Special Reports
Lottery
Border Fight
Education
Texas Scorecard
Explore Texas state news, reporting, government data, investigations and citizen journalism that put citizens first.
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Gov. Abbott said the state cannot afford a repeat.
City of Josephine Rejects New Rule Prohibiting Offensive Street Names
Josephine City Council rejected a proposed new ordinance prohibiting “offensive” street names deemed...
Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items
As the Texas House remains at a standstill due to Democrats' refusal to return to the state, the Texas...
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Braces for Regents’ Decision
As state lawmakers’ overhaul of university governance goes into effect, Texas A&M University’s Faculty Senate awaits the Board of Regents' upcoming meeting, which will determine its fate. In what is potentially their last meeting, the body approved a change in the...
‘Lock Him Up’: Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Tarrant County judge to hold Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke in contempt of court—seeking fines and jail time—after accusing him of openly defying a temporary restraining order that barred him from fundraising for runaway...
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
New leadership will be responsible for overseeing recent reforms.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces Uncertain Future in Texas House
Legislation to ban the practice has been sent to the same committee that killed it earlier this year.
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Arrests 71 Wanted Offenders
The weeklong operation included 10 arrests for possession of child pornography.
University of Houston Offering Classes Covering Queer Theory
The courses are taught by a professor who has been in lockdown since 2020.
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick indicated that the remaining priorities will originate in the House.
Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan
A two-week quorum break by House Democrats during the first special session temporarily stalled action on the new maps.
FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat
This is yet another step taken by agriculture officials to combat the flesh-eating parasite that threatens U.S. livestock.
Rockwall ISD Calls Tax Increase Election
Voters will decide in November whether to approve a 4-cent property tax rate hike.
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Gov. Abbott said the state cannot afford a repeat.
City of Josephine Rejects New Rule Prohibiting Offensive Street Names
Josephine City Council rejected a proposed new ordinance prohibiting “offensive” street names deemed...
Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items
As the Texas House remains at a standstill due to Democrats' refusal to return to the state, the Texas...
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Braces for Regents’ Decision
As state lawmakers’ overhaul of university governance goes into effect, Texas A&M University’s Faculty Senate awaits the Board of Regents' upcoming meeting, which will determine its fate. In what is potentially their last meeting, the body approved a change in the...
‘Lock Him Up’: Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Tarrant County judge to hold Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke in contempt of court—seeking fines and jail time—after accusing him of openly defying a temporary restraining order that barred him from fundraising for runaway...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Are Woke Capitol Staff Obstructing Conservative Priorities?
State Rep. Angie Chen Button is holding up a conservative bill while her chief of staff posts LGBT flags and leftist talking points.
Real Texans: Vanessa Sivadge
In this week’s episode of REAL TEXANS, Brandon Waltens visits with Vanessa Sivadge—a...
6/20/25 Illegal Aliens Smuggled into Texas
- Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas - General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes...
Could the Senate Make The Reconciliation Bill “Better”…For Change?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Brandon Gill represents the 26th congressional DISTRICT IN THE...
Don’t Be An Idiot
Our property taxes will only go down when our local engagement goes up.
Democrats Shut Down Texas Government…Again
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Andy Hopper is a Software Engineer, Texas Guardsman, and conservative...
8.12.2025: Houston socialists to disrupt ICE operations.
Houston Socialists Discuss Targeting ICE Operations… DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Quorum-Busting...
8/11/25 Have You Seen the Missing Democrats?
-DPS Launches Tip Line to Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers -Court Halts ‘Beto Bribes’ After Paxton...
The Show Behind The Show, New Phone Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean talk about Sean's phone odyssey. The boys also dig down into...