From the Texas Tribune:
- Three Texas counties are suing the attorney general to get clarity on when the public can access post-election ballots.
- Accused El Paso shooter will plead guilty to federal hate crime charges.
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils committee assignments with one Democratic chair.
- Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board group’s guidance on transgender students.
- New Texas foster care report shows both improvements and continued deficiencies.
- Bill to ban Chinese citizens and government from buying Texas land gains steam among Republicans.