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Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A...
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Just hours after the Texas House approved a new congressional redistricting plan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was expanding the ongoing special session agenda to include three additional priorities. Most notably among them: punishments for lawmakers who break...
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.
US Officials Intercept Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Headed to Cartel
Federal officials are touting the seizure as the largest of its kind in law enforcement history.
UT-Austin Seeks To Hide Faculty Emails
Requested records include a professor’s emails related to core curriculum.
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A...
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...
Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special Session Agenda
Just hours after the Texas House approved a new congressional redistricting plan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was expanding the ongoing special session agenda to include three additional priorities. Most notably among them: punishments for lawmakers who break...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Rules Don’t Matter
Just days after a series of Republican-backed resolutions faced roadblocks, the Texas House on Tuesday swiftly suspended the rules to pass a resolution recognizing the League of Women Voters of Collin County—a group with a history of opposing voter integrity measures in Texas.
6.2.2025: Record-busting spending.
SCOTX Clears Path for A.G. To Investigate Illegal Alien Shelter… Texas Legislature Approves Record-High...
Real Texans: Sid Miller
In this edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Sid Miller about life in the rodeo, the importance of buying...
5/30/25 Protecting Texas Land
- Texas Legislature Sends Foreign Land Ownership Ban to Governor - House Rejects Paxton’s Call on Election...
Americans Rise Up To Stop Left-wing Human Trafficking
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells are the founders of safe house. It’s The...
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...
8/21/25 Goodbye Dade Phelan
-Dade Phelan Calls it Quits After Speakership Collapse Last Year - Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney...
Obamagate, The Russia Collusion Hoax Grand Conspiracy
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: K.T. McFarland, a former deputy national security adviser to President Donald...