- Texas now requires cities to do an audit before raising property taxes. Some small towns can’t afford it.
- Texas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer.
- Advocates ask court for chance to defend Texas Dream Act, in-state tuition for undocumented students.
- Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed as Abbott expands state disaster declaration.
- Houston may add a trash fee — but not for some affluent areas. They’ll keep getting city subsidies.
- Trump helped Paxton win. Now, Senate Republicans say the president should fund his campaign.
- Sen. Ted Cruz partners with Democrats to protect military bases like Ellington from mission change.
- Barry Klein, a civic activist who helped lead Houston's successful fight against zoning, dies at 82.