Border Security
- Texas to deploy buoys to deter Rio Grande crossings, Abbott announces.
- Texas Education Agency picks Mike Miles for Houston ISD superintendent as state takeover begins.
Elections
- Harris County elections face state intervention under new Texas voting laws.
- Texas is set to improve in-person and mail-in voting for people with disabilities.
Health Care
Property Taxes
- With no deal on property taxes in sight, Abbott hints at multiple special sessions.
- Texas Republicans are fighting over how to split $12.3 billion in property tax breaks between homeowners and businesses.
- Dan Patrick says Senate won’t budge on property tax relief — but there’s no House to negotiate with.
Power Grid
- Public Utility Commission chair resigns after Texas officials criticize management of power outages.
- What you need to know about Texas’ complex — but important — electricity market reform plan.
- Abbott appointee resigns as chair of power grid regulator.
