In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits. Continue Reading »
The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program. Continue Reading »
At the same time, some Democrats acknowledged the Lubbock Republican let them leave their mark on some of the GOP bills they disagreed with. Continue Reading »
For the second time, lawmakers cut funding for kits meant to help find missing kids after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune documented the lack of evidence that the kits work. Continue Reading »
Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products, while also boosting psychedelics research. Continue Reading »
A bill headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk may not go into effect until 2027. Election administrators say the changes could create staffing challenges. Continue Reading »
The trial of the Peruvian woman was the first test of the Trump administration’s new policy aimed at prosecuting immigrants who crossed the border illegally with military-related charges. Continue Reading »
Texas’ conservative Legislature has again and again refused to mandate that most private businesses use E-Verify. Experts say that Republican resistance is rooted in how the system could impact the state’s labor supply and economy. Continue Reading »
Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of candidates running to fill the solidly blue seat. Continue Reading »
Michael Curry, Joe Lonsdale, Beto O’Rourke, Katie Phang and Margaret Spellings, among many others, join us this November in downtown Austin Continue Reading »
Not long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar energy. Now they’re bypassing the grid and building their own gas-fired power plants on site. Continue Reading »
Federal investigators found that the Round Rock hospital had violated a Biden-era law intended to provide abortions in emergency situations. Continue Reading »
– Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors – Banking Lobbyists Reportedly Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto Transactional Gold Legislation – SAVE Data Helps Texas Nab Potential Noncitizen Voters
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The court will reconvene next week to discuss a temporary injunction that could protect the jackpot winnings throughout litigation.
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One of the measures passed by lawmakers creates an advisory committee to assess Texas’ supply chains in the scenario of a geopolitical conflict.
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The legislation permits the state comptroller to authorize the use of gold and silver as currency.
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Private donations will cover the construction of the training facility designed to bolster officer readiness.
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Nicholas Gabriel was a football coach and teacher at Winnsboro High School.
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Texas lawmakers once again failed to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, despite state taxpayers footing a $94.5 million bill for 2025.
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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ben Weingarten is Editor at Large at RealClearInvestigations and a Senior Contributor at The Federalist. Subscribe to his Substack at Weingarten.substack.com
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Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments… Why Didn’t Lawmakers Just Abolish the Lottery?… UT-Austin Picks national Security Scholar as Provost Finalist… Dallas Police Pause Enforcement of Prostitution Ordinance…
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Secretary of State Jane Nelson referred 33 potential noncitizen voters for investigation.
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The Texas Lottery remains a key source of revenue for its primary vendor.
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Jim Mustain was a pastor at Preston Trail Community Church, volunteered at Lewisville ISD schools, served on the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce board, and led a North Texas nonprofit.
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The district has recommended terminating the teacher.
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The bill drew fierce opposition from conservatives when it reached the House floor, especially in light of social transitioning in public schools.
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In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits. 
The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program. 
At the same time, some Democrats acknowledged the Lubbock Republican let them leave their mark on some of the GOP bills they disagreed with. 
For the second time, lawmakers cut funding for kits meant to help find missing kids after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune documented the lack of evidence that the kits work. 
Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products, while also boosting psychedelics research. 
A bill headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk may not go into effect until 2027. Election administrators say the changes could create staffing challenges. 
The trial of the Peruvian woman was the first test of the Trump administration’s new policy aimed at prosecuting immigrants who crossed the border illegally with military-related charges. 
The 33 potential voting violations are a tiny fraction of the roughly 11 million who cast ballots in the November 2024 election. 
Texas’ conservative Legislature has again and again refused to mandate that most private businesses use E-Verify. Experts say that Republican resistance is rooted in how the system could impact the state’s labor supply and economy. 
Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of candidates running to fill the solidly blue seat. 
Far from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions. 
Michael Curry, Joe Lonsdale, Beto O’Rourke, Katie Phang and Margaret Spellings, among many others, join us this November in downtown Austin 
Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness and health care this year. 
Not long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar energy. Now they’re bypassing the grid and building their own gas-fired power plants on site. 
Federal investigators found that the Round Rock hospital had violated a Biden-era law intended to provide abortions in emergency situations.