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Transactional Gold Legislation Moves Forward in Senate, Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist
Banking lobbyist calls gold industry “predatory” at Senate hearing.
Mother Plans to Sue Houston ISD After Daughter’s Alleged Assault by Dance Teacher
After her daughter was allegedly assaulted by a dance teacher at Fleming Middle School, a mother is now...
Alvin Ex-Gymnastics Coach Faces Prison for Child Pornography Charges
An Alvin man who worked closely with children has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and now faces...
Now-former Hutto ISD Official Advised How To Allow Boy in Girls’ Sports
A now-former Hutto Independent School District administrator was caught on camera coaching an undercover journalist on how to circumvent state law and allow a boy to play in girls’ sports. The journalist from Accuracy In Media posed as a parent and asked how her...
Attorney General Drops Charges Against Harris County Judge’s Former Chief of Staff
The Office of the Attorney General dismissed one of two charges that were pending against the last of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staffers accused of public corruption. The OAG agreed to pretrial diversion, a program that allows defendants to avoid criminal...
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures
The proposals would bolster lawful use of force or deadly force, ban gun buyback programs, and permit licensed handgun carrying at certain polling locations.
Conroe Cancels $160M Road Project, Citing Soaring Costs and Water Concerns
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough has said the project will move forward.
Narcotics Dog’s Nose in Car Window Triggers Bill of Rights Discussion
A case in which a narcotics dog stuck its nose through a car’s open window has sparked discussion about Fourth Amendment rights.
With Clock Ticking, Texas House Faces Pileup of Legislation After Slow Start
Early in the session, the House took frequent long weekends and delayed committee activity, a pace that has now come back to haunt the chamber as the deadline looms.
Plan To Protect Kids From Sexual Content in Public Libraries Passes House
Time is running short for the Texas GOP priority to pass the Senate and go to the governor.
Texas House Rejects Mexican Guest Worker Program
9 Republicans joined Democrats in an attempt to create the guest worker program.
Texas Senators Approve Measure Strengthening Right to Self-Defense
While Texas is already a castle doctrine state, individuals whom a grand jury declines to prosecute may still face civil action after exercising self-defense.
Grassroots Uproar Pushes Democrat To Pull ‘HPV Plan’ Legislation
The proposal from the self-proclaimed “reigning queen of the tyranny squad” could still re-emerge as an amendment before the end of the session.
Transactional Gold Legislation Moves Forward in Senate, Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist
Banking lobbyist calls gold industry “predatory” at Senate hearing.
Mother Plans to Sue Houston ISD After Daughter’s Alleged Assault by Dance Teacher
After her daughter was allegedly assaulted by a dance teacher at Fleming Middle School, a mother is now...
Alvin Ex-Gymnastics Coach Faces Prison for Child Pornography Charges
An Alvin man who worked closely with children has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and now faces...
Now-former Hutto ISD Official Advised How To Allow Boy in Girls’ Sports
A now-former Hutto Independent School District administrator was caught on camera coaching an undercover journalist on how to circumvent state law and allow a boy to play in girls’ sports. The journalist from Accuracy In Media posed as a parent and asked how her...
Attorney General Drops Charges Against Harris County Judge’s Former Chief of Staff
The Office of the Attorney General dismissed one of two charges that were pending against the last of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staffers accused of public corruption. The OAG agreed to pretrial diversion, a program that allows defendants to avoid criminal...
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If Only Our Government Was Worthy Of The Fallen’s Sacrifice
Chris and Sean try to talk about Memorial Day and life, But Washington and Austin get in the way.
5.31.23: Special Session Begins, while War Between House and Senate Continues
House and Senate At Odds on Property Tax Relief
Advocates Ask Abbott to Widen His Special Session Call for Border Security
More Sexually Explicit Material Found in Schools
Special Election Date Set in Vacant House Seat
The Session is Over
We took a couple of things across the finish line, a number of conservative policies were killed, and a very dangerous and corrupt precedent was set with the impeachment of Ken Paxton.
5.30.23: Texas Legislature Adjourns with Unfinished Priorities
Lawmakers Leave with Unfinished Priorities
Phelan’s Popularity Plummets Following Lackluster Session
Trump Says Abbott is ‘Missing in Action’
UT Austin Labels Conservative Media Outlets as ‘Disinformation’
2.18.2025: Teachers caught hurting kids.
Hundreds Protest Transparency, Border Security at State Capitol… Abbott Demands Investigation Into Alleged...
2/17/25 Chinese AI In Texas
- Attorney General Paxton Launches Investigation Into Chinese AI App - Lawmaker Proposes Security Council...
The Show Behind The Show, Oh Canada Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about the border, DOGE and how Canadian hockey found the...
2.17.2025: Paxton takes on DeepSeek.
Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Chinese AI App… New York Stock Exchange Announces Expansion Into...