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Court of Criminal Appeals Reins in Texas Ethics Commission’s Prosecution Power
The Court found the commission lacks exclusive authority over election crimes.
Texas AG Sues ‘Big Pharma’ Company Eli Lilly for Bribery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly for allegedly offering illegal...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Challenges Critics To Run Against Her
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo defiantly dismissed both her recent 3-1 censure by the commissioners court...
AG Paxton Secures Commitment From Kellogg’s To Eliminate Artificial Dyes
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Kellogg’s will permanently remove artificial dyes from all of its cereals by the end of 2027. This outcome follows a months-long investigation and negotiations between his office and the food giant, culminating in a...
NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Texas finds itself once again embroiled in a familiar political storm. Republicans control both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s office and are considering revising the state’s congressional map before the next census. Democrats and their allies in the...
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
James Talarico’s largest donation in 2024 came from Texas Sands, run by billionaire Miriam Adelson.
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
The $83.5 million jackpot was withheld due to an ongoing investigation into online ticket reseller services.
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
Roy said he’s running to “carry on [Texas’] legacy—unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn.”
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Gov. Abbott said the state cannot afford a repeat.
Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends
With the Senate prepared to pass the map quickly this week, the legislation is now on-track to become law.
Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments
Trustees voted 5-2 to eliminate public comments on non-agenda items during school board meetings.
Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal
The law requires government schools to display donated posters featuring the Ten Commandments.
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Pro-life activists are urging passage of the Woman and Child Protection Act to better safeguard Texas mothers and unborn children from abortion drugs.
Court of Criminal Appeals Reins in Texas Ethics Commission’s Prosecution Power
The Court found the commission lacks exclusive authority over election crimes.
Texas AG Sues ‘Big Pharma’ Company Eli Lilly for Bribery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly for allegedly offering illegal...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Challenges Critics To Run Against Her
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo defiantly dismissed both her recent 3-1 censure by the commissioners court...
AG Paxton Secures Commitment From Kellogg’s To Eliminate Artificial Dyes
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Kellogg’s will permanently remove artificial dyes from all of its cereals by the end of 2027. This outcome follows a months-long investigation and negotiations between his office and the food giant, culminating in a...
NIXON: ‘Texas Can Redraw Its Maps Anytime. And the Courts Agree.’
Texas finds itself once again embroiled in a familiar political storm. Republicans control both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s office and are considering revising the state’s congressional map before the next census. Democrats and their allies in the...
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.
6.24.2025: Marijuana fight erupts.
Veto of THC Ban Sparks Fierce Response From Patrick… How Texas' Law Enforcement Officials Are Shielding...
6/23/25 Greg Abbott Calls Lawmakers Back to Work
- Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session - Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill - Abbott...
The Show Behind The Show, Bombing Iran Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys try to make sense of what kind of world will result from America...
6.23.2025: A Special Session is Announced
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session… Texas Lottery Operator Rebrands Amid Scandals… San...
It’s Time America Stopped Government-Sponsored Racism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Tom Tiffany grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. He currently...
Reckoning for O’Rourke?
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session… Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban…...
8/12/25 Locking Up Beto O’Rourke
-Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban -Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as...
Texas DPS Launches MANHUNT for Runaway Democrat Lawmakers!
Sara breaks down week 2 of the Runaway Texas Democrats saga, beginning with new lawsuits filed by Texas...