And we start with Chris Hooks and Forrest Wilder talking about how to survive the Lege. It's not bad, overall. Per Point 3 and 4, it's "interesting" that the Lege wants to bar local governments from "lobbying," but doesn't want to do a damn thing about actual lobbyists. That said, I've never heard the term "vendor bill." I HAVE heard "private member's bill."

Smelling Musky and his Space X are losing popularity in Brownsville.

Texas' foster care system is close to facing the full wrath of Judge Janis Jack — for the third time.

San Antonio has decided to end the use of coal at its municipal electric utility. The Observer discusses how easy, or not, that may be.

The StartleGram, catering to wingnuts on its op-ed pages, in what remains of the newspaper. Shock me.

Jeff Guinn has a new book on Waco and Branch Davidian. The Observer reviews.

Off the Kuff looks at the new swarm of voter suppression bills now being filed in the Lege. 

SocraticGadfly notes how 20 years or more of easy Fed money are part of what has is in our current interest rate situation.

Evil MoPac explains Austin inflation. 

 The Texas Living Waters Project wants to see water issues on the Lege's agenda. 

The Dallas Observer rounds up the best rejected Texas vanity license plates. 

Raise Your Hand Texas reminds us that we still face a teacher workforce crisis. 

The Texas Signal looks at Ted Cruz's ambition.