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The 713 Commute Mode — October 28, 2026

In today’s briefing, a major oil and gas group goes quiet in a pivotal election race, a transgender advocacy group can seek who is behind election mailers and Elon Musk gives Governor Greg Abbott a major campaign boost. Sign up for the Houston Explained newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/houston-explained Stories:

Texas’ largest oil and gas trade group leaves Bo French off endorsement list in rare move

Petition to uncover who sent Texas transgender mailers can proceed, judge says

Trump says U.S. is making a 'fortune' off Iran war during Corpus Christi rally

Elon Musk pumps $5M…

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