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Elon Musk steps into Texas legislative races with $1 million donation to business group

Musk has recently emerged as a key backer of GOP nominee Donald Trump, whose top allies in Texas are at war with the group that received Musk’s largesse.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimously back state Rep. David Cook

Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten Phelan’s shot at a third term.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick asks Senate to consider bills to unmask protesters, change runoff elections

The new list includes many right-wing priorities, and would escalate Republicans’ wars against diversity, equity and inclusion programs and review laws to keep noncitizens off voter rolls.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas would need about $81.5 billion a year to end property taxes, officials say

Texas Republicans have been trying to reduce the state’s high property taxes for years, but some acknowledge eliminating them would be too expensive.

The Texas Tribune

What Trump 2.0 Would Mean for Texas

The state’s ruling conservative class stands to gain bigly, while everyone else will face the fallout of a radical second term.

Texas Observer

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick launches PAC to strengthen conservative control in state Senate ahead of tight elections

The committee aims to bolster conservative agenda in Texas focusing on issues such as border security, property taxes and gun rights.

Latin Times

Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans

The county plans to ID eligible voters and send them registration forms. GOP officials say it’s an end-run around state law.

The Texas Tribune

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Dan Patrick starts Texas Senate leadership political action committee

New group plans to support policy goals of the conservative Senate majority.

The Texas Tribune

Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller

Texas needs hundreds of thousands more homes than it has, per one estimate. That shortage has driven up home prices and rents.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state reviews

At a news conference, Texas House candidate Cecilia Castellano did not address any of the allegations Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office laid out in search warrant affidavits.

The Texas Tribune

Charles Barkley Says He Gave Up $100 Million to Stay at Turner

Charles Barkley joined The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on Tuesday and discussed his decision to stay with TNT rather than retire or leave once they lose the

Sports Illustrated

Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

Abbott’s critics say he could have postponed the trip until the storm had passed, or at least cut it short once he saw the scale of the disaster.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackouts

Abbott demanded that the utility company produce a plan by the end of July outlining how it will improve power reliability ahead of future storms.

The Texas Tribune

These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Abbott and Cruz were floated as potential Republican presidential candidates early this cycle, though neither launched campaigns.

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Texas Sens. Charles Schwertner, Borris Miles silent after new accusations of sexual harassment in report

A Texas Monthly article revealed fresh allegations of sexual harassment against two senators with a history of scandals.

The Independent UK

The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas

The damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help has opened a rift between the White House and the state’s GOP leaders following the storm

The Texas Tribune

Beryl power outages crowd hospitals, delay new admissions

In Houston, discharged patients remain in an arena to avoid powerless homes. Some 70 miles north, Livingston’s hospital is one of 17 in the state relying on a generator because of Hurricane Beryl power outages.

The Independent UK

Millions still have no power days after Beryl struck Texas. Here's why, and the rush to fix it

It may take days to fully bring back power after Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas early Monday

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The Guardian - US

Hurricane Beryl leaves 1.7m people in Texas without power amid extreme heat

Governor Greg Abbott faces criticism for his absence, while heat index is expected to reach 105F today in Houston

Salon

Biden blames Beryl delay on TX officials

Gov. Greg Abbott has spent the duration of the hurricane on a pre-scheduled trip to meet with foreign diplomats

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President Biden And Texas Governor Abbott Clash Over Hurricane Response

President Biden expresses frustration over delayed aid distribution in Hurricane Beryl aftermath, highlighting challenges in coordinating disaster relief e...

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Biden says Texas officials delayed request for Beryl federal aid

Gov. Greg Abbott has spent the duration of the hurricane on a pre-scheduled trip to meet with foreign diplomats in Asia, leaving Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as acting governor.

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