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State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place
The policy was first adopted in 2024 and has been continually challenged in Texas’ courts.
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
The Texas House has approved the “Woman and Child Protection Act,” a measure lawmakers say is aimed at...
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
After years of failed attempts, the Texas House has finally passed Senate Bill 8, dubbed the Texas Women’s...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare
Appearing together at the state capitol, Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the allotment of $500 million to develop rural healthcare in Texas. The action follows the passage of President Donald Trump's One...
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
Houston has prohibited standing, walking, or sitting on median strips less than six feet wide under a new ordinance passed Wednesday. Houston City Council members approved the ordinance in an 11-2 vote. Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman, who introduced the ordinance,...
Plano ISD Downplays Involvement in Booster Club Dispute
Receipts suggest otherwise.
La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency
Facing a financial disaster, La Marque leaders approved an emergency plan this week after learning the city only has around two weeks of operating funds.
Texas State Professor Calls for Overthrow of US Government
Professor Tom Alter called the U.S. government “bloodthirsty” and “profit-driven.”
Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.
San Benito School Employee On Leave Over ‘Inappropriate’ Messages
School officials say the alleged victim is not a student in the district.
Cruz, Abbott Slam Houston Imam’s Call for Boycotts Over Pork and Alcohol
Calls for Muslim businesses in Houston to comply with Sharia law have drawn sharp rebukes from Texas officials, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott.
California Food Companies File Suit Against Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban
The suit argues that the law violates the U.S. Constitution.
James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Talarico has positioned himself as one of the more left-wing voices in the Texas Legislature.
State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place
The policy was first adopted in 2024 and has been continually challenged in Texas’ courts.
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
The Texas House has approved the “Woman and Child Protection Act,” a measure lawmakers say is aimed at...
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
After years of failed attempts, the Texas House has finally passed Senate Bill 8, dubbed the Texas Women’s...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare
Appearing together at the state capitol, Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the allotment of $500 million to develop rural healthcare in Texas. The action follows the passage of President Donald Trump's One...
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
Houston has prohibited standing, walking, or sitting on median strips less than six feet wide under a new ordinance passed Wednesday. Houston City Council members approved the ordinance in an 11-2 vote. Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman, who introduced the ordinance,...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Conservatives Reject Honoring Planned Parenthood President
A resolution honoring former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards was taken off the Texas House calendar after conservative pushback.
Real Texans: Paul Brown
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Paul Brown about the founding of his Texas-based luxury...
6/27/25 A Major Win at the Supreme Court
- US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law for Online Porn Sites - Texas Agency Orders...
Americans Can No Longer Afford Congress
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast, Congressman Scott Perry represents the 10th Congressional District in the...
Being Defined, or Doing the Defining?
We can choose to approach life as a grumbler or as a happy warrior.
Glory Stealers
Glory hog. Credit-seeker. Spotlight-grabber. Brown-noser. Whatever you call them, we all know the type. They...
8.29.2025: Women’s Privacy Act Finally Passes
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance… Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions…...
8/28/25 A Ban on Fundraising
- Senate Moves to Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions After Quorum Break - Paxton Slams Texas Judicial...
AG Ken Paxton, Fighting To Protect Texas From Leftists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton!