#BREAKING: Republican Texas state Senator @KSeliger tells quorumreport that he will now back Democrat Mike Mike Collier over incumbent GOP Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. This come 48-hrs after Republican Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley told Y'all-itics that he's backing Collier.

In burnout cultures, people are judged by the sacrifices they make. Hobbies, vacations, and even family time are viewed as distractions to penalize. In healthy cultures, people are judged by the commitments they keep. Interests outside work are seen as passions to celebrate.

Of all the messages I have shared over my career, as a field reporter, from the anchor chair, and most recently through my platforms on social media and this Steady newsletter, this is among the most important. At least to me personally. steady.substack.com/p/why-am-i-spe…

How we define success is a source of happiness we control. 105 studies, 70k ppl globally: valuing extrinsic over intrinsic goals predicts lower well-being. Seeking fame, money, or beauty is a bottomless pit. Pursuing growth, kindness, trust, and health is a path to flourishing.

Criminally indicted Ken Paxton, Texas's Attorney General, ran from a subpoena because he believes the law doesn’t apply to him. And that’s why he has evaded trial for almost a decade. Texans are tired of his corruption. In 41 days we will vote him out.

As Texas Attorney General, I will answer to THE PEOPLE. I will root out corruption and bring back integrity and transparency to the AG's office.

#TXGovDebate focus group poll with Jackie Kingston (she/her/hers) showing interesting results: Pre-debate: Greg Abbott - 40 Beto O'Rourke - 27 undecided - 33 Post-debate: Greg Abbott - 43 Beto O'Rourke - 50 undecided - 7

RT if you’re voting for gun safety this November.

Took the debate stage last night to hold Greg Abbott accountable for his extremism and eight years of failing the people of Texas. Share this recap, and join us in defeating him.

Precedent is a poor reason for decisions. It calcifies the status quo without a compelling rationale. It doesn’t matter how long a tradition has stood. If the old way is wrong, it should be challenged and changed. Progress lies in improving the future, not defending the past.

The user experience between web browsers and the OS is broken. More than a decade of stupid tabs. It is time for some real innovation.

Don’t forget, Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday October 10, 2022. 🪶🪶

This thread is interesting because it pits "design" agains "product management" as if they are waring camps. How about integrating design, product, and dev instead? Competing silos are never a good thing, IME. Break down the walls.

Together, we’re going to win this election because we’re running with and for the people of Texas. Polls are now open — go vote for change.