Peaceful protests require coordination. Given what we’ve seen across the country, we need clear communication on the scope, authority, and goals of Governor Abbott’s deployment of the Texas National Guard to San Antonio. The lack of communication is frightening—so I’m

📢Are you homeschooling in Texas? The Houston Chronicle wants to hear from you. Why did you choose to homeschool? What’s it really like? Would you apply for the new ESA program? 📝Share your story here: houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/… #TexasHomeschool #HoustonNews #MyHomeschoolStory

SCOOP: The Texas National Guard is pulling 2,500 troops from Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star to respond to anti-Trump protests. Internal memos obtained by Austin Statesman show they're scrambling to find more troops. #txlege

Incredible story today from Rebecca Schuetz: Attorneys representing the Houston Housing Authority filed a legal brief with fake quotes. These lawyers are getting paid $280/an hour with YOUR TAX DOLLARS. houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

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NEW: We asked TX leaders if they're really sure CenterPoint Energy is refunding consumers for those massive generators post-Beryl, when documents indicate otherwise. They pointed us to a spreadsheet that is VERY scant on detail. w/Claire Hao houstonchronicle.com/news/investiga…

A double A1 this morning in @Statesman 🤩

Self-driving cars and trucks deployed on Texas roads will soon face stricter scrutiny and state oversight. Here's what you need to know, in Houston Chronicle houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…

BREAKING: In a 2-1 ruling, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules against Texas re SB4 and affirms a lower court’s prelim injunction The law — passed in 2023— authorized TX to charge migrants w/ unlawful entry and reentry and also authorized judges to deport migrants

New: Taylor Goldenstein and I look at six key ways #txlege might address Hill Country floods, w/ special sesh in just under 2 weeks. Lots of policy proposals old and new being circulated:

An appeals court has ruled that the Texas Education Agency can release 2024 A-F accountability scores, which have been blocked for about a year. #txed statesman.com/story/news/edu…

One education item on the list: and eliminating STAAR. #txed

bigs news for nerds who spend too much time on Dave's Redistricting

🧵 The stories out of #Texas have been tough this last week. Hearts are broken over what's unfolded – and so many are grieving for loved ones, friends, traditions, and places in Hill Country that so many hold dear.