TX-23 resident brief · Economy
Capital Highlights: October 6, 2026
· Reported by Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
Bottom line
Senate candidates spar over gas taxes while Gov. Abbott lifts restrictions on dyed diesel to lower prices. A state error caused a backlog of 200,000 voter registrations.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents face higher fuel costs and potential registration delays ahead of the midterm election. The dyed diesel waiver allows farmers and truckers to use tax-exempt fuel on roads.
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