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The 713 Commute Mode — September 18, 2026
In today’s briefing, Harris County adopts a property tax increase, contract deputy subsidies add pressure to the county budget and Texas hospitals regain billions in Medicaid funding. Stories:
Harris County commissioners vote to approve historic tax increase to bridge $180M deficit
Harris County illegally subsidizing contract patrol program, expert says
Houston ISD deputy superintendent Kristen Hole resigns from district
Texas hospitals regain $12 billion in Medicaid funding after federal dispute
They moved to West Texas for a 'political takeover.' Now their plan is crumbling.
Ted Cruz pushes…
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