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The 713 Commute Mode — September 17, 2026
In today’s briefing, Texas workers face rising heat-related injuries without statewide heat-safety standards, a pay deal for the see-ee-oh of Texas’ electric grid stalls after political pressure, and a lawsuit alleges Texas abortion rules contributed to a pregnant woman’s death.
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Stories:
As Texas rejects heat safeguards, thousands of workers are getting sick in extreme temperatures
ERCOT approves, then reverses, $6.4 million CEO contract after Dan Patrick objects
Family sues Ken Paxton…
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