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June 22, 2026 3:49 PM

As data centers come under more scrutiny in Texas, lobby prepares for vigorous session and new clients

Modest but noticeable gains among lobbyists show companies are eager to capitalize on state’s open arms despite significant resistance at the local level

Elections have hinged on them.

Some incumbents have lost because of them.

They’ve created a new type of single-issue voter.

Counties have defied state law and proposed moratoria on them.

They’re data centers and they’re all the rage – or rather, the source of it – right now across Texas and the country.

A Gallup poll showed seven in ten Americans oppose building them in their area.

You could see this new battle as the new version of the wars over eminent domain, which unlike most modern issues brought together a broad bipartisan coalition of Texans on the right worried about disruption to their way of life, concerns about their reliance on water and electricity, and some on the left calling the existence of these facilities the newest form of "environmental racism."

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By James Russell

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June 22, 2026 9:53 AM

Sen. Cornyn says Paxton should rely on Trump for campaign cash and blasts Patrick for alienating traditional conservatives

In an interview with Semafor in DC, Cornyn says Patrick is “basically continuing to alienate what I would call traditional conservative Republicans like me, and the people who voted for me. Makes no sense whatsoever.”

Cornyn unloads in new interview via Semafor. Some key excerpts:

On Trump backing Paxton:

“The president picked Paxton, and he’s got $350 million dollars. I think he can spend his money,” Cornyn said of Texas and Trump. “I’m going to try to help in other places.”

On Patrick calling him a “sore loser”:

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Cornyn’s lack of enthusiasm for Paxton makes him a “sore loser.” Cornyn sees comments like that as proof that his state’s party leaders are “basically continuing to alienate what I would call traditional conservative Republicans like me, and the people who voted for me. Makes no sense whatsoever.”

The full interview is here.

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June 22, 2026 7:43 AM

Talarico launches first significant TV ad buy of the general election

7 figure buy in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and Harlingen/McAllen is focused on affordability; check out the video below

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June 19, 2026 11:19 AM

People on the Move

Staffer moves, university news, party politics, and more

You know, it really was one of the smallest Republican Party of Texas conventions any of us can remember. When Mr. Kronberg walked into the convention hall last Friday, he quipped that the attendance was “like a Texas Democratic Party convention. Sparse.”

As we reported Sunday, one of the major takeaways was that despite all the calls from party leadership for “unity,” senior Republicans including Sen. John Cornyn and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continue to feud. “Patrick is worried about losing in November,” Cornyn said, adding “He should be.”

For those of you who didn’t attend but have a morbid curiosity about it, we’ll take you inside the convention on the latest edition of the Quorum Report Radio podcast dropping later today. That, plus a trip to the RGV is in store as we figure out what the “Mexican tune” is. You’ll want to hear this. The links to follow the show are on the Quorum Report homepage.

Meantime, some significant players made moves at the Texas Capitol this week. So, it’s time for People on the Move – the most efficient way to let everyone around here know what you or a friend is up to career-wise. Hit me up anytime with the scoop at ksbraddock@gmail.com. If you use POTM in the subject line, it helps me keep track. And yes, it is okay to text it to me but don’t be surprised if I can’t find your text by Friday morning.

Thank you so much. Here’s the latest edition.

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By Scott Braddock

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