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Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
Hours after the Texas House passed a Republican congressional redistricting plan, senators voted to advance...
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
President Donald Trump gave an effusive endorsement of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday,...
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
AUSTIN—University of Texas System regents announced an interim policy for faculty advisory bodies. The temporary arrangement will grant individual campus presidents the option to seek faculty input as the board develops a long-term, systemwide approach. The new policy...
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an end to a decade-long career in the lower chamber. Phelan, a Beaumont Republican first elected in 2014, served two terms as speaker of the House beginning in...
Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
A step-by-step guide to the case’s developments.
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April mandating English proficiency for commercial driver’s license holders.
Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
City council members will adopt a final property tax rate and budget on September 15.
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
This appointment triggers a 21-day waiting period.
Forensic Report: Drugs, Restraint, and Irregular Heartbeat Killed Harris County Inmate
Alexis Cardenas was the 12th in-custody death this year.
Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms
The attorney general argued that blocking the display of the Ten Commandments constitutes a misinterpretation of constitutional principles.
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
Hours after the Texas House passed a Republican congressional redistricting plan, senators voted to advance...
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
President Donald Trump gave an effusive endorsement of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday,...
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
AUSTIN—University of Texas System regents announced an interim policy for faculty advisory bodies. The temporary arrangement will grant individual campus presidents the option to seek faculty input as the board develops a long-term, systemwide approach. The new policy...
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an end to a decade-long career in the lower chamber. Phelan, a Beaumont Republican first elected in 2014, served two terms as speaker of the House beginning in...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Colony Ridge Exposed
Colony Ridge representatives told undercover journalists that they do not check the citizenship status of those seeking to buy land in the Liberty County development.
6.4.2025: Special session hint?
Abbott Signs Historic Bail Reform Laws… House Republicans Urge Veto of Appraisal Board Bill… Medical Liberty...
6/3/25 A Last-Minute Deal in the Legislature
- Texas Lawmakers Vote To Increase Judicial Pay and Their Own Pensions in Last-Minute Deal - Conflict of...
Texas Just BANNED This from Classrooms — Parents Are Cheering!
Today, Sara breaks down the new Texas Parental Rights in Education Bill heading to the governor's desk. Did...
What Went Into The House Reconciliation Bill?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Keith Self represents the 3rd Congressional District in the great...
8/22/25 Trump’s Endorsement in Texas
- Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows - University of Houston Regents Change...
Dem’s BOLD 2026 Strategy, Support Crime & Criminals
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: John Nantz, is a former supervisory special agent for the FBI. He also writes...
8.22.2025: Dade calls it quits.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors While Cashing Check From Casino Billionaire… Trump Declares ‘Total...
It’s OK To Be Angry
In the modern Christian cult of niceness, it is presumed that we must never be angry. We are to be accepting...