The 713: Commute Mode - August 13, 2026

The 713: Commute Mode · Aug 13, 2026 · 10m

In today’s briefing, big companies are changing their headquarters to Texas, Harris County faces another state elections audit and a rescued sea turtle completes a five thousand mile flight to the Houston Zoo.

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Stories:

Big companies are leaving states like New York and Delaware for Texas. Here’s why that matters.

Houston law firm with Trump ties backs out of federal immigration deal

Harris County to undergo second state-mandated elections audit in four years following random draw

Ken Paxton…