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Democrat Judge Temporarily Limits Texas Lottery’s Ban on Ticket Resellers
The judge ruled Lotto.com was exempt from the Lottery Commission’s new rule that shutters ticket resellers in the state as litigation continues.
UT-Austin Officials Announce $100M Investment in Classical and Civic Education
Officials aim to make the School for Civic Leadership the nation’s top institution for classical education.
Texas Renews Call for Convention of States To Curb Federal Power
Texas originally made a similar application in 2017, but that resolution was set to expire after eight years.
House Approves Bill Restricting Hostile Foreign Land Ownership, But Not Without Controversy
Early on, members adopted a controversial amendment by State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano), narrowing the scope of who is actually banned from purchasing land.
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Latest Polling Predicts Election Night Victory for Republicans
This week, Defend Texas Liberty released its general election poll in preparation for Election Day tomorrow, which shows Texas’ statewide Republican candidates are holding a significant lead over Democrats. The poll, encompassing Republican and Democrat registered...
All State Board of Education Seats Are Up for Grabs
Composed of elected officials from 15 districts across Texas, the State Board of Education (SBOE) is currently represented by nine Republicans and six Democrats. Due to redistricting by the state Legislature, all 15 districts are on the November ballot. The SBOE is...
‘Trans Wreck’ Reveals the Malignant Gender Ideology Sweeping Through Schools
At a showing for the new documentary "Trans Wreck," State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) advised parents in the audience to let the school districts know they’re watching because “we’ve been too quiet for too long.” In an hour and fifteen minutes, "Trans Wreck" takes...
Tony Tinderholt to Challenge Dade Phelan for Speaker of the House
The race for who will lead the Texas House of Representatives has officially kicked off, with State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R–Arlington) filing on Friday to challenge incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan. Tinderholt says his concerns with Phelan stem from a lack of movement on...
Texas Schools Suffer Academic Decline
A recent national assessment for fourth- and eighth-grade students shows declining academic performance in four of Texas' largest school districts. Every few years, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) administers the congressionally mandated National...
Child Trafficking: An Open-border Effect
As the Biden administration’s open border policies on the southwest border create an environment ripe for child trafficking, State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood) interviewed subject matter expert Craig Sawyer, a former Navy SEAL and founder of Veterans for Child Rescue....
Sara Gonzales Reveals the Agenda of the Twisted Left
This week on the Salcedo Storm Podcast, Chris Salcedo spoke with Sara Gonzales to reveal the disturbing child abuse agenda prevalent among the left. Sara Gonzales is partnering with Texas Family Project to launch a new grassroots organization called Defend Our Kids:...
H-E-B’s Charles Butt Endorses Democrat for Land Commissioner
Charles Butt, the billionaire heir and CEO of popular Texas grocery chain H-E-B, is continuing to further his liberal agenda. Butt has now endorsed Jay Kleberg, the Democrat nominee for land commissioner, and contributed $250,000 to his campaign. Earlier this year,...
McLennan County GOP Files Complaint Against Beto O’Rourke
The Republican Party of McLennan County formally lodged a complaint against gubernatorial candidate Robert “Beto” O’Rourke and his campaign for violating Texas Election Code. Last week, O'Rourke held a campaign rally near Waco’s Elm Street voting center, where the...