Harvey Kronberg's Quorum Report - Mobile

DAILY BUZZ	CALENDAR
R & D	FREE SIGNUP
NEWS CLIPS	LOGIN
PRESS RELEASES	LOGOUT
SEARCH	FULL SITE
	SUBSCRIPTIONS

July 27, 2026 5:31 PM

Office of the Comptroller throws cold water on the idea of data centers as major job creators in Texas

That testimony came before Texas Senate Finance well committee members lectured the industry on listening to rural Texans; Senators Kolkhorst and Paxton sounded particularly frustrated with one saying the industry’s relations have been “very unimpressive”

As the “Data Center Week of Action” unfolds at the Capitol in Austin complete with Ag Commissioner Sid Miller rallying crowds against the projects lured by Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas Senate Finance Committee had plenty to ask and say in a hearing on the billion-dollar financial impacts of sales tax exemptions as the legislature comes to grips with what these formerly under-the-radar facilities actually do.

And what they don’t do.

The rest of the story, subscribers only

By James Russell

Return to Top of Page

July 27, 2026 5:29 PM

Congressman Gooden says US House Ethics Committee investigation is politically motivated

The committee confirmed its looking into him; Gooden said “These are bogus spending allegations perpetrated by dishonest unelected OCC bureaucrats, and as the fifth Texas GOP ally of the President to endure one of these attacks, I am confident the House Ethics Committee will confirm their baseless nature.”

Return to Top of Page

July 27, 2026 5:27 PM

Amid water crisis, new poll shows 81 percent disapprove of Corpus Christi City Council

The poll comes as there are rumblings out of Nueces County that Rep. Denise Villalobos is eyeing a run for mayor if the current mayor is recalled or resigns.

Info on the poll can be downloaded here.

Return to Top of Page

July 27, 2026 9:47 AM

Patrick unveils additional interim charges

Check them out right here

Return to Top of Page

July 26, 2026 2:51 PM

Tom Luce passed away

"It is with profound sorrow that we learned of the passing of Tom Luce, Texas 2036’s founder and chairman emeritus. Tom was a visionary leader whose dedication to public service transformed the lives and opportunities of millions of people across our state. He firmly believed in the power of Texans coming together to address the big challenges vital for future generations to thrive, inspiring significant action and driving meaningful change across his lifetime." — David W. Leebron, President and CEO, Texas 2036

Return to Top of Page