Community Impact

In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2127, known as the "Death Star" bill, which prevents cities and counties from adopting local ordinances that conflict with state law. 🏛️

Three years later, state lawmakers heard testimony about confusion surrounding what local governments can and cannot do under the law. Supporters say it ensures consistency for businesses, while critics argue it limits cities' ability to address local needs. 💬

Read more about the ongoing debate and potential changes through the link in the comments. 🔗

As data centers continue expanding across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an order aimed at balancing industry growth with the needs of residents and communities. 🏘️⚡️

The directive requires state regulators to ensure data center companies do not pass infrastructure costs on to ratepayers. Abbott also urged lawmakers to consider repealing certain tax exemptions for data centers and mandating water-efficient technology in new facilities.

Read more about the governor's order and what he's asking lawmakers to take up this following session through the link in the comments. 🔗

STAAR results are in for Texas high schoolers. 📝

The TEA released spring 2026 end-of-course exam scores June 10, showing gains in every subject statewide. Commissioner Mike Morath credited focused classroom instruction — and possibly the new cellphone ban — for the improvement. Results for grades 3–8 will be released June 16.

See the link in the comments to find out how your student can access their scores and what the data means for your district. Know a Texas parent? Tag them below! 👇

Federal and state officials are responding to the first domestic detection of New World screwworm in a decade after a case was confirmed on a South Texas cattle ranch. 🐮

The USDA established a 20-kilometer infested zone around the La Pryor detection site with quarantines and movement controls. Officials said the screwworm feeds on live animals and does not infect meat or other food sources, and they do not anticipate issues with the food supply chain.

Industry leaders are urging Texans to monitor their livestock, pets and nearby wildlife to ensure the infestation does not spread.

Read more about the response efforts and how to report a potential screwworm case through the link in the comments. 🔗

ERCOT expects record electricity demand this summer as temperatures rise and data centers expand across Texas. 📈☀️

The grid operator is forecasting demand could surpass 92 gigawatts—breaking the current record set during an August 2023 heat wave. However, officials say a grid emergency or blackout is unlikely thanks to nearly 11 gigawatts of new power capacity added in recent months.

Get all the details on summer grid conditions and how to sign up for emergency alerts through the link in the comments. 🔗

In a battle of state senators, Sens. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, are poised to appear on the Texas attorney general ballot this November.

With 244 of Texas’ 254 counties reporting some election results May 26, unofficial election results show Johnson beating former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski with 59.14% of the vote to Jaworski's 40.86%

Read more from this race through the link in the comments and tag a fellow Texas voter. 🔗

Nathan Johnson for Texas Attorney General

In a battle of state senators, Sens. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, are poised to appear on the Texas attorney general ballot this November.

With 244 of Texas’ 254 counties reporting some election results May 26, unofficial election results show Middleton beating U.S. Rep. Chip Roy with 55.8% of the vote to Roy’s 44.2%.

Read more from this race through the link in the comments and tag a fellow Texas voter. 🔗

Mayes Middleton

Polls are now closed across Texas. 🗳️

Follow live election updates on our voter guide landing page. See the results as they come in for both state and local races.

Find the link in the comments. 🔗