chancellor.
Texas A&M Regents Tap Hegar for Chancellor… Texas Has Five ‘Sinkhole Cities’… Legislation Would End...