Texas Scorecard: Recent Episodes
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While at the Texas GOP convention we had the opportunity to sit down with Dan Patrick about all things Texas.
Grassroots candidates are closing with positive messages while the moderates continue with numerous last minute attacks. The Texas GOP is also meeting this week to make some big decisions.
This week Democrats and liberal Republicans completely lost their mind when conservatives called out Dade Phelan for how he acquiesced to Democrats, who fled Texas in an attempt to try to kill election integrity policy.
Today, we sit down with Matt Rinaldi and discuss his 3-year tenure as Texas GOP Chair. We also discuss how the Party has been positively reformed, what we need to do in the future, and how we have become a model for other states.
Moderate candidates are struggling in their debates. Democrats are also running on their own abortions.
Texas Scorecard’s new documentary was just released. We talk about that and overview a bunch of the runoffs going on in Texas.
Some House conservatives are setting the tone for next session early. Also, what questions should you ask candidates for RPT Chair?
Today we have a discussion with Tom Oliverson on why he’s running for speaker and the structural changes he believes should occur to reform the Texas House.
A decade-long political witch hunt concluded this week and Ken Paxton won. Tom Oliverson announced his candidacy for the speaker, and Dade Phelan revealed his plan to indoctrinate all the incoming freshmen.
A liberal Senator is trying to neuter incoming Republican freshmen. Immigration policy is being thwarted by federal courts and a local establishment mayor is giving us a great window into the broken establishment mindset that leads them to backing the wrong candidates.
Dennis Bonnen, Jordan Berry, Dustin Burrows and their whole crew are in crisis mode to save their Democrat coalition in the Texas House.
Today we give you an overall idea of how the primary elections turned out. Texas is moving in the right direction.
First off, I wrote a new song. More on that at the end. Donald Trump has endorsed several more conservative candidates and the Austin swamp is has poured over […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv7ksEMMmrU Speaker Dade Phelan has been caught up in a scandal where records show he is overcharging Texas taxpayers to rent one of his buildings. Also, Donald Trump is […]
Abbott continues to attack incumbents who are now using immigration to defend their Democrat policy positions. Kuempel doesn’t think Democrat chairs are real and Shaheen would vote for Daffy […]
Dade Phelan is in a free fall and his liberal cohort is being attacked across the state. Greg Abbott came out strongly against Democrat chairs, Dan Patrick is communicating Dade’s […]
Donald Trump jumped into his first Texas House race this cycle following polling that shows Dade Phelan under water for re-election. Establishment R’s are working hard to take back […]
Seriously, one liberal Republican challenged Sid Miller to a duel. Lynn Stucky also botched his answer on Ken Paxton at a recent debate. A lot is going on across […]
Chorazin had a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, but an even better view of history of history in the making. They squandered both.
Today we start the show with a commemoration of Jill Glover’s life. We also answer the question about whether or not State Representatives in Texas voted to raise their own […]
Too often, conservatives cede the selection of the rhetorical battleground to the left. It is why we are losing.
Today we talk about all the movement going on across the state and break down all of the conservative challengers to liberal Republican incumbents.
Austin swamp member, Kelly Hancock, recently publicly criticized Ken Paxton for opposing fellow Austin swamp member, Stephanie Klick. Brian Harrison left the Freedom Caucus after a national media clip […]
People who cower and cringe rarely fight back. The political elite wants us to live lives full of anxiety so that we can be more easily controlled.
Let’s finish off the new year with some impactful year end donations to some great conservative causes.
Today we talk about a few state representatives who continue to fight against conservatives and for the Austin swamp. We also talk about polling that is showing Dade Phelan […]
Stop waiting for a politician to do your job. It is up to us to re-take our government and our culture.
We are now officially in campaign season. The Senate has now removed the last remaining Democrat chair from a committee and we are seeing GOP internal party victories across Texas. […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58qoM42AOqc Governor Greg Abbott is endorsing Mike Olcott. Dan Patrick explains a rule for how the Senate decides what to vote on. Dade Phelan has no list of public supporters. […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTZfQuock2I&t=1s We have numerous retirements and actions from Abbott and Patrick that are laying the groundwork for next year. We also spent time today reflecting on everything that Conservatives […]
Every generation must shrug the vestiges of socialism if we are truly thankful for liberty.
Last Friday, the Texas House of Representatives killed an effort to bring school choice to Texans. On this week’s Liberty Café, Bill talks about why killing the proposal was actually […]
The field is now set and we know that 21 Republicans are willing to vote with their Democrat partners to protect liberal teacher unions. Now Dade Phelan and his […]
Last week Texans voted to increase state spending by $13.8 billion. This week on the Liberty Cafe, Bill looks at how this will centralize power in Texas government at the […]
Did you know that many are calling the last session the most pro-Muslim session in Texas history? That’s because Dade Phelan empowered Democrats while the Texas Senate shut them down! […]
On Veterans Day, we should thank those who served… and make sure we are building a republic worth serving.
Dade Phelan has broken his deal with Greg Abbott and is getting called out by Dan Patrick. The special session is wrapping up with so much left to do. https://youtu.be/SZVeMusDGXo Transcribed by […]
Feeding an irksome “frenemy” to an alligator in the fray of an internecine fight might feel good, but it ignores that the alligator will next be looking to feed on you.
-The House kills school choice efforts yet again, despite the push by Gov. Greg Abbott -Lawmakers accuse House Speaker Dade Phelan of violating the constitution -600,000 known ‘Gotaways’ reported at […]
One doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist or philosopher to understand that some very unhealthy things are going on in our world today. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill […]
https://youtu.be/DOdfdJ21zCw Jeff Leach got trounced by conservatives when they caught him in a lie. Ann Johnson admitted that they constantly give R’s “little wins” to try to keep primary voters […]
The world tells us that the ends justify the means if we make them sound righteous enough.
On November 7, Texans will vote whether to spend $13.8 billion of taxpayer money. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill examines how Texas corporations are doing all they can to […]
Jeff Leach continues to show himself as an entirely unserious lawmaker. Today we break down in detail just how silly he is. We also discuss why it shouldn’t surprise any Texas Republican […]
Self-pity is a bottomless pit when we make our lives about ourselves. INTRO: In this week’s reflection, Michael Quinn Sullivan writes that rather than star as the martyrs in our […]
https://youtu.be/wfJUEK-mQhs With Texas House District 2’s seat now vacant, a special election will be held to fill it on the November ballot. With just over a month to go, […]
Political purity czars are a lonely lot and rarely as pure as they perceive themselves.
Greg Abbott has significantly increased the list of conservative policies being addressed this special session. Today we overview all of those policies and what their passage would mean […]
America watched as church leaders in 2020 put the gathering of the saints on par with the meeting of the Rotary Club.
Texans have an opportunity to cut state spending by up to $13.8 billion on November 7. And Texas politicians can do nothing about it. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill explains how eight constitutional amendments on the ballot provide voters this opportunity.
The Republican Party of Texas has called on Dade Phelan to resign and Nate Schatzline is uniting with conservatives who are all coalescing to demand conservative policy wins for the […]
The Huffines Liberty Foundation is out with a new white paper that estimates Texas has spent well over $50b on educating illegals in the last 10 years. The Republican Party […]
Donald Trump had one of the most successful, conservative administrations in U.S. history. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill will discuss some signs that suggest a second Trump administration may not be as conservative.
The Texas Senate did the right thing. They acquitted Ken Paxton. Not only did they do that, but the entire trial revealed just how much of a sham this impeachment […]
All law is a matter of morality; the only question is if that law is in keeping with, or foreign to, the moral precepts of holy scripture.
Last week, Texas experienced its first electric grid emergency since Winter Storm Uri. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill explains why the emergency would have never occurred on a grid without renewable energy.
Back in may, Andrew Murr, Ann Johnson and the leadership in the Texas House promised that Ken Paxton was a felon. That he was a criminal. They promised that even […]
As a self-governing nation, each of us are supposed to be the leaders. Do we act like it?
On this week's Liberty Cafe, Bill talks with Julie McCarty and Fran Rhodes of the True Texas Project about the first day of Ken Paxton's Senate trial and why the impeachment and trial pose a threat to the liberty of Texans.
If you’re wondering just how frustrated I am with the liberal alliance between Republicans and Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives, then you’ll have to listen to the song […]
Texas politicians had a problem this year: they had more money than they could legally spend. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill explains how the Texas Legislature skirted an important constitutional spending limit without having to explain to anyone what they did.
How does the Bible apply to America today? That can be a controversial topic. On this week’s Liberty Café, Bill examines this question in the context of how we might […]
Joe Hyde of San Angelo Live joins Luke for a discussion on controversial votes in the Texas House and the issue of school choice
The issues facing our republic are deadly serious, but that doesn’t mean we always have to be.
Many conservatives have cheered recent state and federal antitrust enforcement efforts against Google. On this week's Liberty Cafe, Bill questions whether supporting these efforts is the best way to secure our liberty.
11 Republicans voted for transgender social transitioning to be subsidized while one of those 11 also recently had a town hall meeting where he revealed the bully tactics of team Phelan.
Like Hunter Biden, wealth and political status were intertwined for the rich young man in the often misquoted New Testament story.
Last week, the Public Utility Commission of Texas voted to raise Texas’ electricity tax by $500 million a year. On this week’s Liberty Café, we’ll learn how the PUC and […]
Gov. Greg Abbott’s board of regents are making some very strange and troubling decisions. Transcribed by Otter.Ai News, politics and special guests with a Texas twist. That’s the goal of the […]
Corruption is endemic within Texas government. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill uses Amos 5 to help us understand how Texas government is full of politicians “who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and turn aside the needy in the gate.”
Jane Nelson and the secretary of state's office is under fire this week from Harris County Judge candidate Alex Mealer and many local Republicans who are furious that the county's election audit is not taking place.
The gooey, saccharine-sweet niceness demanded of us by politicians isn’t found anywhere in the Bible.
Even many atheists understand that Christianity has something that society needs. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill uses Amos 5 to help us understand that what we Christians have that we all need-including when we are evaluating the rulers of our civil governments-is God’s Word.
Establishment forces are coming together. Also, Biden is going to file a lawsuit against Texas, and that is a very good thing.
A Muslim shrine built in the form of a Christian church on the ruins of a pagan temple built on the ruins of a Jewish temple, built on the rock designated by God for a sacrifice.
Is the Bible a valid option for developing and judging the laws and policies of modern American government? On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill discusses why using laws and commentary on laws from the original Law Giver in this way is a really good idea.
Phelan is mad that Republicans don’t like him and marxists are worried about the lack of tenure being handed out at Texas A&M.
The Texas Legislature finally agreed on a plan to provide property tax relief to Texans. Don Huffines joins Bill this week to examine the deal and give his thoughts on whether it hurts or helps efforts to eliminate school property taxes entirely.
There is a huge battle going on for the freedoms of Texans to decide whether they have to revive a vaccine, or whether they even get to have a doctor who thinks freely. Today, we interview Michelle Evans with Texans for Vaccine Choice.
The Texas Constitution opens with these words: “Humbly invoking the blessings of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas, do ordain and establish this Constitution.” As we celebrate […]
We are eight months away from the primary election and 17 months away from the next legislative session. Let’s get to work.
Texas conservatives disagree on which plan is the best way to provide property tax relief this year. On this week’s Liberty Café, Luke Macias joins Bill to discuss the different […]
Dade Phelan is preparing to kill school choice, and Will Hurd wants to destroy the conservative wing of the GOP.
Despite the injustice of the many attacks on President Donald Trump over the last 8 years, the recent federal indictment places him in significant legal jeopardy. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill […]
Abbott and Patrick continue to spar, Texas Monthly wants State Rep. Tony Tinderholt to be more like Briscoe Cain, and Justin Holland/Jared Patterson are going to war with the Texas GOP.
The Texas Legislature’s recently adopted budget contains the biggest spending increase in Texas history. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill also explains why the budget advances socialism and will reduce prosperity in Texas.
The list is long, and today’s show is a detailed exposition of the failed leadership in the Texas House.
On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill begins his review of the Texas Legislature. Sadly, the Texas Legislature paid out more taxpayer money in gifts to big corporations that it gave […]
Christians should be ready to evaluate the workings of government, whether it be the just ended Texas Legislature’s regular session or those of governments in DC or other state capitals. Today, Bill continues with the last of a four-part series looking at what the Bible tells us about civil government.
Texas House leadership is ticked as Dan Patrick starts speaking honestly about the dysfunctional empowerment of Democrats in the lower chamber.
However exalted or self-important we may be, we all eventuallybecome a footnote in the great story of history.
Christians should be ready to evaluate the workings of government, whether it be the just ended Texas Legislature’s regular session or those of governments in DC or other state capitals. […]
We took a couple of things across the finish line, a number of conservative policies were killed, and a very dangerous and corrupt precedent was set with the impeachment of Ken Paxton.
We can be a self-governing Republic, or we can be a subservient people governed by tyrants.
The desperate and silly leadership in the Texas House is ending their already disastrous session with another foolish decision to attempt the impeachment of our attorney general.
Christians should be ready to evaluate the workings of government, whether it be the soon-to-end Texas Legislature’s regular session or those of governments in DC or other state capitals. Today, […]
Christians should be ready to evaluate the workings of government, whether it be the soon-to-end Texas Legislature’s regular session or those of government in DC or other state capitals. This […]
We must stop seeing the military as props in political theater but as a precious and limited resource.
Even though the Texas Legislature isn’t quite finished, on this week’s Liberty Cafe Bill looks at where things are heading for Texas based on what the Legislature is doing–or not […]
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
There are many good Christian men and women in Texas government. However, on this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill discusses how the Texas Legislature is moving us away from God’s design […]
In the final week of the legislative session, conservative legislation falters and Democrat priorities remain alive.
Speaker Phelan is trying to use his lawyers to silence conservative groups that are criticizing him.
We have too often adopted a participation-trophy mentality when it comes to political engagement.
We have a lot of session updates for you and Collin Allred is running against Ted Cruz.
Most Republicans in Austin are AWOL in the fight against big government. This week on the Liberty Cafe, Bill explains how few Republican legislators are joining the fight against the Texas House and Senate’s not-so-conservative high priority bills.
Today we discuss how the calendars committee works in the Texas House, and why Abbott is being so quiet about almost every policy.
A significant fight broke out on the Texas House floor, election integrity is getting killed in the Texas House, the Senate is banning Chinese ownership of Texas minerals and ag land, and Dade Phelan is taking his shirt off.
If Texans thought they were going to get real property tax relief this year, it appears they were mistaken. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill talks about the Texas Legislature’s spending spree and the gimmicks they are using to hide it from the public.
The shake up with Tucker Carlson is going to make big waves. We also break down recent comments made by Dr. Tom Oliverson.
Texans have been fighting against the harms caused by renewable energy for almost two decades, but the Texas Legislature hasn’t noticed. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill talks with Robert Pratt about the problems renewable energy is causing all across the state.
"California Dade" is the new name for our speaker, and House leadership doesn't know where they stand on transgender grooming.
As the weeks tick by, time is running out for some key policies that are starting to be killed by the House's intentionally slow pace.
Rather than fight the enemy, we have contented ourselves with blaming the victims and shunning the warriors.
Tucker Carlson criticizes Greg Abbott's inaction and the Texas Legislature lowers the bar for property tax relief.
Texas politicians are trying to convince us that they are giving us more property tax relief than they actually are. As bad as that lie is, this week in Michael Sullivan’s conversation with Bill he shares with us the Big Lie that is designed to keep citizens from regaining control over runaway government.
Today, we break down the misleading statewide headlines from legacy media outlets regarding school choice policy.
What’s so good about the day when an innocent man was executed by the political elite for challenging their authority?
The grassroots voices were heard by a Senate chamber that continues to work with conservatives to implement as much conservative policy as possible.
We are used to politicians lying to us, but Texas Republicans seem to have taken it to a new level this year when it comes to property taxes. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill talks with Michael Quinn Sullivan about our broken political system that keeps rewarding politicians who say one thing and do another.
The Texas House is trying to undermine the death penalty and we break it all down today.
There are a LOT of problems with Big Government. On this week’s Liberty Café, though, we focus on the one BIG Problem with Big Government–and how to overcome it.
Dan Patrick has stepped up to help conservatives kill this legislation that Abbott and Phelan were trying to pass.
The long-held alliance between Democrats and liberal Republicans to support teacher union policy is fracturing substantially.
The Texas grid is about as unreliable as they come. On this week’s Liberty Café, Texas state Sen. Bob Hall joins Bill to talk about his efforts to tackle this […]
The Texas Senate advances sex change minor ban, TMA opposes ban and we break down where this battle is headed.
The Texas Senate is moving on key conservative bills, while House Republicans revolted against leadership’s LGBT agenda.
Last week we noted that despite the fact that many Christians believe that the world is going to hell in a handbasket, that is not the case. On this week’s […]
Today, we discuss how we’re seeing a lot of movement on conservative policies and some unforced errors in the Texas House.
Many Christians believe that the world is going to hell in a handbasket; but that is not the case. On this week’s Liberty Café, Pastor Rich Lusk joins Bill for […]
Slaton is pushing family policy, Schatzline is pushing back on marxists who want to sexualize our kids, and waring property tax proposals explained.
A Marxist Democrat chair tried to shut down State Rep. Tony Tinderholt. That didn’t go well for her.
In 2021, a bipartisan coalition ended school property tax abatements for corporations and renewable energy companies. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Vance Ginn and Tim Hardin join Bill to discuss […]
Today I’m joined by Brandon Waltens to break down all of our liberal democrat chairmen in the Texas House.
Today we are joined by Scott Yenor who has done more work than anyone across this nation on the issue of DEI programs in Universities and he’s decided to expose Texas […]
We are all familiar with the abuse of power by federal agencies such as the FBI, IRS, and CDC. On today’s Liberty Cafe, though, we’ll be talking with Rep. Brian […]
Senator Schwertner is caught in another scandal, and the Texas House committees have been assigned. Today we break down the details.
There is an unfortunate trend in politics for voters not to believe who the incumbents really are, even when the politician shows then.
Today, we are joined by Congressman Ronny Jackson, who talks about fighting against the swamp in both parties to advance conservative policies in D.C.
As conservatives and Christians, we often have to figure out how to respond to people, such as liberals and unbelievers, who are on the other side. On this week’s Liberty […]
Today, Tim Hardin from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility joins us to explain the current lack of property tax relief and where the Legislature could go from here.
Why does it seem that Gov. Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan are dragging their feet at such a crucial time?
The Nazis’ atrocities are made all the more horrific with the knowledge we’re all capable of such horror.
Today, we break down Texas politics, conservative media, and identity politics with host of The Salcedo Storm, Chris Salcedo.
Last week, the Texas PUC ignored Gov. Greg Abott’s admonition to move forward rapidly with their redesign of the Texas electricity market. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, we explore why […]
While national congressmen put up a major fight and won major concessions, less than 10 members in Austin challenged House Speaker Dade Phelan’s direct assault on GOP priorities. Transcribed by otter.ai […]
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Matt Rinaldi is the conservative Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. He’s a Former Texas Representative, who spent four years in the Texas legislature.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Bob Good, 5th District in the Common Wealth of Virginia.
Today we are joined by Congressman Keith Self to explain the federal leadership battle. I also take time to break down the current leadership battle in the Texas House.
According to the left, conservatives are the main threat to democracy and the American way of life. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, we take a look at the historical ignorance […]
We must stop voting as if we’re judges in a talent show; we’re trying to save the republic.
The Texas GOP pushed back against lawmakers who are attacking GOP priorities, including incoming GOP nominee for House speaker, Dade Phelan.
Our Founding Fathers understood citizens must be able to expose government malfeasance, criticize public policy, and publicly identify corruption.
If we want to be praying for the leadership of our nation, we need to be praying for our fellow citizens.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Matt Rinaldi is the conservative Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. He’s a Former Texas Representative, who spent four years in the Texas legislature.
Luke Macias breaks down what you should take away from elections across the country and in Texas and talk about the growing momentum behind banning Democrat Chairs in the Texas […]
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: J. Christian Adams is President of the Public Interest Legal Foundation, the nation’s only public interest law firm dedicated exclusively to election integrity. He previously […]
For too long, too many of us have been lulled to civic sleep or pointed in the wrong direction.
Conservatives have been doing way too much settling for the low-bar results tepidly offered by our civic clerks.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Johnny Teague, Senior Pastor of the Church at the Cross in west Houston, is running to represent Texas’ 7th Congressional District against a big-government […]
What factors do you consider when casting your vote in a general election? Will the Texas Legislature continue to fund people who hate you, who hate Texas, and who are chipping […]
“Be Prepared” is the well-known motto of the Boy Scouts of America. It’s also a pretty good admonition for successful living.
Listen to Luke's friendly debate with Nicki Truesdell on the future of school choice in Texas.
What do you do with an extra $27 billion dollars? Plus it's time to step up for Texas children!
Bill Peacock explains why Christians need to be wary of the Department of Justice targeting Donald Trump.
Luke talks to Investigative Reporter Robert Montoya about the Chinese Communist Party infiltrating Texas schools.
Luke explains why the Texas House Republican Caucus is punishing certain conservative members.
Regardless of our political, ideological, and even theological beliefs, an honest review of history keeps us grounded in facts as we move toward the future.
Bill Peacock examines the diminishing role of Christianity within our country's politics.
As a self-governing people, we must pursue righteousness if we are to enjoy the blessings of liberty.
Independence Day should not only be a celebration of history, but a commitment to the future.
Brandon Waltens talks to State Rep. Bryan Slaton about protecting kids from inappropriate drag shows.
We have allowed education to go from "training up" a child, to tearing down the moral and religious upbringing of their families.
This week, Brandon talks about the victories for parents across the state in the local school board elections.
Liberty will die on these shores only after we have killed it in our hearts. And so it is only by turning our hearts back to self-governance that we can save our republic.
Brandon Waltens sits down with Michael Quinn Sullivan and Tony McDonald in a special episode of The Headline debuting a whole new look.
We need to redefine government waste to be “anything not explicitly authorized by the constitution.”
Despite Joe Biden’s claims, his administration’s policies are making it harder for America to be energy independent.
Most of us aren’t called to man the walls of an old church, outnumbered by superior forces, but all of us are called to face a hostile world.
Two political parties are in a fierce competition, with nothing less than the fate of the Republic riding on the outcome. The two parties aren’t who you think.
Reputation is what people see us do; character is what we do when we think no one is watching. The two almost always converge.