The 713 Commute Mode — September 22, 2026

The 713: Commute Mode · Sep 22, 2026 · 10m

In today’s briefing, Gov. Greg Abbott expands his pause on data center permits, Texas universities shift in national rankings, and Eli Lilly breaks ground on a major Houston campus.

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Stories:

Gov. Greg Abbott issues permit moratorium on new data centers

New 2026 Texas college rankings from U.S. News include some notable shakeups. Here's a look.

Exclusive: Ken Paxton donations tied to company that facilitates Chinese real estate investments in Texas

Eli Lilly breaks ground on $6.5B Houston…