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PLANO VOTERS SAID NO. But the Dallas Stars arena had other funding routes. • June 8 - Plano creates a tax district (TIRZ). • Sept. 14 - Officials discuss state legislation with Paxton and Leach. • Nov. 3 - Voters reject arena taxes. • Nov. 4 - Stars confirm they're pursuing state legislation. The tax district was already in place. Now watch Austin for the next piece. It's November 10.
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, District 8.

ALT Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, District 8.

Texas State Representative Jeff Leach, District 67.

ALT Texas State Representative Jeff Leach, District 67.

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THE CORNYN–TALARICO STAFF CONNECTION GOES DEEPER. Jacob Smith isn't just a former Republican Senate aide. His background includes: • CHIPS Act oversight • AI and quantum technology policy • Semiconductor legislation • Telecommunications and federal science policy He worked for Cornyn before joining Talarico's campaign in August. That's quite a policy résumé to bring across party lines.
Jacob Smith, former policy adviser to Sen. John Cornyn.

ALT Jacob Smith, former policy adviser to Sen. John Cornyn.

Close-up of semiconductor chips on a silicon wafer.

ALT Close-up of semiconductor chips on a silicon wafer.

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TEXAS IS ALREADY MOVING TO REVERSE ITS ANTI-RED FLAG LAW. Rep. Ann Johnson filed HB 218 today. The proposal would allow: • Firearm surrender within 24 hours. • Emergency orders without a prior hearing. • A hearing within 14 days. WHY IT MATTERS: Texans could temporarily lose access to their firearms before having a chance to defend themselves in court. The bill has NOT passed.
Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson, D-Houston.

ALT Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson, D-Houston.

Firearms secured in a law enforcement evidence storage area. Illustrative image.

ALT Firearms secured in a law enforcement evidence storage area. Illustrative image.

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TEXAS HAS AN ATTORNEY GENERAL-ELECT WHO COMPOSED MUSIC FOR DRAGON BALL Z. I'm not kidding. Nathan Johnson scored 67 episodes and five movies for the franchise before entering politics. From Goku to the Texas AG's office. Texas continues to surprise me.
Goku from the anime series Dragon Ball Z. Copy alt

ALT Goku from the anime series Dragon Ball Z. Copy alt

Nathan Johnson, Texas attorney general-elect and former Dragon Ball Z music composer.

ALT Nathan Johnson, Texas attorney general-elect and former Dragon Ball Z music composer.

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TEXAS, WHO'S PAYING FOR ALL THESE DATA CENTERS? ERCOT's March 2026 figures: • 410 GW in proposed large-load connections by 2030. • 87.6% tied to data centers. • More demand could mean more power lines, substations, and grid upgrades. Texas regulators are reviewing how infrastructure costs get divided. Will developers pay, or will Texans help foot the bill? Source: ERCOT
ERCOT chart showing 410 GW in proposed large-load connections by 2030, with 87.6% attributed to data centers.

ALT ERCOT chart showing 410 GW in proposed large-load connections by 2030, with 87.6% attributed to data centers.

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ARCHIVE MOOD TODAY. The throne changes hands. The table doesn't necessarily change.
Rembrandt painting of men gathered around a table, raising swords in an oath.

ALT Rembrandt painting of men gathered around a table, raising swords in an oath.

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MEDICAID EXPANSION IS BACK IN TEXAS. Rep. John Bucy III filed expansion bills last session, too. What's changed:
• DEMOCRATIC House majority incoming
• REPUBLICAN-controlled Senate remains
• HB 101 is FILED, not passed Now we watch whether it advances through both chambers.
Texas Rep. John Bucy III (D).

ALT Texas Rep. John Bucy III (D).

Texas House District 136, Williamson County.

ALT Texas House District 136, Williamson County.

Brad Johnson (@bradj_TX) profile pictureBrad Johnson
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First bill filed in the Texas House for 90(R): @BucyForTexas' HB 101 to expand Medicaid in the state. #txlege capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup…
Image from Brad Johnson (@bradj_TX)
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TEXAS IS ALREADY SHIFTING. AG-elect Nathan Johnson says he'll review Ken Paxton's lawsuits involving: • Abortion medication
• Immigration enforcement
• Pfizer and COVID vaccines
• Texas' Ten Commandments law It's November 8.
Texas attorney general-elect Nathan Johnson in a suit.

ALT Texas attorney general-elect Nathan Johnson in a suit.

Interior of the Texas Supreme Court courtroom in Austin.

ALT Interior of the Texas Supreme Court courtroom in Austin.

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DANA WHITE'S REACH GOES BEYOND THE OCTAGON. • UFC fighters trained FBI personnel. • White signed a State Department agreement. • UFC has commercial ties involving Saudi Arabia and Qatar. And Dana White isn't even the one who ultimately controls UFC. thealignmentarchive.substack…
Dana White and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the June 2026 UFC sports-diplomacy signing.

ALT Dana White and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the June 2026 UFC sports-diplomacy signing.

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DANA WHITE ALREADY SIGNED A DEAL WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT. On June 11, White and Marco Rubio signed a federal sports-diplomacy agreement. • UFC fighters and coaches can serve as U.S. sports envoys. • International training clinics and cultural exchanges. • UFC's global platform becomes part of American public diplomacy. Now Trump is offering White the White House press secretary job. It's November 7.
Dana White and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the June 11, 2026, UFC sports-diplomacy agreement signing.

ALT Dana White and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the June 11, 2026, UFC sports-diplomacy agreement signing.

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Meanwhile, over in Austin... Greg and Cecilia Abbott have to pack up the GOVERNOR'S MANSION. GINA HINOJOSA gets the keys in January. Built in 1856, the mansion has housed Texas governors for 170 years.
Historic Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin, built in 1856, with white columns and a landscaped lawn.

ALT Historic Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin, built in 1856, with white columns and a landscaped lawn.

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ABBOTT HELPED DEFEAT HIM. NOW HE'S HELPING HINOJOSA? Meet Hinojosa's transition team: • ERNEST BAILES — Republican Abbott backed a primary opponent against after the school voucher fight. • TAMALA BARKSDALE — Former Austin ISD trustee. • JOE MADDEN — Former chief of staff to Lina Hidalgo. Transition director. • RYAN POLLOCK — Construction trades union executive. The election was Tuesday. The team was announced Thursday.
Ernest Bailes, Gina Hinojosa, Tamala Barksdale, and Joseph Carlos Madden at Hinojosa's transition announcement.

ALT Ernest Bailes, Gina Hinojosa, Tamala Barksdale, and Joseph Carlos Madden at Hinojosa's transition announcement.

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SHE HASN'T EVEN BEEN SWORN IN. Texas Republicans are already discussing how to limit incoming Democratic Lt. Gov. Vikki Goodwin's power. • The GOP will hold 19 of 31 Senate seats. • Republicans could transfer committee appointment authority. • Control over bill referrals and the legislative calendar could shift away from the lieutenant governor. • No rule changes have been adopted yet. The election changed the leadership. Now the fight is over who actually controls the Senate.
Texas Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin (D) beside the Texas Senate chamber, with a blue Democratic Party label.

ALT Texas Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin (D) beside the Texas Senate chamber, with a blue Democratic Party label.

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HUNDREDS of wildlife cameras. 1,200+ USDA drone flights. MILLIONS of acres under surveillance access. AI screwworm detection. Federal intelligence sharing. Texas Parks and Wildlife separately seeking SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING. Eh... PROBABLY NOTHING. Full investigation below ↓
Deer in a Texas wildlife surveillance scene illustrating the New World screwworm investigation.

ALT Deer in a Texas wildlife surveillance scene illustrating the New World screwworm investigation.

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