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State Lawmaker Files TLR-Backed Measure Limiting Texans’ Free Speech
A similar measure targeting the state’s anti-SLAPP laws was pushed last session before hitting a roadblock.
Texas Braces For Potential Border Surge After Election
With Election Day just four days away, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are preparing for a...
Judge Rules Anti-Israel Group’s Lawsuit May Proceed Against University Officials
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that a lawsuit by anti-Israel student groups against university officials...
Trump Sues CBS for Its ‘Deceptive Broadcasting Conduct’ in Texas Court
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against CBS Broadcasting Inc. after Vice President Kamala Harris’ interview with 60 Minutes. The lawsuit alleges that “to paper over Kamala’s ‘word salad’...
Texas Workforce Commission Drops Language on ‘Gender Identity’
The Texas Workforce Commission has removed language from their website falsely claiming sexual orientation and gender identity are protected classes in Texas. A webpage defined employment discrimination as "where an employer treats an applicant or employee less...
Could Fourth Time Be the Charm for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban?
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony for a proposed ban on the practice, which has passed the Senate three times previously.
State Vendor IGT Violated Its Contract With the Texas Lottery Commission
With all eyes on the lottery, IGT’s political contributions present another problem.
Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff
Dremone Francis, charged in the capital murder of an HCSO deputy, was released on bond.
Aldine ISD Will Close 6 Schools Due to Enrollment Loss
The closures are expected to save the district $35 million, providing significant relief to the $100 million budget deficit.
US Sen. Cornyn Backs Texas in Fight for Judicial Finality
The case is set to be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court this March.
Libraries Could Lose Funding for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hours Under Senate Proposal
The proposal follows legislation passed last session that sought to ban sexually oriented performances in front of minors, including drag performances.
Amid Concerns Surrounding Texas Lottery, Senators Approve Courier Ban
The measure banning lottery courier services by State Sen. Bob Hall passed unanimously and will now be sent to the Texas House.
State Rep. Leach Refiles Mail Ballot Measure Gov. Abbott Vetoed in 2023
Gov. Abbott argued that the measure would make the election system more susceptible to malfeasance.
State Lawmaker Files TLR-Backed Measure Limiting Texans’ Free Speech
A similar measure targeting the state’s anti-SLAPP laws was pushed last session before hitting a roadblock.
Texas Braces For Potential Border Surge After Election
With Election Day just four days away, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are preparing for a...
Judge Rules Anti-Israel Group’s Lawsuit May Proceed Against University Officials
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that a lawsuit by anti-Israel student groups against university officials...
Trump Sues CBS for Its ‘Deceptive Broadcasting Conduct’ in Texas Court
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against CBS Broadcasting Inc. after Vice President Kamala Harris’ interview with 60 Minutes. The lawsuit alleges that “to paper over Kamala’s ‘word salad’...
Texas Workforce Commission Drops Language on ‘Gender Identity’
The Texas Workforce Commission has removed language from their website falsely claiming sexual orientation and gender identity are protected classes in Texas. A webpage defined employment discrimination as "where an employer treats an applicant or employee less...
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How Burrows, Phelan, & Abbott Killed a Ban on Sex Change Surgeries in Texas
Today is another one of those heavy process episodes where we dive into how some Republican lawmakers in Austin killed a ban on the gender transitioning of minors.
Texas Heartbeat Act Heads to Supreme Court & Constitutional Amendment Election
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the two legal cases filed against the Texas Heartbeat Act.
Real People, Fighting Hard
With defeat inevitable, the people of Gamla simply decided to go down fighting.
Jabs or Jobs?
This week Brandon Waltens is joined by Michael Quinn Sullivan to talk about vaccine mandates and the effectiveness of Governor Abbott’s mandate ban.
11/1/24 Trump SUES CBS in Texas for Fake News
-Trump Sues CBS for Its ‘Deceptive Broadcasting Conduct’ in Texas Court -Texas Workforce Commission Drops...
Democrats Make Storm Response Political
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Noel Fritsch is a husband and father to six who’s committed to extreme...
Brush Fires of Liberty
Even though there is no record that he said it, many people attribute to the American patriot Sam Adams the...
11.1.2024: Medical cost for illegal aliens.
Texas Hospitals Must Now Report Medical Costs of Illegals… 17-Year-Old Illegal Alien Charged With Human...