The Flash Briefing is a daily news update every weekday morning from Todd Jeffries. 

• Eight Senators in the Democratic caucus crossed the aisle to vote with Republicans to break the filibuster on a government funding bill and set the stage for an end to the government shutdown 
• Following the overwhelming rejection of a property tax hike by voters in Proposition Q, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has unveiled a revised fiscal year 2026 budget with significant cuts to city departments.
• Texas Governor Greg Abbott officially announced during an event in Houston on Sunday night that he is running for governor in 2026.

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