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Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Spying on Patients and Legislators
Superior HealthPlan CEO acknowledges company hired investigators to research patients, journalists, and state officials.
Texas Lottery Commission’s Action Risks Massive Gambling Expansion
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas informed the Texas Senate that if it didn’t rein in the online sales...
AG Paxton Sues Another Dallas Doctor for Prescribing Children Cross-sex Hormones
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dr. M. Brett Cooper for illegally providing over a...
‘Monumental’ Win: Republicans Flip 23 Texas Appeals Court Seats
Republicans flipped 23 Democrat-held seats in five appellate courts across Texas, winning 25 of 26 contested courts of appeals races on Tuesday’s ballot. The shift was one of the most consequential and unexpected results of the November 5 election. “There is no way to...
Texas Senators Continue to Mull Reforms to Property Tax Code
As Texas draws closer to the upcoming legislative session, lawmakers continue to hold hearings on how best to address adjusting or overhauling the state’s tax code. The Senate Committee on Local Government, chaired by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, held a...
19 GOP County Chairs Urge Support for Closed Primary Legislation
The chairs represent some of the largest counties in Texas.
State Issues Cease-and-Desist to Islamic Group Over Funeral Violations
The announcement comes after Abbott revealed that a dozen state agencies are investigating potential illegal activity tied to the controversial EPIC City project.
Groups Warn Texas Ethics Commission Is Chilling Citizen Speech
The Institute for Free Speech warned that Texas’ interpretation of lobbying could have ensnared the Founding Fathers themselves.
Former Houston ISD Official on Trial for Corruption
A Houston ISD official and a district vendor were initially indicted in December 2021 on multiple charges, with additional tax-related counts added in April 2022.
Allen ISD Teacher on Leave Over ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Students
Another district employee was arrested for online solicitation of a minor—the second in two months.
US Rep. Troy Nehls Calls to End Taxpayer Funding for NPR and PBS
The movement to stop sending taxpayer money to media outlets continues to grow.
AG Paxton Investigates Islamic Center’s Potential Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
The investigation follows Gov. Abbott’s declaration that “Sharia Cities” are not allowed in Texas.
Millsap ISD Superintendent Ousted for Failing to Report Teachers’ Abuse of Autistic Student
Superintendent Edie Martin and two special education teachers were arrested in connection with the child abuse.
Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Spying on Patients and Legislators
Superior HealthPlan CEO acknowledges company hired investigators to research patients, journalists, and state officials.
Texas Lottery Commission’s Action Risks Massive Gambling Expansion
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas informed the Texas Senate that if it didn’t rein in the online sales...
AG Paxton Sues Another Dallas Doctor for Prescribing Children Cross-sex Hormones
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dr. M. Brett Cooper for illegally providing over a...
‘Monumental’ Win: Republicans Flip 23 Texas Appeals Court Seats
Republicans flipped 23 Democrat-held seats in five appellate courts across Texas, winning 25 of 26 contested courts of appeals races on Tuesday’s ballot. The shift was one of the most consequential and unexpected results of the November 5 election. “There is no way to...
Texas Senators Continue to Mull Reforms to Property Tax Code
As Texas draws closer to the upcoming legislative session, lawmakers continue to hold hearings on how best to address adjusting or overhauling the state’s tax code. The Senate Committee on Local Government, chaired by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, held a...
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Friday Roundup Podcast: 08/14/2020
Greg Abbott had a no good, very bad summer. Michael Quinn Sullivan and Brandon Waltens discuss this and more.
Sticks and Stones
Our words often say more about us than those at whom they are directed. So what are we doing with them?
Friday Roundup Podcast: 08/07/2020
Robert Montoya discusses radical school district plans and Cliff Maloney stops by to discuss the cancellation of Young Americans for Liberty’s convention days before it was to begin.
Why We Must Fight
So we can govern ourselves, thank you very much.
Democrats Think Over Half The U.S. Is “Garbage”
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dawn Buckingham is the Land Commissioner of the great state of Texas.
Idolizing the Past
My high school track coach was of the opinion that the defining characteristic of a good runner was not...
11.15.2024: Abbott demands tuition freeze.
Abbott Tells Universities to Freeze Tuition… Legislation Would Require Schools to Get Parental Consent for...
11/14/24 1,600 Bills and Counting!
-New Legislation Proposes Checks on Texas Executive Power During Emergencies -Will Texas Finally End...