Texas Prison Heat Case: A federal lawsuit in Texas could force changes to how prisons handle extreme summer temperatures, after plaintiffs say many housing areas lack enough air-conditioned beds and heat exposure can be deadly. GOP Politics in Texas: Elon Musk is reportedly preparing up to $200M to boost Republicans this fall, with Texas at the center of the effort aimed at helping Ken Paxton. Data Center Power Pressure: New research from the Dallas Fed suggests data centers are already pushing up wholesale electricity prices nationwide, raising concerns about higher costs as AI demand grows. Permian Produced-Water Limits: Texas officials and industry leaders warn the Permian Basin may be nearing a shortage of underground space for wastewater disposal, pushing pressure for alternatives like reuse and new permitting. Local Health Workforce: UT Tyler’s School of Medicine won approval to launch a Physician Assistant Studies program, with the first class planned for September 2027. East Texas Streets: Longview-area leaders approved “complete streets” guidelines to make roads safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. AI Talent Deal: Nvidia struck a $6B licensing deal with Poolside AI and added $1B in capital, signaling more big-tech bets on AI engineering tools. Houston Logistics: Crowley announced a new weekly container service linking Port Houston to Central America. Crime Brief: A fourth suspect was arrested in the Evadale business burglary case involving a stolen handgun.