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August 19, 2026 3:32 PM
The data center industry still faces tough questions about community outreach and developments in different parts of the state; on major transmission lines, major industry players tell GOP leadership there's urgency to addressing reliablity needs sooner than later
Editor’s
note: Late in the day, a letter from industry groups to GOP leadership was
distributed about the transmission lines. It’s available for download in this
story – SB
As
protestors rallied in opposition to data centers and proposed 765-kV
transmission lines outside the Texas Capitol and Lt. Gov. Dan
Patrick targeted books filled with smut in the Texas Senate, House
State Affairs held a mega hearing on two of the biggest liabilities for
Republicans this fall.
The
marathon hearing on those data centers and 765 kV electricity lines began
around 8am and was scheduled to last at least 12 hours or so, said Chairman Ken
King, R-Canadian, as things were getting underway.
Some of
the initial testimony seemed to go a bit off script as ERCOT
President and CEO Pablo Vegas talked about what the transmission lines
will be used for.
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By James Russell
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August 19, 2026 2:23 PM
The audit required by a bipartisan budget amendment adopted last session found the agency bloated in terms of staff, lacking when it comes to contracting, not following its own policy on procurement and travel expenses, and more
While Lt.
Gov. Dan Patrick pushes today to make it easier
for the state to take over local ISDs over “filthy books” and Gov. Greg
Abbott asks Comptroller Don Huffines to audit
those local school districts, the Texas Education Agency got
a less-than-glowing review from the State Auditor today.
Seems to
at least a few Texas Capitol observers as a classic case of “watch
my thumb.”
Among the auditor’s
findings:
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August 19, 2026 12:03 PM
Tom Spilman to serve as President Emeritus
Here’s the full
announcement.
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August 18, 2026 4:00 PM
The poll comes right before a marathon hearing on this and data centers in House State Affairs
Editor’s
note: Full info on the poll is available for download at the end of the article
– SB
Ahead of what’s
sure to be a marathon Texas House State Affairs Committee hearing
on Wednesday, an industry group released a poll showing West Texans agree with the
plan for those controversial 765-kV transmission lines when given more information
about them.
The
hearing is set to cover the transmission lines as well as data centers. And the structure of the hearing is coming into focus now.
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August 18, 2026 3:40 PM
Former Rep. Eiland is representing homeowners looking to make it a class action RICO case
Editors’
note: The suit and supporting documents including the sworn
affidavit of a field adjuster can be downloaded at the end of the story.
The story has also been updated with comment from the attorney for the plaintiffs
– SB
Some Gulf
Coast homeowners are suing the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
alleging the state-created insurer of last resort for wind and hail
fraudulently reduced claim estimates for properties damaged by Hurricane Beryl.
It cost these homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, according to their
attorneys.
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August 18, 2026 3:31 PM
The "ONE DFW Legislative Caucus" will focus on strengthening "regional collaboration and advance DFW priorities"
In the spirit
of bipartisan cooperation and working together to promote the Dallas-Fort Worth
Metroplex’s priorities at the Texas Capitol, Rep. Jared
Patterson on Tuesday announced the formation of the “ONE DFW Legislative
Caucus.”
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August 18, 2026 3:19 PM
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August 17, 2026 12:38 PM
The CBP Commissioner is on the ground now in Far West Texas to do an evaluation
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August 14, 2026 5:30 PM
Some top staffer moves, lobby heavy hitters, and party news
SAN
ANTONIO – Good afternoon from the Alamo City, the site of the annual Mexican
American Legislative Caucus Golf Classic teeing off today. I will not
be out in the 100-degree heat but it’s wonderful to see so many friends here and
congrats to MALC Chairman Ramon Romero on a successful event. Thanks for all the gossip at the bars here and in San Angelo last week
at the West Texas Legislative Summit.
Programming
note: We’re taking the week off from Quorum Report Radio
but we’ll be back next Friday. If you haven’t caught up on all the episodes,
the links to follow the show are on the QR homepage.
Meantime
it’s a true week of heavy hitters in People on the Move. POTM is,
of course, the quickest and most efficient way to let the Texas Capitol
community know about your career news. You can also brag about a friend or tell
on an adversary by sending the scoop to ksbraddock@gmail.com anytime. If you use POTM in the
subject line, it helps me keep it all straight in my cluttered inbox.
Please and
thank you so much.
Here’s the
latest edition.
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August 14, 2026 5:01 PM
Services are set for Wednesday the 19th at 11am at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville
His full obituary is here.
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August 12, 2026 5:02 PM
Per Ryan Autullo at Blooberg Law, the judges are: Justice Emily Miskel of the Dallas Court of Appeals and District Court Judge Alfonso Charles of Longview. Aurora Martinez Jones of Travis County is the lone Democrat on the panel
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August 12, 2026 4:56 PM
Meta has said it would comply with Abbott’s directive’s to PUC and ERCOT, but of course Meta’s giant projects in El Paso County isn’t in the ERCOT service area
Blanco
sent this
letter to Meta earlier today.
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August 12, 2026 3:00 PM
On Texas Capital Tonight, QR Publisher Harvey Kronberg and host James Barragán talked about that and more. Check out HK's segment every Monday evening at 7 on Spectrum News in Austin
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August 12, 2026 2:57 PM
This includes a new Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine Chaired by Rep. Pierson
You can read
them here.
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