The Texas Tribune is writing about the state’s housing affordability crisis. We want to hear from Texans impacted by high home prices and rents across the state. If you’d like to share your experience with us, fill out the form in the link below: bit.ly/3AWezQu

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scoop: A Texas House Democrat is joining the crowded field to challenge Republican Rep. Dade Phelan for the speakership.  That Democrat is Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos. My latest Texas Tribune texastribune.org/2024/09/15/ana…

Imagine the drama we’d get if #txlege had to meet longer than 140 days every two years

A 10-month NBC News investigation reveals how the corpses of the poor were systematically cut up and leased out — to major medtech companies, universities, the Army and beyond — as part of a flourishing business. When confronted by our reporters, the program was suspended, the

Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them. bit.ly/4e1sbIT

New: A state district court judge denied AG Ken Paxton's request to block a Bexar County plan to mail residents voter registration forms ahead of the November election. The county argued the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot.

The Texas Tribune is writing about the state’s housing affordability crisis. We want to hear from Texans impacted by high home prices and rents across the state. If you’d like to share your experience with us, fill out the form in the link below: bit.ly/3AWezQu

If interest rates go down, do home prices go down? Not quite. trib.al/Kzd1vpr

Travis County officials sued Attorney General Ken Paxton and Secretary of State Jane Nelson on Tuesday, alleging they violated the National Voter Registration Act by blocking efforts to register more voters before the upcoming presidential election. bit.ly/3TwW7V1

Tarrant County Judge tried to close college voting locations, citing cost. After his effort failed, the local GOP condemned the Republicans who blocked it and accused them of undermining its electoral chances. My latest Texas Tribune texastribune.org/2024/09/18/tar…

Breaking: The Federal Reserve cut rates by a half point, choosing the more-aggressive option for its first cut in four years on.wsj.com/3XQMPVh on.wsj.com/3XQMPVh

Scoop: In new Elon Musk court filings, X revealed it has officially moved its headquarters to Bastrop, Texas. The company has updated its address in a number of incorporation documents, which were filed as part of Musk's ongoing litigation with former CNN anchor Don Lemon.

NEW: The city of Austin has confirmed that it has hired Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia in a city management position overseeing public safety.

One way to look at this: The country's 9th largest city just lost its generally well-regarded police chief to the country's 11th largest city

The developers are planning a $350 million “moonshot” redevelopment of Dallas’ tallest tower that includes a new luxury hotel and enlivening the surrounding streetscape. l8r.it/8J00

Ted Cruz, Colin Allred agree to debate in U.S. Senate race texastribune.org/2024/09/20/ted… via Texas Tribune

New: Tom Oliverson, M.D., Shelby Slawson, James Frank, & Rep. Smithee issue a joint statement backing David Cook for #txlege speaker after today’s reform group vote.