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Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
The current impasse began when House Democrats fled the state to block legislation on new congressional maps.
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect College Sports
Amid controversy over compensation practices for college athletes, President Donald Trump has signed an...
Giovanni Capriglione Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair, Abortion Payments
Following a sudden announcement that he would not seek re-election, State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione is now...
Houston Officials Weigh Electric Scooter Crackdown Amid Rising Park Violence
With no current regulations in place, Houston’s rising electric scooter usage has prompted city officials to weigh new rules following a spike in nighttime crime and injuries. The Houston City Council’s Quality of Life Committee—tasked with oversight of housing...
Illegal Alien Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping in Houston
Officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of an illegal alien in Houston on charges of kidnapping and assault after video evidence from a doorbell camera showed him abducting a woman off the street. Jose Armando Carcamo-Perdomo, who...
‘Lock Him Up’: Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban
Given what Paxton calls O’Rourke’s “vulgar disdain for the rule of law and immense personal wealth,” the attorney general says imprisonment is “absolutely necessary to persuade him to obey the lawful restraining order.”
ICE Arrests Trump Burger Operator Amid Lawsuits and Eviction
Roland Beainy, whom federal officials say overstayed his visa and is facing deportation proceedings, is one of the Trump Burger operators.
Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter by Slipping Mother Abortion Pill
“Pro-life superlawyer” Jonathan Mitchell filed the complaint in a South Texas federal court.
Supreme Court Sets Month-Long Briefing Schedule for Quorum Busters Case
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Supreme Court of Texas to declare Gene Wu’s seat vacant.
Texas Senate Committee Approves Measure Targeting Abortion Drug Distribution
The Senate passed similar legislation during the regular session, but it was not approved by the House.
Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools
U.S. Reps. Keith Self and Pat Fallon demanded “swift action” from Plano’s elected school board to stop “increasingly common” antisemitic behavior on district campuses.
Reversal: Judge Forces Disclosure of Corporate Interests in Lottery Rigging Case
Rook Texas’ members and partners will be disclosed to the Court but protected from public disclosure.
DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers
According to Speaker Dustin Burrows, DPS has “special agents deployed in every region of Texas” and dozens of officers deputized by the House are staking out lawmakers’ homes.
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
The current impasse began when House Democrats fled the state to block legislation on new congressional maps.
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect College Sports
Amid controversy over compensation practices for college athletes, President Donald Trump has signed an...
Giovanni Capriglione Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair, Abortion Payments
Following a sudden announcement that he would not seek re-election, State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione is now...
Houston Officials Weigh Electric Scooter Crackdown Amid Rising Park Violence
With no current regulations in place, Houston’s rising electric scooter usage has prompted city officials to weigh new rules following a spike in nighttime crime and injuries. The Houston City Council’s Quality of Life Committee—tasked with oversight of housing...
Illegal Alien Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping in Houston
Officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of an illegal alien in Houston on charges of kidnapping and assault after video evidence from a doorbell camera showed him abducting a woman off the street. Jose Armando Carcamo-Perdomo, who...
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Border Security Push
A newly elected congressman from Texas has introduced a measure that aims to codify into federal law some of the most effective immigration policies from President-elect Donald Trump’s first term.
4/23/25 100 Days into the Session…
- Texas GOP Priority Bill Stalls While Staffer Accused of Promoting ‘Woke’ Agenda - Texas Senators...
Over-the-Counter Ivermectin?
Legislation allowing pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin without a prescription is being considered by...
Democrat’s Support of Illegal Alien Terrorists Earns Dems A New Name, “BS-13”
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris Hinkle, is a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent who served as a...
4.23.2025: A Texas university rejects woke philosophy.
New Chairman Pledges Texas Tech 'Never Will Be' Woke… House Leadership Yanks Abortion Abolition Bill Hours...
7/25/25 Major Allegations Against a Texas Lawmaker
- Giovanni Capriglione Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair, Abortion Payments - Illegal Alien Arrested on...
Some BIG Wins For President Trump On Education
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Culture Project. He’s the...
Yes, You Do Legislate Morality
In the greatest hits of “truisms that are lies,” few are as tiresome as a line that undergirds much of our...
7.25.2025: Recruiting RINOs
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Refunds for Property Tax Relief… Patterson Accused of Recruiting Challengers...